From: No English
To: PhD in English
To: PhD in English
- One of the most experienced Hispanic Heritage Month Latino Speakers in the U.S.
- Born in El Salvador, grew up in housing projects, knew no English, now a professor with a Ph.D. in English
Featured in nationally syndicated show, American Latino TV, NPR, and Univision
Pushcart Prize Winner
NEATE Poet of the Year
Author of the International Book Award Finalist, Toys Made of Rock, and When Love Was Reels
National Association of Multicultural Education CT Faculty of the Year
Featured in Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
Fulbright Scholar
AAHHE Outstanding Latino Faculty of the Year
Experienced, popular keynote and motivational speaker for events at colleges, universities, and organizations throughout the U.S.