LATA
LATIN AMERICAN TEACHER'S ASSOCIATION
PO Box 410206
San Francisco, CA
94141-1104
415-355-7791
sflata@yahoo.com
www.latasf.org
LATA VISION: LATA GOALS: President: Martha Estrella, teacher Everett MS Vice President: Bob Gabino, teacher, O’Connell HS Secretary: Karen Zapata, teacher, Monroe ES Treasurer: Maria Teresa Ponce, teacher, retired Parliamentarian: Pilar Mejía
A community and school district that supports, nurtures, and celebrates bilingualism,
biculturalism, and equity for all students, parents, and teachers.
LATA MISSION:
To promote and celebrate bilingual/bicultural education and the advancement
and success of Latino students, parents, and teachers.
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1. Empower our Latino students, parents, and teachers to improve education
in our community through activism, advocacy and leadership.
2. Advocate for a diverse staff that reflects students' language and culture.
3. Assure that Latino teachers are recruited and supported.
4. Celebrate the accomplishments of students, parents, and teachers, and
set forth educational dreams for the next generation.
5. Advocate for the political and educational rights of Latino students, parents, and teachers.
6. Ensure that families have the information knowledge and skills to support
their children's educational success.
7. Develop a relationship with the media to support our mission and goals
8. Increase and activate our membership.
9. Develop and increase our financial capacity through endowments,
corporate sponsorships, and grants.
New LATA BOARD '2009 - '2010
Co-President, Annie Rodriguez, teacher, MEC

