Juliana Urtubey, NBCT is a bilingual, first-generation immigrant, who has worked throughout her career to serve as a mirror for her school community, helping students to be proud of their identities and families, and to acknowledge their strengths and contributions to the community.

Her students gave her the nickname “Ms. Earth” for her efforts to beautify schools and unify the community through murals and gardens. Juliana has coined the term “linguistically gifted” to honor the incredible linguistic gifts of her students and their families. 

Ms. Urtubey represented teachers on the cover of People Magazine's 2021 People of Year. She was featured on Telemundo’s 2022 Hispanic Heritage Celebration and was selected as a Mujer Imparable by the network’s initiative to celebrate Latinas who are “breaking barriers and changing the game.” 

Currently, Juliana currently leads professional development for educators in Arizona and is the beloved Ms. Appleberry on the early childhood learning show, CoCoMelon Classroom. 

Juliana is a National Board Certified Teacher and holds a bachelor’s degree in bilingual elementary education and a master’s degree in special bilingual education from the University of Arizona. Ms. Urtubey served proudly on President Biden's Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics.