EDBC Main 2.210 (956) 882-8291

VITA
Dr. Zelma D. Mata
[email protected]
EDBC Main 2.210
(956) 882-8291
(956) 882-7593 (fax)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
University of Houston, Houston, Texas, Ed.D., (1993)
Course of Study: Higher Education Administration
Pan American University, Edinburg, Texas, M.S., (1978)
Course of Study: Education
Pan American University, Edinburg, Texas, B.S., (1977)
Course of Study: Physical Education/Health
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
The University of Texas at Brownsville, 2013
The University of Texas At Brownsville and Texas Southmost College, Brownsville, Texas, 1992 - 2013
Texas Southmost College, Brownsville, Texas, 1978 - 1992
Pan American University, Edinburg, Texas, 1977-1978
ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE:
The University of Texas At Brownsville and Texas Southmost College, Brownsville, Texas, 1992 - present
Position: Chairperson
Texas Southmost College, Brownsville, Texas, 1990 - 1992
Position: Chairperson
COURSES TAUGHT:
Activities
KINE 1101—Aerobic Dance and Exercise
KINE 1104—Badminton
KINE 1108—Body Mechanics
KINE 1111—Folk & Square Dance
KINE 1112—Folklórico Dance
KINE 1115—Jazz & Modern Dance
KINE 1116—Jogging
KINE 1118—Pington
KINE 1121—Self-Defense
KINE 1125—Table Tennis
KINE 1127—Tennis
KINE 1130—Weight Training
KINE 1134—Physical Conditioning
KINE 1164—Lifetime Fitness
Lecture
KINE 1301—Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
KINE 3314— Dance for Children and Adolescence
KINE 3320—History and Principles of Sport and Exercise Science
KINE 3340—Principles of Wellness and Fitness
KINE 4302—Kinesiology Curriculum for the Elementary Student
KINE 4309—Kinesiology Curriculum for the Secondary Student
KINE 4313—Seminar in Sports, Dance, and Exercise Science
KINE 438—Exercise Science Internship
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
A.
Institutional Service
NCATE Executive Council, member, 2010 to present
NCATE Assessment Committee, member, 2010 to present
NCATE Marketing and Public Relations Committee, member, 2013
NCATE Community at Large and Local Government Entities Subcommittee, chair, 2013
NCATE Standards Subcommittee, chair, 2012 to present
General Core Task Force, member, 2012, 2013
University Off-Campus Committee (TSTC University Center), member, 2012
UTB/TSC Homecoming Committee, member, 2011
Employee Wellness Program
Cardio and Strength Exercise Class, Zumba, volunteer instructor, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Professional Women Speak, Chair, 2007
Professional Women Speak, member, 2008 to present
Club Sponsorship
Grupo Folklorico de UTB/TSC “Tizatlan,” 1987 to present
Intensity Hip Hop Dance Club, 2004
Sports Karate Club, 2004
Kinesiology Club, 1994 – 1995, 2001 (co-sponsor)
Kinesiology Club, 1982, 1987, 1994
Jazz Dance Club, 1985 - 1986
Gymnastic Club, 1985 - 1986
Spirit of Fun Club, 1982
Weight Lifting Club, 1982
Baseball Booster Club, 1980 - 1983
Committee Work
Safe Space Committee, member, 2011
Athletic Task Force, committee co-chair, 2010
NCATE Executive Council, College of Education, member, 2010
First Year Freshman Program, committee, member 2010
“Get Moving” campus campaign, member, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Women’s History Month Committee, member, 2009, 2010
Piper Professor Award, chairperson, 2009
Professional Women Speak, Chair, 2008
SACS On-Site Recommendation Response Team: Educational Programs, member, 2008, 2009
SACS Subcommittee: Handbook, Manual and Training, chairperson, 2008, 2009
SACS Subcommittee: Forms, member, 2008, 2009
SACS Institutional Assessment Committee, member, 2007, 2008
University Institutional Assessment Committee, member, 2008, 2009
University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, co-chair, 2006 to 2010
Professional Women Speak, Chair-elect, 2007
Recreation Director Search Committee, member, 2006
School of Education Anniversary Year Celebration Planning Committee, 2006
UTSytem Innovative Project Award Committee, chairperson, 2006
Eddie Lucio Sr. “Resacathon” Steering Committee, member, 2006
University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee- SOE Representative, 2005, 2006
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Search Committee, member, 2005
Athletic Director Search Committee, member, 2005
Board Bond Advisory Committee for Wellness, Rec., Fitness and Kine. Complex, member, 2005 to
2009
Kinesiology Complex Planning Committee, 2004 - 2009
Student Wellness and Recreation Planning Committee, 2004 to present
State Advisory Council for the UT System Assessment of Teacher Preparation Programs, 2003
Futures Commission, Student Life Committee, member, 2003
Student Rec. Crew, Student Affairs, member, 2003
Chancellor’s Award Selection Committee, 2003
CASE Award Selection Committee, member, 2003
School of Education Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, member, 2002 to present
School of Education Groundbreaking Committee, Chair, 2002
Kinesiology Asst. Professor Search, Chair, 2002
Volleyball Coach Search, Chair, 2002
Baseball Coach Search, member, 2002
Athletic Director Search, member, 2002
Wellness Committee, member, 2002
Sport History Celebration Committee, member, 2002
Student Union Opening Committee, member, 2002
Anniversary Week Celebration, member, 2002
Science and Engineering Fair Committee, member, 2002 to present
