Barbara Jones has had a distinguished career in both education and educational publishing. In her capacity as teacher and campus leader, she worked extensively in literacy and biliteracy development, leading the first dual language program in a suburban Houston district. Her university work included teaching courses in biliteracy development, English as a Second Language, and guiding graduate students in educational research projects.  Barbara’s work in educational publishing includes designing, developing, and delivering customized professional development in literacy and biliteracy development, English as a Second Language, and Spanish as a world language.  She has authored Spanish literacy programs and curated Planeta Lector, authentic Spanish class libraries for grades K-6.   

Dr. Pablo L. Martínez Torres serves as the Senior Instructional Strategist for Edinumen USA, where he provides curriculum, pedagogical, and academic expertise that advances proficiency-based language instruction and professional development programs. 
From 2014 to 2025, Dr. Martínez held the position of World Languages Curriculum and Foreign Exchange Specialist for Polk County Public Schools, where he spearheaded a district-wide shift from grammar-based and audiolingual approaches to performance-driven, proficiency-based instruction. His work introduced cutting-edge strategies—including comprehensible input, technology-enhanced learning, and CI-based programs for administrators—helping educators foster inclusive and engaging language environments. One of his most notable initiatives was launching a Spanish program for school leaders through the FLDOE Stronger Connection Grant, emphasizing language acquisition in the context of school safety and leadership.
Dr. Martínez is a Past President of the Florida Foreign Language Managers of Education (FFLAME) and a former Executive Board member of the Florida Foreign Language Association (FFLA). He has been awarded the World Languages Supervisor of the Year in Florida twice, in 2017 and 2024, and has led advocacy efforts to protect world language standards, including resisting proposals that would replace language credits with computer coding and initiating statewide reviews of WL benchmarks.
In academia, Dr. Martínez directs multiple dissertation writing committees for the Second Language Research Ph.D. Program at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico. His research focuses on leadership structures and principals’ instructional leadership in support of world language programs, bridging theory with practice in K–12 and higher education settings.
Dr. Martínez holds a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education–History from the University of Puerto Rico–Río Piedras, a master’s in international relations from Troy State University, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Florida Southern College.
Beyond his leadership and research, Dr. Martínez remains deeply engaged in the profession as a keynote speaker, consultant, and freelance contributor to educational publications and textbook publishers. His lifelong commitment to multilingual education continues to have a lasting impact on classrooms, communities, and national standards for language learning.