Ismary Santiago-Lugo
Director of EducationIsmary Santiago-Lugo is NEPM's director of education, working with families and learners. She completed a bachelor’s degree in communications at the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in Santurce, Puerto Rico. In 2016, Ismary relocated from Puerto Rico to Massachusetts. Soon after moving to western Mass., she was an intern with NEPM’s Connecting Point and the bilingual series Presencia. Ismary discovered her ion for education while working as an istrative assistant at the Holyoke Community Charter School, she became a teacher in 2020 and taught Spanish and ESL. Ismary strives to stay connected to her community and learn from those around her.