Search for Dean for the School of Education, Chairperson, 2001 to present
Anniversary Celebration Task Force, member, 2001 to 2002
Search for Vice President for Student Affairs, member, 2001 to 2002
The Legacy Task Force (Disney), member 2000
Recognition Committee, member, 2000 to present
Search for Provost/VPAA Committee, Chairperson, 2000
Search for the Dean for Student Affairs, member, 2000
Field Day Planning Committee, 1999 to present
Teach for Texas Student Scholarship Committee, 1999
School of Education Elementary Education Committee, 1999
Student Activities Director Selection Committee, 1999
Access and Equity Evaluation Committee, 1998 to present
Student Union Building Planning Committee, 1998 to 1999
ExCET Task Force, Chair, 1998
Operations Manager for Athletic Department Search, 1998
Academic Advisor for the School of Education Search Committee, 1998
Secondary Education Search Committee, 1998
Martin Luther King Celebration Committee, 1998
Americo Paredes Celebration Day Committee, 1998
Hispanic Heritage Month, 1997, 1998, to present
St. Mary’s Catholic School, Vice President, 1997
Undergraduate Self Study Committee, 1997
School of Education Dean Search Committee, 1997
UTB/TSC 75th Anniversary Celebration Committee, 1996
Baseball Coach Search Committee, 1996
Teacher Education Committee, 1995 to present
Student Services "Dream Team" Committee, 1995
Advancement of Women Committee, 1995 - 1996
Access and Equity Committee, 1995 to present
Mr. Amigo Reception Committee, 1995 to present
Posada/Pastorela Committee, 1995 to present
T.A.H.P.E.R.D. Region I Public Relations Steering Committee, chair, 1995 to 2000
Director of Student Activities Search Committee, 1995
School of Ed. Dean Search Committee, 1995
Take Your Daughters To Work Committee, 1995
Kinesiology Curriculum Committee, 1993 to present
T.A.H.P.E.R.D. Region I Steering Committee, 1994
Texas Access and Equity 2000 Committee, 1994
Chair, Kinesiology Department Master's Degree, 1993
Co-Chair, Kinesiology Department Health Degree, 1993
Teacher Education Committee, 1992 - present
Field-Based Education Committee, 1993
Athletic Task Force, 1993
Werner P. Steinbach Scholarship Committee, 1993 - present
Co-Chair, Personnel Committee, 1992
T.S.C. Academic Council, 1990
Director, Field Day, 1987 - present
Director, T.S.C. Wellness Program, 1987 - 1988
Co-Founder and Aerobics Instructor, T.S.C. Wellness Program, 1983 - 1988
T.S.C. Faculty Association Social Committee, 1982 - 1984
Special Event/Project
Zumbathon World Record event in collaboration with the City of Brownsville and the UH School of
Public Health, dance co-ordinator, 2011
Zumba World Record Class event in collaboration with the City of Brownsville and UH School of
Public Health, dance co-ordinator, 2010
Women’s Self-defense Workshop, Women’s History Month, presenter, 2010
“Women Sharing Wisdom: Empowering the Next Generation,” founder and co-ordinator of event, a
mother daughter and son father conference for the B.I.S.D. Gear Up for five high schools and
had 450 participants attend the conference, 2010
“Women Sharing Wisdom: Empowering the Next Generation,” founder and co-ordinator of the 2nd
annual event, a mother daughter conference for the B.I.S.D. Gear Up for five high schools and
had 350 participants attend the conference, 2009
Scorpion Summer Dance Camp, co-ordinator, presenter, 2010
Women’s Health Fair, co-ordinator for fair, 2009, 2010
“Get Moving Joins Biggest Loser at the Park,” co-ordinator and presenter, 2010
Dr. Jared Daimond Award, read over 30 essays to select the top three candidates for award, 2009
“Women Sharing Wisdom: Empowering the Next Generation,” founder and co-ordinator of event, a
mother daughter conference for the B.I.S.D. Gear Up for five high schools and had 150
participants attend the conference, 2008
“8th Encuentro Cultural,” Porter High School, co-ordinate event, dance presentation, 2008
UTB/TSC LAMP, “Migrant Panel Discussion,” during the UTB/TSC National Farm Workers
Awareness Week, held at UTB/TSC campus at Tandy Hall, 2008
UTB/TSC Quinceañera Gala, instructor and choreographer for the dance presentation, 2007
2nd Annual “Down by the Border,” volunteer children’s games, 2007, 2008, 2009
Mr. Amigo Desfile, Brownsville Convention Center, instructor and choreographer for a special
presentation, 2006
th
“5 Encuentro Cultural,” co-ordinated event & dance presentation at Porter High School, 2006
“Tu Salud, Si Cuenta,” videotaped a series of wellness segments with Televisa/Vallevision
(Channel 7) for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public
Health, 2005 to 2006
“The Sky is the Limit,” Career Day Event, Besteiro Middle School, 2005, 2006, 2007,2008
“Relay for Life,” American Cancer Society for Cameron County, Steering Committee Member, 2006
“4th Encuentro Cultural,” co-ordinated event at Porter High School, dance presentation, 2006
Texas State University, presented folklórico recital, 2004
Beeville County Community College, presented folklórico recital, 2004
“3rd Encuentro Cultural,” co-ordinated event, dance presentation, 2004
BISD Youth Connection Program, Homeless Children Project, dance presentation, 2004
Folklórico and Baton Twirling Summer Workshops, UTB/TSC Civic Engagement, Buena Vida
Project, 2004
Salsa and Merengue Dance Workshop, Maestro Miguel Angel Ruiz, director of the Ballet Folklorico
de Veracruz, organized event, 2004.
