TCALL STAFF
Adult and Family Literacy Clearinghouse
Federico Salas-Isnardi, M.A.,
Program Coordinator (Adult Literacy Specialist)
Phone: 979-845-6615
FAX: 979-845-0952
Email: fsalas-isnardi@tamu.edu
Postsecondary Education and Training
- PhD student in Adult Education, Texas A&M University, College of Education and Human Development
- M.A. in Applied English Linguistics (University of Houston)
- B.A. in English Linguistics with a minor in Spanish (University of Houston)
- Studies towards a degree in Classical Languages and Philology (Universidad Autónoma, Madrid, Spain)
- Certificate on Servant Leadership, North Harris College, Houston
- Certificate on Leadership Development, TESOL, Inc.
- Certificate on Leadership across Contexts and Cultures, Intercultural Communication Institute
Experience
- Adult Literacy Specialist, TCALL, since 2008
- Assistant State Director of Adult Education, Texas LEARNS, 2003-2008
- Director of Adult Education, North Harris College (Lone Star System), 1997-2003
- Assistant Director, Literacy Programs, North Harris College, 1994-1997
- Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of English, University of Houston, 1990-1993
- Professional Developer and ESL Instructor, Houston Community College, 1989-1994
- Member of American Council on Education (ACE) Learning Pathways Advisory Committee, tasked with advising ACE on a redesign of the GED Test® to reflect 21st century skills (appointed 2010)
- Chair-elect of the Executive Board, Association of Adult Literacy Professional Developers
- Member of the English Language Working Group that wrote the new Naturalization test for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (2005-2010)
- Former member, Diversity Committee, TESOL, Inc.
- Past Chair, Adult Education Interest Section, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, TESOL, Inc.
- Former President, TexTESOL Region IV
Current Duties/Roles with TCALL
- Assist Project Director, Program Manager, and other state leadership with development, promotion, and management of various state professional and program development initiatives.
- Monitors national initiatives in adult education and literacy. Represents TCALL in initiatives including (but not limited to) National Literacy Information & Communication System (LINCS); national adult education research initiatives; national adult education professional & professional development associations; and educational initiatives of the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service.
- Moderates specific statewide email discussion lists as assigned by Project Director; Serves as substitute moderator on other lists as needed.
- Monitors major national email discussion lists, publications, and professional networks/organizations for information about evidence-based practice and professional development in adult literacy and ESL; Disseminates that information via TCALL's email discussion lists, websites, Quarterly publication articles, and/or via presentations at state, regional, and national conferences.
- Collaborates with Project Director and Webmaster to develop, edit, and organize content of TCALL Website.
- Assist Project Director, Program Manager, and TCALL research staff with development and management of research activities; Administrative functions related to doctoral research fellows at TCALL.
- Coordinate with Project Director to provide Program Manager with advice & consultation on policy, budgetary, and program practice issues related to Literacy Volunteer Training Initiative.
- Serves as a point of reference for professional development resources and information.
