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I was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. I always found math to be logical and easy to work with. After graduating from high school, I left home for college. As a first-generation college student, no one in my home could advise me about the rigors of higher education. As I struggled to learn how to read an academic book and study daily, I realized I wanted to become a math teacher. I wanted to return to El Paso and prepare Latinx students from my community for college. I became a high school teacher after earning my master's degree in mathematics. Several years later, I took a position as a lecturer at the University of Texas at El Paso. In 2012 I wanted to expand my understanding of teaching mathematics, so I began a doctoral program. I attained my Ph.D. in teaching, learning, and culture with an emphasis on math education in 2017. I came to Berea College to be a part of an institution that believes in education for all people. I hope to contribute to the legacy that is Berea College.
- Ph.D. Teaching, Learning, and Culture with an emphasis in math education, 2017
- M.S. Mathematics, 1994
- B.S. Mathematics, 1992
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