Southwest Texas State University, “La Feria de San Marcos National Folklorico Competition, served
as judge, 2003
Ballet Folklórico Conjunto de Danzas de Xalapa, Grupo Musical de Danzas de Xalapa, and Ballet
Folklórico de Jose Azueta, co-ordinated and hosted Brownsville & Los Fresnos tour, 2002
Televisa de México, recorded dance presentation for T.V. program, presenter, 2002
Photo session for Brownsville Convention Bureau Center, co-coordinated/supervision, 2002
BISD Youth Connection Project, dance recital, presenter, 2002
Bailes Escolares Workshop, area schools, presenter, 2002
Grupo Folklórico de Porter High School, founder, instructor, 2001 to present
Southwest Texas State University, “La Feria de San Marcos,” Folklórico competition, panel
discussion organizer, 2001
Flamenco Workshops, organizer, 2001
Channel 4 Special Coverage: Charro Days, participant, 2001
Springbreak Folklórico Jalisco Workshops, organizer, 2001
Bailes Ecolares Workshop for B.I.S.D., presenter, 2001
Folklórico Extravaganza Workshop for Hanna High School, presenter, 2000
Fun Fitness Activities, Catholic Diocese of South Texas, presenter, 2000
Southwest Texas State University, “La Feria de San Marcos Folklórico,” Folklórico competition,
judge, 1999
UTB/TSC Wellness Program, folklórico instructor, 1998, 1999
Grupo Folklórico de la Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo León, mistress of ceremonies, 1998
Grupo Folklórico Tizatlán Summer Workshop, director/presenter, 1998
Independent Youth Sport League, co-sponsor, 1996 to present
UTB/TSC's 75th Celebration, Chair, Dance Committee, 1996
People Stories, Grupo Folklórico Tizatlán, participant, 1996, to present
Odyssey of the Mind Regional Competition, 1996
Take Your Daughter To Work, presenter, 1996
Sombrero Festival Entertainment Committee, participant/organizer, 1995 to present
Boys' and Girls' Club Summer Dance Program, instructor, 1995
Ballet Folklórico Tizatlán Dance Workshop, director/presenter, 1995
Kevin Locke Native American Dancer/Musician-Story Teller Presentation, co-host, 1995
Werner P. Steinbach Memorial Pington Singles Tournament, participant/organizer, 1995
Werner P. Steinbach Memorial Pington Doubles Tournament, participant/organizer, 1995
Phelps & Hollander Photo Session for Charro Days Exhibit, participant, 1995
Sweat the Stress ACP Workshop, presenter, 1994
Werner P. Steinbach Memorial Pington Tournament, participant/organizer, 1994
7 TV XHAB Siguiendo El Ritmo Program, commercial footage, participant, 1994
Field Day 1987 - present, Director
Werner P. Steinbach Memorial Pington Tournament, participant/organizer, 1993
Werner P. Steinbach Bodybuilding Contest, organizer, 1993
Outdoor Education Workshop, organizer, 1993
T.S.C. Student Government Field Day, organizer, 1992
T.S.C. Scholarship Endowment Fund Drive, volunteer/donor, 1989
T.S.C. Staff Association Volleyball Tournament, coach, 1988
T.S.C. Wellness Aerobic Instructor, 1987 - 1984
Boards:
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Past Vice President for
Dance Division, 2011
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Vice President for Dance
Division, 2010
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Aesthetic Dance,
Representative Assembly, Member, 2002 to 2009
Boys and Girls Club of American, Board Member, Secretary, 2000 to 2004
Brownsville Sports Foundation, member 2003
American Heart Association, Board Member, 1999 to 2001
Asociacion Naciónal de Grupos Folklóricos, Vice President, 1997 to 2000
Asociacion Naciónal de Grupos Folklóricos, Texas Representative, 1995 to present
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Region I Public Affairs,
member, 1995 to 2000
St. Mary’s Catholic School Board, Vice President, 1997
St. Mary's Catholic School Board, member, 1994 to 1998
B.
