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• Millie Commander (1993)• Matilde García (1994)• Annie Montero (1995)• Shirley Jimenez (1996)• Lionel Kaufman, Jr. (1997)• Marie Elaine Aloise (1998)• Carmen May (1999)• Jean Rodríguez (2000)• Marta Y. Pabellón (2001)• Naomi Vega Nieves(2002)• Estella Marquez (2003)• William García-Cardona (2004)• Miriam Deida (2005)• Inocencia Nieves (2006)• Auda Ivette Pérez (2007)• José Sellas (2008)• Miguel A. Camacho (2009)• Gladys Perez (2010)• Josué Alejandro (2011)
PUERTO RICO TESOL'S PRESIDENTS• Paquita Ayala (1969)• Nívea McClintock (1973)• Ramón Santiago (1974)• Nitza Lladó (1975)• Antonio J. Martínez (1976)• Lucy Portela (1977)• Carola A. Marín (1978)• Ronald Flores (1979)• Edwin Lamoli Torres (1980)• Betty Prados (1981)• Agnes B. Werner (1982)• Alice Jimenez (1983)• Héctor M. Peña (1984)• Aurora Rodríguez (1985)• Ylda Farré-Rigau (1986)• Madeleine Hudders (1987)• María A. Irizarry (1988)• Nereida Delgado (1989)• Nick Silva (1990)• Carmen M. Meléndez (1991)• Gilbert Toro Ventura (1992)
Paquita Ayala (1969)
1969
First President: Paquita AyalaDepartment 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
Nivea McClintock (1973)
1973
President: Nivea McClintockUniversity 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
Ramon Santiago (1974)
1974
President: Ramon SantiagoUniversity 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.
Nitza Llado (1975)
1975
President: Nitza LladóUniversity 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
Antonio Martinez (1976)
1976
President: Antonio MartínezUniversity 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 - AreciboColegio Universitario del Turabo
Lucy Portela (1977)
1977
President: Lucy PortelaDepartment 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.
Carola A. Marin (1978)
1978
President: Carola MarinPuerto Rico Junior College
PRTESOL Convention at The Sheraton HotelKeynote 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
Ronald Flores (1979)
1979
President: Ronald FloresColegio Universitario del Turabo
PRTESOL Convention: Dupont Plaza HotelNovember
Keynote Speaker: Ismael Almodovar UPR President
TESOLGRAM had a special convention issue.
Bulletin from the Board was created.
Edwin Lamoli Torres (1980)
1980
President: Edwin LamoliUniversity 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.
Betty Prados (1981)
1981
President: Betty PradosSacred Heart Academy
First Elementary School Teacher to be president
PRTESOL Convention: Condado Convention CenterNovember 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.
Agnes B. Werner (1982)
1982
President: Agnes WernerUniversity 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
Alice Jimenez (1983)
1983
President: Alice JiménezDepartment of Education
PRTESOL Convention: Condado Holiday InnNovember 11-12
Summer Institute (one week) Inter American University, San German campus
Hector M. Peña (1984)
1984
President: Héctor PéñaUniversity of Puerto Rico Bayamón
PRTESOL Convention: Palace Hotel Isla VerdeNovember 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.
Aurora Rodriguez (1985)
1985
President: Aurora RodríguezInter-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
Ylda Farre-Rigau (1986)
1986
President: Ylda Farré- RigauUniversity of Puerto Rico
Executive Secretary & Treasurer for five yearsFirst recipient of PRTESOL Lifetime Achievement Award 1998
PRTESOL Conference: Condado Convention CenterTheme: 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 TuraboWith Continuing Education Credits
Special Dinner Activities in Metro Area with: Stephen Krashen and Kenji Hakuta
Distinguished Educators Award given to Harvey Nadler
Madeleine Hudders (1987)
1987
President: Madeline HaddersUniversity of Puerto Rico
PRTESOL Convention: Condado Convention CenterTheme: Working Together
Hosted the Third Caribbean Regional ConferenceDedicated 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.
Maria Antonia Irizarry (1988)
1988
President: María Antonia IrizarryUniversity of Puerto Rico
PRTESOL Convention: Condado Plaza Hotel Nov 18-19Theme: 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-weekThinking Through English Technology & Creativity,
Cooperative Learning, Teaching English Through the Performing Arts.
Nereida Delgado (1989)
Nick Silva (1990)
1989
President: Nick SilvaAmerican 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
Carmen M. Melendez (1991)
1991
President: Carmen María MeléndezUniversity of Puerto Rico
PRTESOL Convention: Condado Beach HotelKeynote 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
Gilbert Toro Ventura (1992)
1992
President: Gilbert ToroCatholic University
1999Recipient of the PRTESOL Lifetime Achievement Award
PRTESOL Convention: Condado Beach Hotel Nov 20-21Theme: 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.
