Dr. Romelia Hurtado de Vivas

Graduate Coordinator
Assistant Professor
Bilingual Education
ED 135
575.562.2977
Romelia.HurtadodeVivas@enmu.edu

Academic Background
Ph.D. University of New Mexico
M.Ed. Teachers College, Columbia University
M.A. Colorado State University
B.A. University of Washington

Scholarly Interests
Bilingual Education literacy strategies for
English Language Learners, Teaching English/Spanish as a Foreign Language, Qualitative research in the area of teachers beliefs and practices, Children's Literature.

Selected Publications
"Paulo Freire's Influence in Latin American Teachers" (work in progress)
"Critical Thinking and Beyond" (work in progress)

Biography
Dr. Hurtado de Vivas was born in San Tome, Anzoategui in Venezuela. After graduating from high school, she came to the USA to continue her education. Later she returned to her country and worked for twenty years at the Universidad de Oriente, in Cumana where she taught courses in Education and in the field of English as a Second Language. Two years ago, Dr. Hurtado de Vivas came to Portales to work as an Assistant Professor at Eastern.

"Up to now, my experience in Portales has been very exciting and meaningful. I look forward to many productive years ahead with new challenges and accomplishments." — Dr. Hurtado de Vivas