Lupi's Commitment to Education
I am running for re-election to the Board of Education because this work matters. As a parent of two children attending Prince George’s Public Schools, I am invested. I believe in public education. I came to the United States when I was 7 years old and did not speak English. I still remember my teachers and to this day I am so grateful to them. My parents worked very hard to provide for us, so it was difficult for them to have the time and to know how to support us in our academics. They did not know how to navigate the education system or to advocate on our behalf. But we were taught to work hard and respect our teachers. My personal experiences help me to understand the students we serve. I see myself in many of our students and know that, with the proper support and guidance, they can excel academically and have a bright future.
I am running for re-election to the Board of Education because this work matters. As a parent of two children attending Prince George’s Public Schools, I am invested. I believe in public education. I came to the United States when I was 7 years old and did not speak English. I still remember my teachers and to this day I am so grateful to them. My parents worked very hard to provide for us, so it was difficult for them to have the time and to know how to support us in our academics. They did not know how to navigate the education system or to advocate on our behalf. But we were taught to work hard and respect our teachers. My personal experiences help me to understand the students we serve. I see myself in many of our students and know that, with the proper support and guidance, they can excel academically and have a bright future.
Parent of Children in the Prince George's County Public School System
In 2002, Lupi and her husband, Darryl Grady moved to College Park to start a family. As proud parents of two children attending Prince George's Public Schools, both
Lupi and Darryl are very engaged in their children’s learning. They believe that the success of their children is not solely the responsibility of teachers or the school system, but of a partnership between parents and teachers that holds children accountable to learning. Lupi is 100% committed to improving education in Prince George’s County for all children. She firmly believes that with the proper academic support and access to opportunities, our students can successfully graduate from high school and beyond.
In 2002, Lupi and her husband, Darryl Grady moved to College Park to start a family. As proud parents of two children attending Prince George's Public Schools, both
Lupi and Darryl are very engaged in their children’s learning. They believe that the success of their children is not solely the responsibility of teachers or the school system, but of a partnership between parents and teachers that holds children accountable to learning. Lupi is 100% committed to improving education in Prince George’s County for all children. She firmly believes that with the proper academic support and access to opportunities, our students can successfully graduate from high school and beyond.
Professional Background & Education
In June, Lupi Quinteros-Grady will assume the role of President & CEO of the Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) which annually serves 4,000 low income and immigrant youth in Washington D.C and Maryland with programs in education, employment and social services. She has worked at LAYC for 20 years, including as director for Maryland programs, and she also participated in their programs as a youth.
During her tenure at LAYC, Lupi has helped lead programs such as Upward Bound, in partnership with George Washington University and the National Council of La Raza, to enable first-generation, low income youth to attend college. During this time, she worked closely with parents to provide support and resources, giving her a deep understanding of the challenges parents face in helping their children navigate educational systems. She also was involved in developing workforce programs to provide paid internship and network opportunities to youth 14-24 years old. Other accomplishments include leading LAYC’s AmeriCorps Program in Prince George’s County, recruiting local young professionals to serve in after-school programming. She has also championed leadership programs in high schools to engage students to acquire essential soft skills and excel in academics despite challenging circumstances at home.
From 2008-2010 Lupi served on the Governor's Commission of Service & Volunteerism, and in 2010-2011 she was part of the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington's Future Executive Directors Fellowship Program. In 2014, she was elected to represent District 2 on the Prince George's Board of Education. In 2016, she received the Center for Nonprofit Advancement’s Phyllis Campbell Newsome Public Policy Leadership Award. Recently, she was nominated by the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for "Outstanding Professional of the Year."
Lupi holds a Master's degree in Curriculum Instruction, Bilingual & Special Education from the George Washington University and a Bachelor’s degree from Goucher College.
In June, Lupi Quinteros-Grady will assume the role of President & CEO of the Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) which annually serves 4,000 low income and immigrant youth in Washington D.C and Maryland with programs in education, employment and social services. She has worked at LAYC for 20 years, including as director for Maryland programs, and she also participated in their programs as a youth.
During her tenure at LAYC, Lupi has helped lead programs such as Upward Bound, in partnership with George Washington University and the National Council of La Raza, to enable first-generation, low income youth to attend college. During this time, she worked closely with parents to provide support and resources, giving her a deep understanding of the challenges parents face in helping their children navigate educational systems. She also was involved in developing workforce programs to provide paid internship and network opportunities to youth 14-24 years old. Other accomplishments include leading LAYC’s AmeriCorps Program in Prince George’s County, recruiting local young professionals to serve in after-school programming. She has also championed leadership programs in high schools to engage students to acquire essential soft skills and excel in academics despite challenging circumstances at home.
From 2008-2010 Lupi served on the Governor's Commission of Service & Volunteerism, and in 2010-2011 she was part of the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington's Future Executive Directors Fellowship Program. In 2014, she was elected to represent District 2 on the Prince George's Board of Education. In 2016, she received the Center for Nonprofit Advancement’s Phyllis Campbell Newsome Public Policy Leadership Award. Recently, she was nominated by the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for "Outstanding Professional of the Year."
Lupi holds a Master's degree in Curriculum Instruction, Bilingual & Special Education from the George Washington University and a Bachelor’s degree from Goucher College.