María del Rocío Baquero Vargas

María del Rocío Baquero Vargas is an educator with more than twenty years of experience teaching English across schools, language institutes, and universities. She currently teaches at the Escuela Normal Superior de Junín, where she supports secondary students and contributes to the preparation of future educators.

Originally from Bogotá, María del Rocío has developed her professional career across both private and public education. Since joining the Escuela Normal Superior de Junín, she has gained a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing educational institutions in smaller communities, particularly in strengthening infrastructure, teaching resources, and access to technology.

Her commitment to education is closely connected to her belief in empathy, solidarity, and shared responsibility. She recognizes that meaningful educational improvement requires not only resources but also people willing to collaborate, listen, and contribute their knowledge and experience.

As a ConnectED Fellow, María del Rocío seeks to strengthen educational practices and contribute to initiatives that expand learning opportunities for students and future teachers, supporting a school community with a long history and a strong commitment to education.