Professor Ester Quiroz is a passionate teacher from Chile, dedicated to enhancing English language instruction. She graduated as a Teacher of English from the University of Biobío in Chillán, Chile, where her innovative undergraduate thesis, "Technical English Manual for Hotels and Gastronomy," received regional recognition for its outstanding innovation. Pursuing her commitment to education, she completed a Master’s degree in Higher Education with a specialization in University Pedagogy at the Universidad Catolica de la Santísima Concepción. Her thesis, “Integración de los principios del DUA como estrategia didáctica inclusiva para la formación de los estudiantes de educación diferencial, en la Universidad de Concepción, Campus Los Ángeles,” reflects her dedication to inclusive teaching practices.In the early stages of her career, Professor Quiroz taught in vulnerable rural schools throughout Chile, gaining valuable insights into the challenges faced by diverse student populations. Her academic journey took a significant turn when she joined the Universidad de Concepción, Los Ángeles Campus as a university professor. Over the past decade, she has been actively involved in numerous research initiatives and educational projects. Her numerous presentations at various prestigious conferences. In 2024, she presented her work on “The Effects of Telecollaboration on ELLs' Motivation and Intercultural Competence: A Pilot Project” at the 21st World AILA Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, following a similar presentation at the WorldCALL Conference in Thailand in 2023. She has also participated in the XXI International Conference on Educational Psychology and the Second International Convention on English Teaching-Learning and Technology in 2023. Her research on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) was featured at the II National Congress on Second Languages and Foreign Languages in 2017, where she addressed challenges in EFL classrooms, and she served on the steering committee for several educational seminars, including the XXI International Conference on Educational Psychology. Additionally, her focus on integrating UDL principles into teaching strategies was highlighted in her presentations at the First Seminar on TEFL Methodology in Chile in 2017 and the 3rd Congress on Educational Innovation (CIED) in 2019. Through her active involvement in these events, Professor Quiroz demonstrates her commitment to advancing educational practices and fostering inclusivity in language education. Notably, she led a virtual telecollaboration project between the University of Concepción and Nazareth University in USA, which resulted in a published book chapter and earned her a Scholar Internship in Rochester, USA. Professor Quiroz is also the treasurer of ALACHI (Chilean Association of Applied Linguistics). Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor and Head of the English Teaching Program at the University of Concepción in Los Ángeles, where she continues to inspire and educate future generations of English teachers. Additionally, she is the founder and coordinator of the Biobío English Network, which integrates teachers from various municipalities in its Province. With her extensive experience and unwavering dedication to innovative pedagogy, Professor Quiroz remains a vital contributor to the field of higher education in the Biobío region of Chile. Her work is characterized by a commitment to inclusivity and a focus on improving English language instruction for all students.