Selena Feal
Founder of S.T.E.P.S Adelante
Being born in Cuba and growing up in Spain, Ms. Feal has encountered numerous obstacles within the education system when she moved to the United States for third grade. With her parents struggling to find ways to support her educational journey and teachers failing to comprehend her needs, she faced a challenging academic journey. However, everything changed in fourth grade when a compassionate teacher guided her and her mother through the process of becoming a successful student. Inspired by this transformative experience, Feal pursued education at Ponce de Leon Magnet School and later Coral Gables Senior High. Recognizing the profound impact of that one teacher, Feal established S.T.E.P.S Adelante to provide students with the support and guidance, she believes every student should have.