Maria Trapero is passionate about education and believes in the importance of the role of teachers and the difference they make in their students’ lives. She has devoted her professional life to English Language Teaching and advocating for teachers. She holds a BA in Pedagogy, a MD in Education and several diplomas and certifications as an English Language Teacher and a Teacher Trainer. She is currently working on a Doctoral Program in Educational Technology. She has been a teacher, a teacher trainer, and a speaker at national and international events for many years. She was a member of the Executive Board of the Mexican Association of Teachers of English, MEXTESOL, holding different positions including National President and Convention Chair. She is also a member of TESOL international and the Latin American TESOL Group. She was the ESL Coordinator at a private school (preK-12), the Academic Director of a Language School and a University Professor. She is an Examiner for International Exams and an Academic Consultant for National Geographic Learning.