PRTESOL 40th Anniversary

1. 40 Years of Excellence

3. Nívea McClintock

4. Ramón Santiago

5. NitzaLladó

6. Antonio J. Martínez

7. Lucy Portela

8. Carola A. Marín

9. Ronald Flores

10. Edwin Lamoli Torres

11. Betty Prados

12. Agnes B. Werner

13. Alice Jimenez

14. Héctor M. Peña

15. Aurora Rodríguez

16. YldaFarré-Rigau

17. Madeleine Hudders

18. María A. Irizarry

19. Nereida Delgado

20. Nick Silva

22. 1969 First President: Paquita Ayala Department of Education Vice-President: Annette López We were the first TESOL affiliate First PR TESOL Conference: Colegio Las Madres, Santurce (University of Sacred Heart) Keynote Speaker: Dr. Judith Nine Curt Attendance of approximately 200 people

24. Nivea McClintock - 1973

25. 1973 President: Nivea McClintock University of Puerto Rico PRTESOL Conference: University of Puerto Rico Bayamón PRTESOL hosted the seventh Annual TESOL Convention at the Caribe Hilton The TESOLGRAM was born First TESOLGRAM editor Joseph Kavetsky

27. Ramon Santiago - 1974

28. 1974 President: Ramon Santiago University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Two Conferences were held: University of Puerto Rico –Rio Piedras University of Puerto Rico –Mayagüez Board meetings were held throughout the Island.

29. Nitza Llado - 1975

30. 1975 President: Nitza Lladó University of Puerto Rico The youngest president Designed the first PRTESOL Flag and Pin Began work on the first Constitution Three Conference were held: Catholic University, Ponce University of Sacred Heart, Santurce University of Puerto Rico, Humacao

31. Antonio Martinez - 1976

32. 1976 President: Antonio Martínez University of Puerto Rico Two Conventions were held: Condado Holiday Inn The first Convention to be held at a hotel. Co- sponsored a convention with DATE- Dominican Association of Teacher of English. 70 PRTESOL members traveled to the Dominican Republic for it. Two small Conferences at: University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo Colegio Universitario del Turabo

33. Lucy Portela - 1977

34. 1977 President: Lucy Portela Department of Education PRTESOL Convention at El San Juan Hotel PRTESOL wrote it’s first Constitution. We became incorporated with the Department of State as a non-profit organization. Regional chapters were organized- Western and Southern. Two Mini Conferences: Aguadilla and Humacao.

35. Carola A. Marin - 1978

36. 1978 President: Carola Marin Puerto Rico Junior College PRTESOL Convention at The Sheraton Hotel Keynote Speaker: Harvey Nadler Special guest speaker: Carlos Chardon- Secretary of Education National Association Of Bilingual Education (NABE) was held here with the collaboration of PRTESOL 3,500 attended

37. Ronald Flores - 1979

38. 1979 President: Ronald Flores Colegio Universitario del Turabo PRTESOL Convention: Dupont Plaza Hotel November Keynote Speaker: Ismael Almodovar UPR President TESOLGRAM had a special convention issue. Bulletin from the Board was created.

40. Edwin Lamoli Torres - 1980

41. 1980 President: Edwin Lamoli University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez PRTESOL Convention: Condado Convention Center (First convention to be held there) November 14-15 Keynote Speaker: H Douglas Brown. A special interest group of elementary school teachers was school organized. The PRTESOL constitution was amended Northern TESOL was organized.

43. Betty Prados - 1981

44. 1981 President: Betty Prados Sacred Heart Academy First Elementary School Teacher to be president PRTESOL Convention: Condado Convention Center November 7-8 Keynote Speaker: Christian Bratt Paulston Special Speaker: María Socorro Lacot Secretary of Education Eastern TESOL was organized. Each chapter had local activities. Awards were created for members Two Scholarships for graduate ESL studies were awarded.

