B.A. in Psychology with a second major in Education from Pan American University,Edinburg,Tx 1980, Elementary Teaching Certificate

Master of Science Degree in Reading from Texas A&I University,Kingsville,Tx. 1985,
Reading Specialist Certificate

Supervisor's Certificate in Reading from Texas A&I University,Kingsville,Tx. 1985,

Certificate of Mid-Management Administration from Texas A&I University,Kingsville,Tx. 1994,

Master ReadingTeacher Certification from Region One Education Center,Tx. 2001. A recognized published Poet for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry 1995 & 1996.
Also recognized as an outstanding distinguished teacher listed among Who's Who among America's Teachers .

Published Author 1995 & 1996