Angello Villarreal

Angello VillarrealDr. Angello Villarreal, a nationally celebrated and acknowledged New Jersey educator, has been recognized on a national and state level for his transformative contributions to education and leadership. Named a National K-12 Champion on Equity by the American Consortium on Equity in Education and one of the Top 5 Latino Leaders in New Jersey by the United States Latino Affairs. Dr. Villarreal continues to redefine the role of educators in promoting inclusivity and excellence. Dr. Villarreal was born and raised in Lima, Peru. Previously, Dr. Villarreal taught Spanish and ESL at an urban school. He has utilized his experiences working with different types of demographics and educational needs to serve students better. Advocacy is a center of Dr. Villarreal's philosophy as all his research, work, community service, mentorship, and leadership are towards serving the students and their families needs. From creating after-school programs to leading different projects, Dr. Villarreal believes working with the community is critical for the student's success.

Publications

Hispanic Scholar Perspectives on Education and Wellbeing
Angello Villarreal. © 2025. 362 pages.
Listening to the voices and experiences of Hispanic and Latino scholars and practitioners fosters a deeper understanding of the unique challenges and strengths within these...
Hispanic Perspectives on Student Support and Community Empowerment
Angello Villarreal. © 2025. 394 pages.
Understanding the perspectives and experiences of Hispanic communities is essential for creating equitable and effective systems of student support and community development....
Innovations in Addressing Inequity: How Teacher Leadership Positively Impacted DEI Practices
Laura Petillo, Angello Villarreal. © 2024. 15 pages.
Diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI) practices positively impact students. Historically, teachers created their own structures, curricula, programs, and strategies before DEI...
Understanding and Creating a Sense of Belonging in Immigrant-Hispanic Students
Angello Villarreal, Nicole Pulliam, Juliana Londoño. © 2024. 11 pages.
The surge in immigrant-student populations in schools has disrupted conventional education approaches, presenting both challenges and opportunities. Language barriers, coupled...
Fostering Inclusive and Resilient Classroom Environments in the Post-COVID-19 Era: Strategies for Underserved and Underrepresented Students
Angello R. Villarreal, Shantel M. Scott. © 2024. 25 pages.
The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new era of education, requiring educators to adapt and innovate rapidly. In this chapter proposal, the authors aim to provide educators...