Professional Related Community Service
Brownsville Cyclobia Task Force, member, 2012, 2013
Brownsville Independent School District School Health Advisory Committee, member, 2011,2012,
2013
Kaplan College, commencement speaker, 2012
“Tu Salud si Cuenta,” videotaped PSA on fitness, 2011
BISD Century 21 Progam, Consultant, 2011, 2012, 2013
City of Brownsville “Biggest Loser” Committee, member, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Castaneda Elementary School, taught the teachers a folklorico dance for Charro Days, “Pelea de
Gallos,” provided the principal and teachers with information regarding the costuming, dance
background and instruction to teachers and children, 2010
Personal Wellness Presentation, AMFELS, 2008
Personal Wellness Presentation, Lopez High School, 2008
Personal Wellness Presentation, City of Brownsville Employees, 2008
Wellness Presentation, St. Mary’s Catholic School Retreat, 2007
Self Defense Workshop for Law Enforcement Academy, 2006
Fourth Annual BISD Youth Connection Folklórico Presentation, 2006
Hispanic Heritage Month Salsa, Merenque, Dazon Workshops, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Hispanic Heritage Month Costume Exhibition, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
“Celebrando lo Nuestro,” dance recital at Point Isabel High School for Project P.U.E.N.T.E., 2005
“16 de Septiembre Celebracion,” dance presentation for Mexican Consulado, 2005
Aerobic Instructor, UTB/TSC Body Shop, volunteer instructor, 2005
Self Defense Workshop for Law Enforcement Academy, 2006
UTB/TSC Center for Civic Engagement, Dance Performance at Good Neighbor Settlement
House, 2005
“How to Teach Mexican Folklórico Dance & Series of Regional Dances for the Elementary Child,”
BISD In-service for physical educators, presenter, 2005
2005 UTB/TSC Camp Sting Adventure, archery teacher, 2005
“We Smile Fitness Camp,” held at UTB/TSC, dance teacher, 2005
American Heart Walk, served on UTB/TSC committee, sound system coordinator, 2005
Derry Elementary Project Puente, Mexican Folklorico Program, teacher mentor, 2004 - 2005
Porter High School Grupo Folklórico, consultant, 2004 to present
Charro and China Competition, served as judge, 2004 to present
Noche Mexicana, Dance Performance, 2004, 2005, 2006
“Little Bit of Mexico,” Dance Performance,2004 to present
Mr. Amigo Reception, Dance Performance, 1990 to present
“Bailes de Mi Tierra,” Dance Performance, 2004
Salsa, Merengue and Danzon Workshops for Hispanic Heritage Month, presenter, 2004
“Desfile de Trajes,” for Hispanic Heritage Month, coordinator and presenter, 2004
Rio Grande Valley Regional Science and Engineering Fair, Dance Performance, 2003
The National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies Tejas FOCO, Dance Performance, 2003
Charro and China Competition, served as judge, 2003
Mr. Amigo Reception, Dance Performance, 2003
2nd Encuentro Cultural at Porter High School, Dance Performance, 2003
BISD Youth Connection Homeless Children, Dance Performance, 2003
Noche Mexicana, Dance Performance, 2003
Little Bit of Mexico, Dance Performance, 2003
Hispanic Heritage Month, Modeled Costumes, 2003
American Heart Walk, in charge of sound system, 2002, 2003
Texas Association for County Sheriffs, Dance Performance, 2002
Sombrero Festival, Dance Performance, 2002
Mr. Amigo Reception, Dance Performance, 2002
Morningside Elementary School, Dance Performance, 2002
Pan American Round Table, Dance Performance, 2002
Little Bit of México, Dance Performance, 2002
Porter High School, Dance Performance, 2002
Brownsville, Association for the Education of Young Children, “Mas Bailes de México,” presenter,
2002
Rio Grande Valley Regional Science and Engineering Fair, Dance Performance, 2002
82 AAA Batallion, Korean War Veterans Reunion, Dance Performance, 2001
American Heart Walk, Committee member, 2001
Brownsville Association for the Education of Young Children, “Folk Dances from Around the
World”, presenter, 2001
Brownsville Association for the Education of Young Children, “Bailes Escolares de México”,
presenter, 2001
Mano a Mano Program, Dance Performance, 2001
Jump Rope For Heart, Committee member, 2001
Brownsville Housing Community Clinic, 2001
Porter High School, Dance Performance, 2001
UTB/TSC Noche Mexicana, Dance Performance, 2001
Winter Texans Resident’s Club, Dance Performance, 2001
Mr. Amigo Reception, Dance Performance, 2001
Del Castillo Elementary School, Dance Performance, 2001
Pan American Round Table, Dance Performance, 2001
Lucio Middle School, Dance Performance, 2001
Pan American Mobile Home Park, Dance Performance, 2001
Sombrero Festival, Dance Performance, 2001
Episcopal Church Regional Conference, 2000
United States Department of Agriculture Southwest Region Conference, Dance Performance, 2000
International Environmental Society Annual Conference, Dance Performance, 2000
Jump Rope For Heart Event for B.I.S.D., Committee member, 2000
Teach for American, Dance Performance, 2000
“Little Bit of Mexico”, Dance Performance, 2000
Hudson Elementary School, Dance Performance, 2000
Stell Middle School, Dance Performance, 2000
Pan American Round Table, Dance Performance, 2000
Mr. Amigo Reception, Dance Performance, 2000
Lucio Middle School, Dance Performance, 2000
La Plaza Day Care, Dance Performance, 2000
Brownsville Housing Community Clinic, 2000
Sombrero Festival, Dance Performance, 2000
Whispering Palms Nursing Home, Dance Performance, 2000
