Dr. Nicole Teyechea D’Alessio
Treasurer
Dr. Nicole Teyechea D’Alessio — Treasurer
Current Role / Institution
Executive Director & Founder, Finita LLC
Professional Background
Dr. Nicole Teyechea D’Alessio has been a passionate advocate for English learners for more than 25 years. Her career spans preschool through higher education, where she has served as a bilingual and ESL teacher, gifted and talented educator, literacy specialist, instructional coach, and district curriculum director in Arizona and California.
As Executive Director and Founder of Finita LLC, an Arizona-based education consulting firm, Dr. Teyechea helps schools and districts turn strategic plans into operational systems that ensure every learner can access rigorous, grade-level content. She bridges leadership priorities with classroom practice, creating clarity, consistency, and sustainable outcomes. An award-winning educator and nationally recognized presenter, she is dedicated to making teaching visible and actionable for educators. Since 2000, she has also taught undergraduate and graduate courses at Arizona State University and Grand Canyon University.
Areas of Expertise / Interests
- Educational leadership
- Job-embedded professional development
- Language acquisition and bilingual education
- Equitable instruction for multilingual learners
- Designing data-driven, scalable systems for lasting instructional impact
- Conducting comprehensive school reviews to improve teaching effectiveness
AZTESOL Involvement and Goals
Dr. Teyechea has served as AZTESOL’s Treasurer since February 2024. Her goals as a board member include:
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Ensuring strong financial stewardship to support AZTESOL’s programs and initiatives
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Strengthening organizational systems to maximize professional development opportunities for members
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Promoting equitable access to resources and support for English language educators across Arizona