46. Agnes B. Werner - 1982

47. 1982 President: Agnes Werner University of Puerto Rico PRTESOL Convention: Condado Convention Center November 19-20,1982. Keynote Speakers: Richard Allright and Diana Larsen TESOL President 1982 First Summer Institute was held Co- sponsored by Scott Foresman & Co. June 7-11 at UPR. (One week) Regional chapter conferences were held

49. Alice Jimenez - 1983

50. 1983 President: Alice Jiménez Department of Education PRTESOL Convention: Condado Holiday Inn November 11-12 Summer Institute (one week) Inter American University, San German campus

52. Hector M. Peña - 1984

53. 1984 President: Héctor Péña University of Puerto Rico Bayamón PRTESOL Convention: Palace Hotel Isla Verde November 16-17 Keynote Speakers: Mary Finocchiaro and Charles Blatchford TESOL President 1984 Summer Institute: Catholic University, June 4-8. Topic: Improve Ourselves as Teachers of ESL Speakers: Mary Elizabeth Hines, Evelyn Nelson TESOL President 1983, Pat Alma Moreno Department of Education.

55. Aurora Rodriguez - 1985

56. 1985 President: Aurora Rodríguez Inter-Americana University, San German 2003 Recipient- The Marie Elaine Aloise Lifetime achievement award PRTESOL Conference: Condado Convention Center November 22-23, 1985 Keynote Speakers: Harvey Nadler and Anthony Gregoric Summer Institute Humacao University College (one week). First Regional Conference

58. Ylda Farre-Rigau -1986

59. 1986 President: Ylda Farré- Rigau University of Puerto Rico Executive Secretary & Treasurer for five years First recipient of PRTESOL Lifetime Achievement Award 1998 PRTESOL Conference: Condado Convention Center Theme: Diversity and Challenge Memorial for Tony Martínez.-past president 1976 Second Regional Caribbean Conference in Venezuela- Several PRTESOL member’s presented and attended One week Summer Institute at University of Turabo With Continuing Education Credits Special Dinner Activities in Metro Area with: Stephen Krashen and Kenji Hakuta Distinguished Educators Award given to Harvey Nadler

61. Madeleine Hudders - 1987

62. 1987 President: Madeline Hadders University of Puerto Rico PRTESOL Convention: Condado Convention Center Theme: Working Together Hosted the Third Caribbean Regional Conference Dedicated to the Secretaries of the of Department of Education Keynote Speakers: John Oller, Jean Zukowski-Faust, Leslie Ford and John Dennis One week Summer Institute on Critical Thinking, Expository Writing, Learning Disabilities University of Puerto Rico, Bayamón.

64. Maria Antonia Irizarry - 1988

65. 1988 President: María Antonia Irizarry University of Puerto Rico PRTESOL Convention: Condado Plaza Hotel Nov 18-19 Theme: Fifteen Years Working Hand in Hand with the Teachers Of Our Island Keynote Speakers : Dick Allwright Carol Numrich, and Judy Olsen. Summer Institute UPR, Arecibo one-week Thinking Through English Technology & Creativity, Cooperative Learning, Teaching English Through the Performing Arts.

66. Nereida Delgado - 1989

68. Nick Silva - 1990

69. 1989 President: Nick Silva American University PRTESOL Convention: Normandie Hotel, San Juan November 2-3, Theme: Enhancing the Best of our Tradition and the Promise of a New Horizon in ESL Summer Institute (one day) Ponce Holiday Inn

71. Carmen Maria Melendez 1991

72. 1991 President: Carmen María Meléndez University of Puerto Rico PRTESOL Convention: Condado Beach Hotel Keynote Speakers: Lydia Stack- TESOL President 1991, Rebecca Oxford and Jean Maculaitos Tenth Summers Institute (one day) Rio Mar Beach Hotel. Topic: Reading Comprehension Speaker: Dr. Joan D. Coley. The Constitution was amended

74. Gilbert Toro Ventura - 1992

75. 1992 President: Gilbert Toro Catholic University 1999Recipient of the PRTESOL Lifetime Achievement Award PRTESOL Convention: Condado Beach Hotel Nov 20-21 Theme: Exploring A New World Keynote Speakers: Jack Richards and Robert Lado $18,000 profit was made on the convention. Summer Institute:Antilles High School- Buchanan Topic: Classroom Research. Speaker: Claryce Evans The Constitution was amended.