10th Annual Para-Educator Conference, Delivered Opening Remarks, 1999
UTB Binational Conference, Dance Performance, 1999
UT Meeting for the Deans for Business, Dance Performance, 1999
Hispanic Heritage Month, Dance Performance, 1999
United Methodist Women State Conference, Dance Performance, 1999
United States Department of Agriculture, Dance Performance, 1999
“Technology Integration in Higher Education, Dance Performance, 1999
“Cancer Survivors Walk For Life”, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1999
Southmost Elementary School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1999
“Taste of La Frontera”, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1999
Sombrero Festival, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1999
Hudson Elementary School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1999
Mr. Amigo Reception, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1999
“Fiesta Diabetes”, Valley Baptist Hospital, Harlingen, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1998
T.A.H.P.E.R.D., “Making a Difference in Physical Education”, Region I Workshop, co-host, 1998
“Dance Extravaganza Clinics”, Co-host, 1998
Diocese of Brownsville Catholic Schools, In-service Training, “Fun Activities for Physical
Education”, Co-presenter, 1998
Diocese of Brownsville Catholic Schools, In-service Training, “Fitness & Wellness Games &
Activities”, Co-presenter, 1998
Brownsville Elk’s Lodge, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1998
Southmost Elementary School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1998
Skinner Elementary School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1998
Castañeda Elementary School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1998
Stell Middle School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1998
St. Luke’s Catholic School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1998
Del Castillo Elementary School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1998
Egly Elementary School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1998
Winter Resident’s Club, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1998
Mr. Amigo Reception, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1998
Ebony Convalescent Home, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1998
El Sol Adult Day Care Center, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1998
El Jardin Adult Day Care Center, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1998
La Feria de Valle Hermoso, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1997
Friends Association, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1997
Southmost Elementary School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1997
Pan American Round Table, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1997
Clearwater Elementary School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1997
Brownsville Winter Resident’s Club, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1997
Victoria Elementary School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1997
Vermillion Elementary School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1997
Victoria Elementary Teacher Appreciation Night, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1997
Mr. Amigo Reception, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1997
Sombrero Festival, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1997
Ebony Lake Convalescent Home, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1997
El Sol Convalescent Home, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1997
El Jardin Convalescent Home, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1997
16 de Septiembre Celebration, KIWW 99.5, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1996
Brownsville Housing Authority Pinata Carnival, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1996
Mexican World, Amigoland Mall, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1996
Festival Dia de la Raza, Matamoros, Mexico, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1996
Porter High School Annual Dance Concert, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1996
La Feria de Valle Hermoso, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1996
Girls Scouts of Brownsville Lock-In, Self-defense Workshop, Presenter, 1996
Gonzalez Elementary School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1996
Southmost Elementary School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1996
Brownsville Winter Resident's Club, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1996
Clearwater Elementary School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1996
Pan American Round Table, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1996
Mr. Amigo Reception, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1996
Sombrero Festival, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1996
Ebony Lake Convelescent Home, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1996
Amigos del Valle, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1996
T.A.H.P.E.R.D. Region I Workshop, Director of Event, 1995
UTB/TEEX General Services Administration Conference, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1995
State of Texas Foreign Language State Conference, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1995
