Lourdes Buck

Lourdes “Lulu” Buck is an award-winning educator, author, trainer, and advocate whose 27-year career has been dedicated to advancing educational equity, multilingualism, family engagement, and student success. Recognized for her leadership in language education and inclusive practices, Buck has built a distinguished career that spans classroom teaching, district and state leadership, professional development, and children’s literature. Buck currently serves as a District Coordinator of Student Services in Colorado. In this role, she supports initiatives that strengthen student well-being, educational access, family partnerships, and inclusive learning environments. Prior to her district leadership roles, Buck served as a Consultant for the Colorado Department of Education, where she supported English learner and world language programs. Her expertise in language acquisition, instructional leadership, and equity has influenced practices in many school districts. She has also held leadership positions at the state and national levels, including serving as President of the Colorado Congress of Foreign Language Teachers and as a member of the National Council for State Supervisors for Languages. Buck was named Teacher of the Year for 2009 from the CCFLT. A first-generation American, Buck earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with minors in CLDE and Bilingual Education from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master’s degree in Supervision and Administration from the University of Phoenix. Throughout her career, she has presented at conferences, trained educators, developed curriculum, and supported schools in implementing effective and equitable educational practices. In addition to her educational leadership, Buck is an award-winning children’s book author whose work promotes acceptance, belonging, empathy, and community. Her work reflects a steadfast belief that everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique gifts to the world.