Rosemary Echeverria

       Hi! I'm Rosemary Echeverria. I'm a doctoral student in Education at the University of Texas at El Paso. As I work to complete my PhD, I have two other M.A. degrees to my credit, in educational guidance and counseling and instructional specialization, as well as a bachelor's degree in English. I am also a full-time teacher for the Ysleta Independent School District, which has recently become the only urban school district to be recognized by the Texas Education Agency as a Model of Excellence. My areas of interest are focused on the integration of technology into the curriculum, and efforts to make computers and multi-media readily available tools for all students. To this end, I have applied for and been awarded several grants which have allowed me to convert my typical 5th grade classroom into a multi-media haven. As well as integrating technology, I also recognize the importance of a well-rounded education; thus, I have helped to establish such programs as ballet, karate, and choir as part of the curriculum at Cedar Grove Elementary School.

     As living proof of the educational philosophy I share with my husband, our four children have made education an active part of their own lives. Our two sons, Danny and David, are both college graduates from UTEP and Stanford University, respectively. Our two daughters, Cecilia and Nina are currently enrolled in UTEP and Stanford, respectively.