I was born in Oaxaca, México. I became a teacher in México and taught 5 years in the Mexican schools 1981-1986. I came to the USA and worked in the apple and pear orchards 1986-1994. I worked as a teachers’ aid while attending college to get a teaching degree 1994-1997. I worked as a teacher in Washington state 1997-2006. I worked as a school Principal in a Dual Language school 2006-2022. And I currently work as Director of the Latino/Hispanic Relations for the Wenatchee School District.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
I am the author of 4 children’s books. I lead the only one Dual Language school in Wenatchee for 14 years. I have written professional articles about bilingualism for La Cosecha, New Mexico and for “El Mundo” Spanish newspaper in the state. I have presented in different conferences for NABE, WABE, La Cosecha, National and State Migrant Conference and ESD’s. I currently host a radio program “Hablando de Educación” in Wenatchee.
AWARDS
- Washington State Sharon Christa McAuliffe Award for excellence in teaching 1998
- Regional Teacher of the Year 1999
- National Milken Family Foundation Award 1999
- State Principal of the year 2019