Postsecondary Education and Training

• 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

• Communications 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 the English Language Working Group writing the new Naturalization test for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
• Member of the Executive Board, Association of Adult Literacy Professional Developers
• Chair Elect, 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

• Collaborates with Project Director and Webmaster to develop, edit, and organize content of TCALL Website.
• 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, Website, Quarterly articles, and presentations at state, regional, and national conferences.
• Moderates specific statewide email discussion lists as assigned by Project Director; serves as substitute moderator on other lists as needed.
• Assists other TCALL staff and state leadership with development, promotion, and management of various state professional and program development initiatives.
• Assists TCALL leadership and research staff with development and management of research activities; administrative functions related to doctoral research fellows at TCALL.
• Coordinates with other TCALL staff on policy, budgetary, and program practice aspects of Literacy Volunteer Training Initiative.
• Serves as a point of reference for professional development resources and information.