Confianza equips leaders and educators with expert-designed tools and pathways to embed language-rich, standards-based instruction—starting with multilingual learners and benefiting all students.

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Hi, I'm Sarah.
Author, Educator
& Your Instructional
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I help educators and instructional leaders lead with clarity and confidence—without second-guessing themselves. After 20+ years partnering with educators, I know what it takes to push past doubt, navigate change, and build teams where teachers and students thrive. Ready to lead with confidence? Let’s go.

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3 Ways To Get Started:

Self-Guided Programs

Learn on your own time with flexible tools designed for educators and leaders. Featuring the Language Lens® Academy for deeper dives, on-demand courses for continuing education, and the Language Lens® guidebook.

Live Learning for Schools & Teams

Spark meaningful shifts in classroom practice through interactive, high-impact PD experiences—delivered via Zoom, on-site, or hybrid. Perfect for teams ready to take action together.

Strategic Support for Leaders

Partner directly with the Confianza team for school impact days to diagnose instructional issues, expert consultation and tailored trainings to drive your own professional learning plan. Designed to embed change at the systems level and scale your success.

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Guiding instructional leaders and all educators to:
  • Lead with confidence
  • Inspire with purpose, and
  • Support learning spaces where every student shines

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 "I have found Sarah to be truly one of the best! The expertise not only in the area of English Learners but also leadership has been instrumental to our growth."

— Mary Lammi, Assistant Superintendent

"Sarah’s mission is embodied in her expertise, individualized approach, and passionate commitment to developing the capacity and expertise of everyone."

— Becky Bueno, Multilingual Learner Program Coordinator

"What Sarah has to offer is fluid and customized to meet specific needs. I think that’s very special. That’s the coach we needed.”

— Alina Guzganu, EAL Program Coordinator

Together, let’s build the clarity, confidence and impact that you and your team need to support every language learner.

If any of this this home, you’re not alone. we’ve helped educators and leaders just like you turn these challenges into real, sustainable improvements. 

You’re a dedicated educator, committed to ensuring every student shines—but something still feels off. Maybe it’s the challenge of supporting multilingual learners effectively, or the frustration of professional development that doesn’t actually work. If you’re tired of feeling like progress is out of reach, you’re in the right place.

You’re in the Right Place If...

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You struggle to support language learners—without lowering expectations or watering down content.

One-size-fits-all professional learning isn’t sticking—you need strategies that actually shift mindsets and practices.

You’re balancing it all—but English learners need to be part of Tier 1 instruction, not an add-on.

You and your team need tools to build language and literacy—without adding more to your plates.

See how my journey—from teacher to trusted partner—fuels everything I do to help you lead with clarity, impact and heart.

Teaching and leading instruction while making sure every student, especially English learners, gets what they need can feel overwhelming. My mission is simple: I’m here to equip you with the tools and confidence to lead strong, uplift your team and ensure every student rises. You’ve got this—and I’m here to light the way.

I’ve spent my career teaching and coaching—so I get it. 

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NEED TO jumpstart your toolkit?

Supporting multilingual learners doesn’t have to feel complicated. This one-page guide gives you 10 practical, research-backed strategies to strengthen connections, boost language and literacy and help every student shine...plus 10 bonus tips!

Set English Learners Up for Success—In Just 10 Steps

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