Western Illinois University is thrilled to announce the appointment of Eduardo Pérez as the new director of the WIU-Quad Cities Spanish Bilingual Early Learning and Family Empowerment Lab Site. With over a decade of experience in early childhood and bilingual education, Pérez brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to his new role. 

In his capacity as director, Pérez will oversee all operations, hiring efforts, and the strategic direction of the Early Learning Center. Additionally, he will continue to contribute to WIU’s School of Education as an adjunct professor, teaching bilingual courses. 

Throughout his career, Pérez has demonstrated a deep commitment to early childhood and bilingual education. His leadership has fostered change, amplified the voices of students and their families, and engaged young children in meaningful learning experiences. In 2023, he received the Plano Premier Award from School District Plano 88, a prestigious recognition voted on by his colleagues and parents. Pérez’s collaborative efforts have also been recognized by the WIDA Consortium and the Illinois Board of Education’s KIDS initiative, which aims to ensure every child in Illinois is ready for kindergarten. 

Before joining WIU, Pérez taught kindergarten and preschool-aged students. His passion for early childhood development and education has driven him to share his expertise at conferences throughout Illinois. He holds a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Northern Illinois University and is pursuing a second Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from WIU. 

Outside his professional life, Pérez enjoys writing, walking, and taking road trips. He is passionate about leading educational reform, advocating for equity, and researching effective teaching strategies in multicultural and multilingual environments. 

“WIU is delighted to welcome Eduardo Pérez, an outstanding professional with a proven commitment to early childhood education and multilingualism, as the director of the WIU-Quad Cities Spanish Bilingual Early Learning and Family Empowerment Lab Site. His leadership and dedication will undoubtedly inspire positive change and elevate the learning experiences of our young students and their families,” said Audrey Adamson, WIU-QC Executive Director of Outreach and Campus Operations. 

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