In this heartfelt episode of The Education Planet, we sit down with Rosalva, an inspiring English teacher and educational coordinator from Yucatán, Mexico. From dreaming of being a flight attendant to becoming a passionate advocate for junior high students, Rosalva shares how she found her true calling in education.
We explore:
Her personal story of becoming a teacher by chance—and falling in love with it.
The joys and challenges of teaching English in rural and urban settings across Mexico.
Her role in pioneering the “Bilingual Environments” program, empowering non-English teachers to integrate English into daily classroom routines.
How her experience as an IVLP fellow in the U.S. sparked a flood of new ideas, tools, and global connections.
Creative, community-driven solutions to budget limitations in Mexican public schools.
This episode is a tribute to every teacher navigating complex realities, yet showing up with heart, resilience, and creativity every day. Rosalva’s story reminds us that sometimes the smallest actions—like a warm greeting in English—can open the biggest doors.