Port of Brownsville's 59th Anniversary Celebration, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1995
AT&T Regional Conference, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1995
T.A.H.P.E.R.D. Administrator's Summer Conference, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1995
Canales Elementary School, Fitness Lecture for Saturday Academy, Presenter, 1995
Vermillion Elementary School, Career Day, Presenter, 1995
Brownsville Jaycees, Self-Defense Seminar, Co-presenter, 1995
Student Services Secretaries Round Table, Self-Defense Seminar, Co-presenter, 1995
Texas Department of Human Services, Self-Defense Seminar, Co-presenter, 1995
Vogue Beauty College, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1995
Vela Intermediate School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1995
Lincoln Park School P.T.A., Folklórico Dance Performance, 1995
Longoria Elementary School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1995
Southmost Elementary School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1995
Central Elementary School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1995
Ebony Lake Convalescent Home, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1995
Russell Elementary School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1995
St. Joseph Academy Dinner Banquet, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1995
Mr. Amigo Reception, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1995
Casa del Sol Adult Center, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1995
Clearwater Elementary School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1995
Porter High School lst Annual Fine Arts Dance Presentation, 1995
Cameron County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1995
Besteiro Elementary School, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1995
Miss U.S.A. Pageant Contestants, Videotaped Folklórico Dance, 1995
Casa de Cultura de Matamoros Desfile de Porristas, Judge, 1994 & 1995
Pan American Round Table, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1994
T.A.H.P.E.R.D. Region I Workshop, Director of Event, 1994
UTB/TSC Crime Prevention Week Workshop, Self-Defense Seminar, Co-presenter, 1994
Sweat the Stress Workshop, Aerobic Session, Presenter, 1994
Peter Piper Pizza Grand Opening Fiesta, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1994
B.I.S.D. 40th Class Reunion Folklórico Dance Performance, 1994
Besteiro Junior High Career Day Presentation, 1994
Ebony Lake Convalescent Home Folklórico Dance Presentation, 1994
Southmost Elementary School Folklórico Dance Presentation, 1994
Women's Self Defense Workshop for Safe Campus Week, Co-presenter, 1994
Sombrero Festival, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1994 - 1990
Morningside Elementary Dyslexia Lab, assisted in making creative instructional materials, 1993
Border Plant Wives, Self-Defense Seminar, Presenter, 1992
Mr. Amigo Reception, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1992 - 1988
American Red Cross CPR Clinic, volunteer, 1991
Mr. Amigo Association, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1991
Rio Grande Valley Shrine Club, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1991
Longoria Elementary, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1991
Texas Association School Nursing State Convention, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1991
Up With People, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1990 & 1989
University of Pan American, Office of Student Development, Self-Defense Workshop, Co-presenter,
1990, 1989, 1988 & 1987
Sunrise Mall Merchant's Association, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1990
Brownsville Winter Residents Club, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1990
Camille Lightner Playhouse, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1989
Hidalgo County Health Department, Self-Defense Workshop, co-presenter, 1989
U.S.S. Lawrence Naval Vessel, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1989
Sharp Elementary Faculty, Self-Defense Workshop, Co-presenter, 1989
Cameron County Legal Secretaries Association, Folklórico Dance Performance, 1988
St. Mary's Elementary School, Personal Safety Skills for Children Seminar, Co-presenter, 1987
Los Fresnos First Baptist Church, Self-Defense Workshop, Presenter, 1986
Brownsville Newcomers Club, Self-Defense Workshop, Co-presenter, 1985
Brownsville Independent School District Inservice, Aerobic Dance & Exercise Workshop, Presenter,
1984
Professional Women Speak, Self-Defense Workshop, co-presenter, 1982
Pan American University at Edinburg, Self-Defense Seminar, 1982
Scholarly Activity
A.
Publications
NASPE SPA report, co-author, recognized with conditions, 2012
“Mexican Folkloric Dance: Bailamos?” PELinks4U.org, Joint Author, 2008
“La Doctora Dice,” publication for Tu Salud, Si Cuenta Newsletter for The University of Texas
School of Public Health, 2005
"Anglo and Hispanic Women Administrators' Perceptions of the Conflict Among Their Multiple Roles
As Professional, Spouse, Parent and Self In Selected Higher Education Institutions In Texas,"
Dissertation Study, 1993
Health Education Program Proposal, Joint Author, 1993
Master of Science Program Proposal, Joint Author, 1993
"Self-Perception of Women Faculty and Administrators Towards Their Roles As Mother, Wife, and
Career," Candidacy Paper, 1992
Texas Southmost College Gymnasium Policy Manual, 1991
B.
