A Conversation with Judith ‘Judy’ Sauri, NABE Treasurer

EDUCA K16

Did you know research shows that dual language works well? “Learning another language is not only learning different words for the same things, it is also opening our mind and learning another way to think about things.” – Flora Lewis Research shows that native language is the best tool by which learning is communicated. Students need to be recognized by the assets they bring in order to feel at home in school and thrive. -Welcome to our listeners in the north, south, east, and west. We are EDUCA K16 Podcast bringing distinguished guests in education. Today we have a special guest who brings a wealth of knowledge about bilingual dual language education...audience, listen with love and stay in the now with EDUCA K16. -Shout outs to Jose Carlos from Vottles, post production, to DTO Music for our jingle, and to ArtereZone for our branding. Judith M. Sauri (Judy), is the NABE Treasurer. served as Principal of Richard Edwards Dual Language Fine and Performing Arts International Baccalaureate (IB) School from 2005 to 2020. Edwards serves over 1,0550 students; 95% are of Latino heritage. During the 25 years that Judy has served in Chicago Public Schools (CPS), she has worn many hats: Bilingual Teacher, Assistant Principal, After-School Coordinator, Curriculum Design Team Member, ESL Resource Teacher, Bilingual Lead Teacher, presenter and staff development liaison, Dean of Students, Disciplinarian, Programmer and Schedule Coordinator, Parent Coordinator, and grant writer; just to name a few. Her transformational leadership skills have been instrumental in taking Edwards Elementary to become a Level 1+ school, which is the highest level awarded in Chicago; a Digital Learning Model School; and received the Award of Excellence from the State of Illinois which demonstrates program’s successful implementation of high-quality cultural and linguistic programming for children families of preschool age children. Mrs. Sauri’s education background includes: Two master degrees in Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago; Masters in Educational Leadership; and Administration and Supervision of Schools. For more information visit https://nabe.org/judith-m-sauri-treasurer/