Escuela de Guadalupe, founded in 1999 in Northwest Denver, offers a dual-language education to Latino families. Despite facing closure in 2007, community support and media coverage helped raise funds for its survival. The school has since thrived, expanding to PK-8 and achieving remarkable academic success among its students.
Jennifer Godoy, born in El Salvador, moved to the U.S. for a better education. Her parents worked hard to afford private schooling at Escuela de Guadalupe, which provided scholarships. She progressed to St. Mary’s Academy and then the University of San Francisco. Now at PwC, she serves on Escuela’s Board to give back.
Missael reflects on his past views of his school’s principal, realizing now as a father the significance of high expectations in education. He appreciates the close-knit community at Escuela de Guadalupe that fostered genuine relationships and support. Consequently, he decided to enroll his daughter there for a challenging, enriching environment.
On January 22, 2025, the Daniels Fund announced its list of finalists for the coveted Daniels Scholarship Program. Among the
Escuela de Guadalupe honors Sean Cleary for winning the 2024 Charles Redd Center Teaching Western History Award. His innovative lesson plan, related to the conference theme “Free Soil? Migration, Dispossession, and Rising Up on Contested Ground,” inspired educators and emphasized critical thinking. Sean’s contributions showcase the transformative potential of education.
Escuela de Guadalupe, a pioneering Catholic dual-language school in Denver, recently marked its 25th anniversary with its first-ever alumni reunion.