Presentations
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, presenter, “ Folkoric Dance
for All,” Annual Conference, Galveston, Texas, 2012
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, presenter, “Zumbathon—
Nonstop Latin Dance!” Annual Conference, Galveston, Texas, 2012
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, presenter, “Dances from
Chiapas for Your Folk Dance Curriculum,” Annual Conference, Dallas Texas, 2011
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, presenter, “La Redova
Mexican Folk Style,” Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, 2011
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, “Afternoon of
Mexican Dance,” presenter, Fort Worth, Texas, 2008
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, “Parade of Traditional
Dance Costumes of Mexico,” presenter, Fort Worth, Texas, 2008
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Co-presenter, “Developing a
Physical Fitness Camp for Autistic Children,” Annual Conference, Fort Worth, Texas, 2006
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Co-presenter, “Bailamos El
Cha-cha!,” Annual Conference, Fort Worth, Texas, 2006
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Co-presenter, “The Mexican
Polka: Taconeando Style,” Annual Conference, Fort Worth, Texas, 2006
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Co-presenter, “Shall We
Dance the Danzon and Mexican Schotissche,” Annual Conference, Corpus Christi,
Texas, 2005
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Co-presenter, “Parade of
Mexico’s Traditional Dance Costumes,” Annual Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas, 2005
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Co-presenter, “Up and
Away: Stunt Kite Flying in Your Adventure/Outdoor Curriculum,” Annual Conference, Corpus
Christi, Texas, 2005
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Co-presenter,
“Adventure/Outdoor Education South Texas Style,” Annual Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas,
2005
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Co-presenter, “Using
Homework Assignments in Physical Education to Develop Parental Awareness/Participation,”
Annual Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas, 2005
The National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies Tejas FOCO, Presenter, “Strategies for
Teaching Mexican Folklorico Dance,” Annual Conference, UTB/TSC, 2003
The National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies Tejas FOCO, Presenter, “Trajes
Regionales de Mexico,” Annual Conference, UTB/TSC, 2003
Brownsville Association for the Education of Young Children Conference, Presenter: “Mas Bailes de
México”, 2002
Texas Association for Health, Physcial Education, Recreation and Dance, Presenter, “Teaching
Méxican Folklórico Dance in the Public Schools,” Annual Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas,
2001
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Co-presenter: “ExCET
Strategies”, Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, 2000
American Educational Research Association, Co-presenter: “Dilemmas in Educator Preparation: The
State Mandated Test for Certification and Accreditaton”, Annual Conference, Montreal,
Canada, 1999
Brownsville Association for the Education of Young Children Conference, Presentation: “Teaching
Folklórico Dance in the Elementary Schools”, 1999
Texas Association of Elementary Physical Education Administrators, Co-Presenter: “ExCET
Strategies for Student Success”, Annual Conference, 1998
5a. Encuentro Binacional de Educación, “Una Cultura Una Frontera”, Presentation: “El Deporte en la
Educación Básica”, Annual Conference, 1998
"Anglo and Hispanic Women Administrators' Perceptions of the Conflict Among Their Multiple Roles
as Professional, Spouse, Parent and Self In Selected Higher Education Institutions In Texas,"
(1993). Dissertation Defense, University of Houston, October 29th, Houston, Texas
"University of Houston - The University of Texas at Brownsville Cooperative Doctoral Program In
Educational Leadership: Empowering Hispanic Women," (1993). Speech delivered at The 9th
Annual Minority Recruitment and Retention Conference, April 23rd, Austin, Texas
C.
Professional Development
Conferences/Conventions
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Conference, Galveston,
Texas, 2012
Texas Dance Educator’s Association, Houston, Texas 2011
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Conference, Dallas, Texas,
2011
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Leadership Conference,
Kerrville, Texas, 2011
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Conference, Galveston,
Texas 2010
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Leadership Conference,
Kerrville, Texas, 2010
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Conference, Fort Worth,
2009
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Leadership Conference,
Fredericksburg, Texas, 2008
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Corpus Christi, Texas, 2008
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Galveston, Texas, 2007
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Fort Worth, Texas, 2006
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Corpus Christi, Texas, 2005
Summer Institute for Women in Higher Education, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 2003
Jalisco and Yucatan Dance Workshop, Corpus Christi, Texas 2003
Texas Western State Certification Conference, San Antonio, Texas, 2002
Jalisco and Yucatan Dance Workshop, Corpus Christi, Texas, 2002
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Dallas,
Texas, 2002
Tamaulipas Norte and Huasteca Dance Workshop, Corpus Christi, Texas, 2002
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Summer Leadership
Conference, Edinburg, Texas, 2002
National Intramural, Recreation and Sport Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas, 2002
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Convention, Corpus
Christi, Texas, 2001
American Council on Education, “Chairing the Academic Department Workshop,” San Antonio,
Texas, 2001
Asociación Nacional de Grupos Folklórico, Board Meeting, Riverside, California, 2001
Asociación Nacional de Grupos Folklóricos, Annual Conference, Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico, 2001
American Association for Higher Education 9th Annual Conference, Tampa, Florida, 2000
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention,
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, 2000
Asociación Nacional de Grupos Folklóricos, Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas, 2000
1999 Fall Texas Teacher Education Conference, Lubbock, Texas, 1999
University of Houston Downtown, Department of Urban Education, ExCET Visit, Houston, Texas
1999
American Education Research Association, Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada, 1999
State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), Oversight Team Update, Austin, Texas, 1999
Asociación Nacional de Grupos Folklóricos, Annual Conference, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, 1999
Educator Preparation Improvement Initiative (EPII) Training, Austin, Texas, 1998
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Houston
Texas, 1998
American Education Research Association, Annual Conference, San Diego, California, 1998
Asociación Nacional de Grupos Folklóricos, Annual Conference, Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes,
México, 1998
Asociación Nacional de Grupos Folklóricos, Annual Conference, Kansas City Missouri, 1997
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Forth
Worth, Texas, 1997
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Austin,
1995
Training the Trainers: Best Practices in Middle School Wellness, Austin, Texas, 1995
Asociación Nacional de Grupos Folklóricos, Annual Conference, Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico, 1996
Ballet Folklorico de Estrellas State Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas 1995
Expanding Horizons Technology in Physical Education Conference, San Antonio, 1995
Texas A & M Folkloric Dance Conference, Kingsville, Texas, 1994
Asociación Nacional de Grupos Folklóricos, Annual Conference, Tucson, Arizona, 1994
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Austin,
1994
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Elem.& Sec. Adm.