76. Millie Commander - 1993

77. 1993 President: Millie Commander Inter American University, Metro campus PRTESOL Convention: Condado Convention Center Nov 12-13Theme: Puerto Rico is Part of The Whole Keynote Speaker: James Bauman Editor of the ReadingTeacher Summer Institute (one day) Inter American University -Metro Topic: Alternative Approaches & Theories in Second Language Acquisition Speaker: Miriam Eisenstein Highlight of the year: Important Amendments to the Constitution PRTESOL Position paper on English as an official language in Puerto Rico offered at the house of Representative hearing VISA Account was opened PRTESOL Work closely with the Department Education for membership and convention attendance. Established special fee for retired members. Applied for Employer Identification number with the IRS.

78. Matilde Garcia - 1994

79. 1994 President: Matilde García Inter-American University, Metro campus PRTESOL Convention: Condado Convention Center November 18-19 Theme: Spanish and English in Puerto Rico- Back to Back or Side to Side Keynote Speakers: H. Douglas Brown and Mario Herrera (first time in Puerto Rico) Ceremony held to Honor Past Presidents Summer Institute one: University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla

81. Annie Montero - 1995

82. 1995 President: Annie Montero Catholic University PRTESOL Convention: Ponce Hilton Hotel November 17-18 First Hotel Convention taken out of the Metro Area TESOL: Facing the 21st Century. Keynote Speakers: Carolyn Graham and Mario Herrera Publishers’ Reception at Castillo Serrallés Summer Institute University of Puerto Rico, Arecibo Speaker: Maty García Membership list was reorganized and computerized Metro chapter was organized.

84. Shirley Jimenez - 1996

85. 1996 President: Shirley Jiménez Catholic University PRTESOL Convention: Ponce Hilton Hotel and Casino November 15-16 Fourth Central American and Caribbean Regional TESOL Theme: TESOL Beyond Boundries Keynote Speakers: Dr. Diane Larsen- Freeman Dr. Patricia Richard-Amato and Dr. Spencer Kagan Summer Institute: University of Turabo Topic: Alternative Assessment Speaker: Madeline Hudders The Constitution became bylaws and it was amended The Socio Political Concerns Committee was created First WEB Page created by Dr. Robert Van Trieste Awards & Scholarships were renewed and expanded. Revival of the Eastern PRTESOL Chapter.

87. Lionel Kaufman, Jr. - 1997

88. 1997 President: Lionel Kaufman University of Puerto Rico Humacao PRTESOL Convention: Caribe Hilton Hotel November 14-15 Theme: Approaching the Next Millennium Diversity and Variety Keynote Speakers: Joy Reid, Michael Mc Carthy, Andrew Cohen and Jim Cummins Summer Institute Inter American University, Ponce Topic: The Use of Computers in the ESL Classroom Speakers: Dr. Mark Wekander, Dr. Robert Van Trieste and Dr. Sharon Clampitt Dramatic increase in membership 1,500. The Bylaws were amended

90. Marie Elaine Aloise - 1998

91. 1998 President: Marie Elaine Aloise Department of Education PRTESOL Convention: San Juan Grand Beach Resort, Isla Verde Nov 20-21 Theme: Recalling the Past to Gain Insight to the Future Keynote Speakers: Dr. Miriam Eisenstein- Ebsworth and Dr. Mary Ann Christson Summer Institute: Lifetime Achievement Award was established and awarded to Dr. YldaFarré.

93. Carmen May - 1999

94. 1999 President: Carmen May University of Puerto Rico Bayamón PRTESOL Convention: Ponce Hilton and Casino Hotel Nov 12-13 Theme: Opening Doors to Goals of Excellence Keynote Speakers: Dr. Steven Molinsky, Dr. Neil Anderson and Mario Herrera Summer Institute at The University of the Sacred Heart University Topic: Successful Proposal Writing for Funds, Equipment and Grants with three speakers. Publisher’s cocktail was held at the beginning of the year. A strong membership drives was held. Close collaboration with Department of Education.

