Yara Tavarez-DeLaFuentes

Yara Tavarez-DeLaFuentes, Ed.D. Candidate, M.Ed., is a seasoned educational leader with nearly 30 years of experience in public education. She is currently serving her 12th year as Principal at Boggy Creek Elementary School in Osceola County, where she leads a high-performing dual-language PreK–5 program. Throughout her career, Yara has been committed to fostering academic excellence, promoting bilingual and dual-language instruction, and creating inclusive, student-centered learning environments. Her leadership philosophy centers on education as a service and an avenue for advocacy—supporting students, families, and staff alike.

Yara began her career as a bilingual dual-language elementary teacher and progressed through roles as a literacy, math, and science coach, assistant principal, and district resource specialist for multilingual and English language learners. Along the way, she has mentored and developed multiple assistant principals and helped paraprofessionals transition into teaching roles, demonstrating her dedication to building leaders at every level. Her professional focus emphasizes instructional rigor, equity, and inclusive practices that ensure English language learners thrive academically and socially.

Educationally, Yara holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Bank Street College of Education and is a Doctorate Candidate in Educational Leadership and Administration at the American College of Education. She is certified by the Florida Department of Education in Educational Leadership K-12 and ESOL K-12 and is bilingual in Spanish. Beyond her administrative responsibilities, Yara is passionate about community engagement and collaboration, working with educators, families, and stakeholders to advance educational opportunities and ensure every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

• ESOL K-12 Endorsement
• Educational Leadership K-12
• Elementary Education K-6
• Reading Endorsement
• School Principal K-12
• Spanish K-12

• Bank Street College of Education - MEd, Educational Leadership Principal’s Institute
• The City College of New York - MS, Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
• The City College of New York - BSEEd
• Borough of Manhattan Community College - AAS

• Multiple nominations for Administrator of the Year

• Member of the Florida Association of School Administrators
• Casa de la Dominicanidad