English Learner Education



New Bedford Public Schools’ English Learner Education Department serves to support all teachers, district/school administrators, instructional specialists, parents, and guardians in the education of English Learners (ELs) and Dual Language Learners in the district. Working closely with the district’s leadership team, it sets policy and implementation standards and monitors the implementation and effectiveness of all language acquisition programs including, Sheltered English Immersion (SEI), Newcomer Program, SLIFE Program, Long-Term EL Program, and Dual Language Education (DLE).
ELE Vision and Mission

ELE Leadership Contact Information

Rebecca
Rebecca Isidorio

Administrative Assistant
Educational Access & Pathways
[email protected]
508-997-4511 Ext. 14607
Melanie
Melanie DaSilva
Executive Administrative Assistant
Education Access and Pathways
[email protected]
508-997-4511 Ext. 14650
Brittany
Brittany Jenney
Content Instructional Leader for English Language Development
New Bedford High School
 [email protected]
Hope
Hope Bynoe
Manager of Educator Quality for English Language Development
New Bedford High School
 [email protected]
Martha
Martha Romero
Manager of Educator Quality for Dual Language Education
Gomes Elementary School
[email protected]
Julie
Julie Miller

Curriculum, Data, & Assessment Manager
English Learner Education

 [email protected]
508-997-4511 Ext 14602
Nathan
Nathan Couto
Curriculum, Data, & Assessment Manager
English Learner Education

 [email protected]
508-997-4511 Ext 14699

Sonia
Dr. Sonia Walmsley
Executive Director of Educational Access and Pathways
[email protected]
508-997-4511 Ext. 14600