Conference, South Padre Island, 1994
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance,
Denver, Colorado, 1994
Integration of Technology Across the Curriculum, San Antonio, Texas, 1994
The Second Annual Texas Education Agency Curriculum Conference for Physical Education
Teachers, Austin, 1993
Southern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Convention, Dallas, 1993
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Corpus
Christi, 1991
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Lubbock,
1990
National Seminars, Inc., "Assertiveness Skills for Women Managers and Supervisors," McAllen, 1989
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Convention, Dallas,
1987
D.
Educational Advancement
Earned an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration under the Educational Leadership and Cultural
Studies Department at the University of Houston, Houston, 1993 (Worked on doctorate from
1988 to 1993.)
Earned 24 hours in the field of kinesiology above the Master's Degree level and 6 hours outside field,
1980 - 1987
E.
Creative Endeavor
Director, “Por Amor al Folklor,” Dance Recital, 2013
Director, “Mexico de Ayer y Hoy,” Dance Recital, 2012
Director, “Noche Mexicana,” Dance Recital, 2012
Director, “Estampas Mexicanas con Corazon,” 2011
Director, “Noche Mexicana,” Dance Recital, 2010
Director, “Asi Es Nuestro Mexico,” Dance Recital, 2006
Director, “Raices Méxicanas,” Dance Recital, 2002
Director, “Historia de un México Lindo,” Dance Recital, 2002
Director, “Celebrando Lo Nuestro,” Dance Recital, 2000
Director, "Estampas Méxicanas," Dance Recital, 1992
Director, "Nuestro México," Dance Recital, 1991
Director, "Nuestro México," Dance Recital, 1990
Director, "Viva México," Dance Recital, 1989
F.
Grants
Wal-Mart Fund, Grupo Folklorico, $500
Wal-Mart Fund, Grupo Folklorico, $1,000, $500, 2006
Wal-Mart Fund, Grupo Folklórico, $200, 2006
Wal-Mart Fund, Grupo Folklórico, $200, 2005
Brownsville Jaycees, Grupo Folklórico, $200, 2005
Brownsville Jaycees, Buena Vida Civic Engagement Project, $250, 2004
President’s Fund, Grupo Folklórico Tizatlán, $1,200, 2002
Wal-Mart Fund, Grupo Folklórico Tizatlán, $500, 2002
President's Fund, Ballet Folklórico Tizatlán, $3,760, 1996
Texas Southmost College Grant, Ballet Folklórico Tizatlán, $1220, 1995
Texas Southmost College Grant, Folklórico Dance Curriculum Guide, $1500, 1995
H.
Awards
Grand Champion, Competencia Folklorica de Tejas, 2013
Best College Folklorico Performance, Competencia Folklorica de Tejas, 2013
Honor Award, Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 2012
College of Education Apple Award, Recipient, 2009
College of Education Apple Award, Recipient, 2008
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, University Dance Educator
of the Year, Recipient, 2007
Exceptional Merit, UTB/TSC, recipient, 2007
National Institute for Staff and Professional Development, NISOD, 2006
“Chase the Burn Award,” UTB/TSC Body Shop, Recipient, 2005
Advocate Award for the Education of Young Children, Recipient, 2002
University System Chancellor’s Teaching Award, Recipient, 1999
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Disney Customer Service Training Seminar, Disneyworld, Orlando, Florida, 2000
EPII Training, Austin, Texas, 1998
National Seminars, Team Building, 1998
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Annual Conventions, 1978 -1998,
(Missed five conventions)
Second Annual Texas Education Agency Curriculum Conference for Physical Educators, 1993
Various Faculty Development Workshops, Texas Southmost College, 1978 - 1992
National Seminars, Assertiveness Skills for Women Managers and Supervisors, 1989
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1995 to present
Kappa Delta PI, 1995 – 1996, 2012, 2013
Asociacion Nacional de Grupos Folklorico, 1994 to 2004
American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1994, 2006, 2008
The University of Texas at Brownsville Faculty Academic Senate, 1992 - present
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1978 - 1994
National Network of Hispanic Women, 1993