96. Jean Rodriguez - 2000

97. 2000 President: Jean Rodríguez Inter American University, Guayama PRTESOL Convention: Wyndham El Conquistador Resort, Fajardo November 17-18, 2000 Theme: Amidst the Nouveau Millennium Keynote Speakers: Dr. Roger Farr, Michael Atkins, and George Suarez Summer Institute at University of the Sacred Heart Topic: Social and Emotional Intelligence Multiples Intelligences Speakers: Dr. Naomi Vega Nieves and Prof. Marta Y. Pabellón

99. Marta Y. Pabellon - 2001

100. 2001 President: Marta Y. Pabellón Department of Education First public high school teacher to serve as president Dr. Marie Aloise- past president served as Executive Secretary PRTESOL Convention: Condado Plaza Hotel November 16-17 Theme: A Rainbow of Intelligences Equals Uniqueness Keynote Speakers: Dr. Spencer Kagan and Mario Herrera Summer Institute- June 9 Caribbean University- Vega Baja Highlights of the year: Established close collaboration with the English teachers of the Dominican Republic. Economic recovery of PRTESOL

102. Naomi Vega Nieves - 2002

103. 2002 President: Dr. Naomi Vega Nieves The University of the Sacred Heart PRTESOL Convention: Ritz Carlton San Juan Hotel Spa and Casino, Isla Verde November 22-23 Theme: Language and Literacy:Perspectives and Challenges Keynote Speakers: Dr. Roger Farr and Dr. Keith Folse Memorial was held for Dr. Marie Elaine Aloise who died July 27, 2002 Summer Institute: Inter American University, Bayamón Topics: Testing, Brain Based learning and Power Point Presentations Speaker: Prof.Gladys Cruz, Dr.Marie Elaine Aloise Dr. Debra Ann Zumaeta

105. Estella Marquez - 2003

106. 2003 President: Estella Márquez CarvinSchool, Carolina PRTESOL Convention: Wyndham El San Juan Hotel & Casino, Isla Verde November 21-22 Theme: Teaching English in the Digital Age Keynote Speakers: Dr. DannettGeolen Babb and Dr. Rory McGreal Mini-Institute by Dr. Mario Herrera Summer Institute -June 7 -Catholic University, Ponce Topics: Reading and Writing Techniques, Integrating Music and Art, Special Needs Students

108. William Garcia-Cardona - 2004

109. 2004 President: William Garcia-Cardona University of Puerto Rico PRTESOL Convention: Caribe Hilton Hotel November 19-20 Theme: Merging all our Voices as One: Imagine the Possibilities

110. Miriam Deida - 2005

111. 2005 President: Miriam Deida Catholic University PRTESOL Convention: Universidad del Turabo, Cayey November 5 Theme: Stepping Towards the Future in Language Learning

112. Inocencia Nieves Muñoz - 2006

113. 2006 President:Inocencia Nieves Muñoz Department of Education PRTESOL Convention: Condado Plaza Hotel November10-11 Theme:Empowering Teachers: English Crossing Boundaries Keynote Speakers: Mary Ellen Vogt, Pamela Hartman, and Dr. Felix Padilla

114. AudaIvettePérez - 2007

116. Creating Your Own Course on Blackboard, Prof. Daniel Mercado

118. 2008 President:José Sellas Inter American University PRTESOL Convention: Gran Melia Hotel and Resort, Río Grande November21-22 Theme: The Next Generation of ESL: Tapestry for Sucess Keynote Speakers: Dr. Mario Herrera and Dr. Rosalie Porter

119. Miguel A. Camacho - 2009

120. 2009 President: Miguel A. Camacho Department of Education PRTESOL Convention: Ponce Hilton November20-21 Theme: Winds of Change: Teaching for Tomorrow Keynote Speakers: Dr. Deborah Short and Esmeralda Santiago