Patricia Melgar-Cook

Multilingual Program Director

[ESC13 Multilingual Instruction & Learning Support @R13Multilingual]

Attention World Language Teachers! Leslie Grahn will be the keynote speaker for the 2026 CIMA World Languages Institute!
Join us this Saturday, January 31, 2026, at ESC Region 13 in Austin! @region13
https://t.co/7aNOhWyoM2

[TABE @TA4BE]

Mark your calendars for a must-attend event in 2026! The ¡Adelante! Conference hosted by @AustinAABE is set for March 7. Learn more at https://t.co/qyrcckauDV

[Patricia Melgar-Cook @HCISDMLLs]

Our very own @HaysCISD @megandwyer presented
on Building Background and the 3 Phase Read at this year's EB CIMA Conference @R13Multilingual! Thank you for sharing your passion for language learners & expertise, Ms. McCune! 💯
#hayscisdpridebeginswithyou

[🌍 Dr. Vαℓєηтιηα Gσηzαℓєz ♥️🙌🏽 @ValentinaESL]

Now more than ever advocacy for multilingual learners matters. You can advocate from any place & any position. Any day. Every day. ♥️🌏🙌🏽

[Patricia Melgar-Cook @HCISDMLLs]

I'm counting on this!🙏🏽

[TABE @TA4BE]

🧠🌍 "Bilingualism is more than a skill—it’s a life experience." Research shows lasting cognitive benefits: sharper focus, stronger memory & brain protection into old age.
Read more 👉 https://t.co/8IPgoiWEna #Bilingüe4Life #WisdomWednesdays

[TABE @TA4BE]

📚✨ Maestros, this #Back2Escuela we honor YOU! 🌟 What makes you proud to teach in two languages? Share your story with #Proud2BBilingual + #Back2Escuela for a chance to WIN a FREE registration to #TABE2025!

[🌍 Dr. Vαℓєηтιηα Gσηzαℓєz ♥️🙌🏽 @ValentinaESL]

Developing a complete picture of multilingual learners is more than knowing their English language proficiency.

Deeper development uncovers who multilingual learners are as humans and how their other languages and experiences interact with new language acquisition.

Each multilingual learner is uniquely made.

#teachingideas #teachingresources #teachingkids #teaching #educacion #educación #bilinguismo #bilingue #bilingual_kids #eslteaching

[🌍 Dr. Vαℓєηтιηα Gσηzαℓєz ♥️🙌🏽 @ValentinaESL]

This is an important time to stand up for language education. Teachers of multilingual learners, or English learners, in our nation are important. Every teacher is a language teacher, and every student is a language learner. Language is in every classroom.

Language is an asset. It’s part of our identity. It’s integral. It’s culturally rooted, and it’s ever evolving.

Never forget how important you are as an educator of all students, including those who speak languages other than English, and are learning English as an additional language.

#teaching #teachingenglish #teachingkids #language #languages #education

[Patricia Melgar-Cook @HCISDMLLs]

Beautifully said @ValentinaESL! 💕

[🌍 Dr. Vαℓєηтιηα Gσηzαℓєz ♥️🙌🏽 @ValentinaESL]

Language is more than just communication. It’s identity, culture, and connection.

When we embrace multiple languages, we open doors to deeper understanding, richer perspectives, and stronger communities.

But when we focus on just one language, we risk losing the voices, histories, and knowledge embedded in others.

Every language holds the power to shape thinking, build bridges, and preserve heritage.

Let’s celebrate linguistic diversity, ensuring that no language and no voice is left behind.

#language #languagelearning #languagestudy #languageteacher #bilingual_kids #multilingual #multilingualism #education #englishlanguage

[Patricia Melgar-Cook @HCISDMLLs]

Thank you for sharing @LeonorPVargas! This is important information to have. #StayInformed #UnitedweStand #ourworkmatters

[Patricia Melgar-Cook @HCISDMLLs]

Muy bien dicho y descrito. Favor de compartir.

[Dr. José Medina (él, he, his, him) @JoseMedinaJr89]

#MedinaMondayMessage: Plyler v. Doe, FERPA, and Lau v. Nichols explained in Spanish. Please share widely so that districts can use the video to support the Spanish-speaking communities they serve.

[Patricia Melgar-Cook @HCISDMLLs]

@HaysCISD newcomer parent engagement meetings at our best @JhsJags & @wmsrangers! ¡Excelencia para nuestros estudiantes! #100percenthayscisd #100porcientohayscisd

[Patricia Melgar-Cook @HCISDMLLs]

Exhausting but wonderful @HaysCISD Storybook reading day @HemphillHawks @theTEAMCRES & @hornetstrong ! #100percenthayscisd #100porcientohayscisd #hayscisdpridebeginswithyou

[Patricia Melgar-Cook @HCISDMLLs]

Un día maravilloso en la escuela primaria de Uhland. Leyendo durante el día y Trunk or Treat por la tarde. #hayscisdpridebeginswithyou #100porcientohayscisd #100percenthayscisd

[Patricia Melgar-Cook @HCISDMLLs]

Join me in celebrating, Ms. Harvey & Mr. Brandenberger, Science teachers @SMS_Wolverines as our 1st @HaysCISD Multilingual Learner Rockstars for the year! Thank you @spacegirl_7 for nominating these teacher leaders & student advocates. @EllevationEd

[Patricia Melgar-Cook @HCISDMLLs]

Our secondary ESL team has hit the ground running this year! Gracias @logan_stroud2 for supporting this wonderful team so they can focus on our students. @EllevationEd @summit_k12 @IXLLearning #hayscisdpridebeginswithyou

[Patricia Melgar-Cook @HCISDMLLs]

Grateful to @EnsembleLearn for facilitating targeted & focused biliteracy training for our amazing @hayscisd bilingual & dual language teachers & staff! #100percenthayscisd
#oracy #numberedheadstogether

[Patricia Melgar-Cook @HCISDMLLs]

@logan_stroud2 😁

[Patricia Melgar-Cook @HCISDMLLs]

¡Q linda mañana celebrando el mes de la hispanidad @theTEAMCRES con las Abuelas de Oro! #hayscisdpridebeginswithyou #100%posible #100percenthayscisd

[Patricia Melgar-Cook @HCISDMLLs]

@Linda_G_Rox @UMHB_COE ¡Felicidades!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