WMU Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies

So proud to celebrate one of our own 💛🤎

Kelly Alvarez continues to make an incredible impact on multilingual and bilingual education across Michigan and beyond, and we are thrilled to see her recognized with the Spirit of Excellence Award at MABE 2026.

Her leadership, advocacy and commitment to multilingual learners reflect the very best of our alumni community. Congratulations, Kelly! 🍎

Education alumna Kelly Alvarez honored for statewide impact on multilingual learners | College of Education and Human Development | Western Michigan University standard

This week and every week we are proud of our alumni and the young minds they guide. 💛🤎

Bronco educators in Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies uplift our community every day, shaping bright futures across early childhood, elementary, and secondary classrooms with care, creativity, and purpose.

Happy teacher appreciation week from your Bronco family!