Dr. Rocio del Castillo
Principal Consultant
Rocio has dedicated her professional career to being an advocate for educational equity. She began her career as a school psychologist in Peru. Her rich and diverse experience includes serving for over 20 years in both public and private school systems. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her work in the special, general, bilingual, and dual language education settings. Rocio has initiated and implemented dual language programs in multiple public school districts and has a passionate commitment to educational equity and social justice.
Dr. Julia Stearns Cloat
Principal Consultant
Julia has dedicated her professional career to public schools and the development and continuous improvement of teachers. She began her career as an elementary school teacher and received awards for her work in student services. Julia spent 25 years serving in Unit School Districts in roles including Literacy Specialist, Instructional Coach, RtI/MTSS Coordinator, Curriculum Director, and Assistant Superintendent. Her areas of expertise and passion include educational equity, literacy, curriculum development, instructional coaching, and RtI/MTSS.
Nancy Herrera
Consultant
Nancy has been in the education field for the past 20 years. She has specialized in Early Literacy and Dual Language. She was a Special ED Teacher, Dual Language Teacher, Reading Specialist, Dual Language Instructional Coach, and Administrator. For the past 6 years Nancy is a National Dual Language Educational Consultant. She provides professional services for districts in the Dual Language field. She also provides PD for the resources in Spanish and English.
Araseli Rodríguez
Consultant
Araseli is a bilingual educator, reading specialist, but most importantly, a life-long learner. She is a devoted professional that has dedicated her career to teaching bilingual students. For almost 20 years, Araseli has worked with students from a low income background and parents to bring representation and equity to the students that she works with. Araseli’s diverse experiences in public education have given her an expertise in the areas of curricular and instructional best practices for Multilingual Learners, paired with an understanding of the process of teaching reading in Spanish.
Araseli is also the author of the book PROUDLY BILINGUAL ORGULLOSAMENTE BILINGÜE, which focuses on the bilingual brain and all the intricate ways it makes sense of both Spanish and English in a child friendly manner. Having an author visit your school is a great way to get kids excited about reading and writing! Contact Via Educational Consulting to learn about having an author, Araseli Rodríguez, visit your school or district.
Gina Robuck
Consultant
Gina is an accomplished educational leader and school psychologist who is dedicated to improving teaching and learning through effective systems, evidence-based practices and data-based decision-making. Gina specializes in implementing and supporting Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), PBIS, and assessment systems to improve instruction and student outcomes across districts. Gina has a proven record of working in school districts to strengthen data-informed instruction, support diverse and multilingual learners, and build staff capacity through coaching, professional development, and collaborative leadership across district and building levels. Gina brings a strong background in data analysis, special education leadership, instructional interventions, and school improvement, with a commitment to building collaborative cultures that support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth for all students.
Nick Perez
Nicolas began his entrepreneurial career, as a freshman in high school, by founding a viral e-commerce brand that was acquired by his partner’s parent company after several years of successful operation. This led to being selected as a Future Leader in Business by The University of Illinois at Chicago, a keynote speaker for the Leadership Institute, and multiple time national award winner in the area of marketing. The last few years he has operated an educational children’s camp as well as consulted for brands including Office Max, ReMax, and Jeep. He is a lifelong learner pursuing degrees in Marketing and Spanish Society & Culture. His professional goal is to serve as a role model and advocate for minorities and the underrepresented.
