Desert Star Solutions

Desert Star Solutions champions educational reform that embraces multilingualism, diversity, access & equitable classroom practices for students and educators.

[Denise Nieto Hernandez @AVID_All_Star]

Came back to the classroom this year after years in educational leadership to reconnect with my “why.”

A student gave me this letter today, and it reminded me exactly why I returned. ❤️

Teachers change lives in ways they may never fully realize. #TeacherLife #Edu #handwritten

[Denise Nieto Hernandez @AVID_All_Star]

It’s more than thoughts and prayers! Honored to serve as an Ambassador for #TeachersUnifyAgainstGunViolence We deserve more! It’s time to take action! #booksnotbullets #endgunviolence #safeschools #safecommunities

[Denise Nieto Hernandez @AVID_All_Star]

@WEPALibros I see you! ¡Adelante! @NABEorg

[Denise Nieto Hernandez @AVID_All_Star]

That’s a wrap on @NABEorg 2026! Nos vemos el año que viene en Orlando. #languageispower 💪🤨

[Denise Nieto Hernandez @AVID_All_Star]

Feeling the ❤️ in Chicago! Immediately ran into my amigas from FL, OR & NV! Doesn’t hurt that the former US Secretary of Education Dr. Cardona and his lovely wife stopped by for a photo and chat! Don’t mind my ❤️ sweater! ☺️ #Winning 🥇@NABEorg @SecCardona @DrDorinaEbuwa

[Denise Nieto Hernandez @AVID_All_Star]

Looking forward to presenting 2 dynamic workshops with an amazing multilingual learner advocate Gloria Pereira-Robertson a 2025 National Teacher Hall of Fame Finalist, the 2017 Oregon State TOT. Two #mightymujeres looking to change the world! ¡Nos vemos! #NABE2026

[Denise Nieto Hernandez @AVID_All_Star]

Happy to have completed #NABEparatodos Cohort 3 https://t.co/H1NOXx6hA7

[Denise Nieto Hernandez @AVID_All_Star]

Tried the AI caricature trend… turns out it understood the assignment.
Multilingualism = superpower.
Belonging = fuel for learning.
AVID mindset = access + opportunity.
The cape is AI. The mission is helping students be seen, heard, and set up to succeed. 💛@AVID4College

[Denise Nieto Hernandez @AVID_All_Star]

@NABEorg bound! Let’s do this Chi-town! #LanguageIsPower 💪🤨

[Denise Nieto Hernandez @AVID_All_Star]

That’s a wrap for 2025! Many thanks to our multilingual educators, leaders, and school sites who do this work, create systems of support for our scholars to thrive in and empower their families to create community! Thank you for welcoming me into your spaces. #LanguageisPower

[Denise Nieto Hernandez @AVID_All_Star]

Winter reading season 📚❄️
History, faith, literature, art—different lenses, same reward: sharper perspective and renewed curiosity.
What’s on your reading list? #winterbreak #lifelonglearner

[Denise Nieto Hernandez @AVID_All_Star]

Amazing Florida Charter School right here! Go team @RCHC12 @AVID4College

[Denise Nieto Hernandez @AVID_All_Star]

Happen by this #Castillo today! Just in awe of this magnificent place. #newsevenwondersofthemodernworld #chichenitza #Mexico #Yucatán #mayan #traveliseducation

[Denise Nieto Hernandez @AVID_All_Star]

I have always wanted to see this ritual in person. Amazing to see the Danza de los Voladores happen up close. #CostaMay #CulturalHeritage #humanity #Mayan #traveliseducation #Mexico 🇲🇽

[Denise Nieto Hernandez @AVID_All_Star]

Teachers! This 💯👇🏼#Halloween2025 #teacherlife!

[Denise Nieto Hernandez @AVID_All_Star]

Only a few days until the @ALASEDU 2025 Summit in Chi-town! Join me and in De Tóxico to Terrífico: Creating a Supportive Workplace Culture for Latina Leaders. This is one hands on session you don’t want to miss. #ALAS2025 #ThePowerofUs @Florida_ALAS @DesertStarSol

[Denise Nieto Hernandez @AVID_All_Star]

It’s always a good time with McKinley Elementary in Elgin, IL! #AVIDElementary #DualLanguage #LanguageIsPower 💪🏼🤨 @AVID4College

[Denise Nieto Hernandez @AVID_All_Star]

Whirlwind time Chicago! Happy to be a learning partner with Elgin, Illinois U-46 schools as they navigate AVID school wide systems for instruction in all classes and supporting their thriving #duallanguage program. #languageispower @AVID4College

[Denise Nieto Hernandez @AVID_All_Star]

Looking forward to a great read! Thank you @AVID4College for a pleasant Saturday surprise in the mail!

[mr aliano grade 4 @aliano_mr]

When the students become the teacher…
Adding and subtracting fractions
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