Millie Commander (1993)
1993President: 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 ReadingTeacherSummer Institute (one day) Inter American University -MetroTopic: 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 PRTESOLWork closely with the Department Education for membership
and convention attendance.Established special fee for retired members.
Applied for Employer Identification number with the IRS.
Matilde Garcia (1994)
1994
President: Matilde GarcíaInter-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
Annie Montero (1995)
1995
President: Annie MonteroCatholic University
PRTESOL Convention: Ponce Hilton Hotel November 17-18First 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, AreciboSpeaker: Maty García
Membership list was reorganized and computerized
Metro chapter was organized.
Shirley Jimenez (1996)
1996
President: Shirley JiménezCatholic University
PRTESOL Convention: Ponce Hilton Hotel and Casino November 15-16
Fourth Central American and Caribbean Regional TESOLTheme: TESOL Beyond Boundries
Keynote Speakers: Dr. Diane Larsen- Freeman Dr. Patricia Richard-Amato and Dr. Spencer Kagan
Summer Institute: University of TuraboTopic: Alternative Assessment
Speaker: Madeline HuddersThe Constitution became bylaws and it was amended The Socio Political Concerns Committee was created
First WEB Page created by Dr. Robert Van TriesteAwards & Scholarships were renewed and expanded.
Revival of the Eastern PRTESOL Chapter.
Lionel Kaufman, Jr. (1997)
1997
President: Lionel KaufmanUniversity of Puerto Rico Humacao
PRTESOL Convention: Caribe Hilton Hotel November 14-15Theme: Approaching the Next Millennium Diversity and VarietyKeynote 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
Marie Elaine Aloise (1998)
1998
President: Marie Elaine AloiseDepartment of Education
PRTESOL Convention: San Juan Grand Beach Resort, Isla Verde Nov 20-21
Theme: Recalling the Past to Gain Insight to the FutureKeynote Speakers: Dr. Miriam Eisenstein- Ebsworth and
Dr. Mary Ann Christson
Summer Institute:
Lifetime Achievement Award was established and awarded to Dr. Ylda Farré.
Carmen May (1999)
1999
President: Carmen MayUniversity of Puerto Rico Bayamón
PRTESOL Convention: Ponce Hilton and Casino Hotel Nov 12-13
Theme: Opening Doors to Goals of ExcellenceKeynote Speakers: Dr. Steven Molinsky, Dr. Neil
Anderson and Mario HerreraSummer Institute at The University of the Sacred Heart
UniversityTopic: 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.
Jean Rodriguez (2000)
2000
President: Jean RodríguezInter American University, Guayama
PRTESOL Convention: Wyndham El Conquistador Resort, Fajardo November 17-18, 2000
Theme: Amidst the Nouveau MillenniumKeynote Speakers: Dr. Roger Farr, Michael Atkins, and
George Suarez
Summer Institute at University of the Sacred HeartTopic: Social and Emotional Intelligence
Multiples Intelligences Speakers: Dr. Naomi Vega Nieves and
Prof. Marta Y. Pabellón
Marta Y. Pabellon (2001)
2001
President: Marta Y. PabellónDepartment of Education
First public high school teacher to serve as presidentDr. Marie Aloise- past president served as Executive Secretary
PRTESOL Convention: Condado Plaza Hotel November 16-17
Theme: A Rainbow of Intelligences Equals UniquenessKeynote Speakers: Dr. Spencer Kagan and Mario Herrera
Summer Institute- June 9Caribbean University- Vega Baja
Highlights of the year:Established close collaboration with the English teachers
of the Dominican Republic.Economic recovery of PRTESOL
Naomi Vega Nieves (2002)
2002
President: Dr. Naomi Vega NievesThe 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 ChallengesKeynote 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, BayamónTopics: Testing, Brain Based learning and Power Point
PresentationsSpeaker: Prof.Gladys Cruz, Dr.Marie Elaine Aloise
Dr. Debra Ann Zumaeta
Estella Marquez (2003)
2003
President: Estella MárquezCarvin School, Carolina
PRTESOL Convention: Wyndham El San Juan Hotel & Casino, Isla Verde November 21-22
Theme: Teaching English in the Digital AgeKeynote Speakers: Dr. Dannett Geolen Babb and
Dr. Rory McGreal Mini-Institute by Dr. Mario Herrera
Summer Institute -June 7 -Catholic University, PonceTopics: Reading and Writing Techniques, Integrating
Music and Art, Special Needs Students
William Garcia-Cardona (2004)
2004
President: William Garcia-CardonaUniversity of Puerto Rico
PRTESOL Convention: Caribe Hilton HotelNovember 19-20
Theme: Merging all our Voices as One: Imagine the Possibilities
Miriam Deida (2005)
2005
President: Miriam DeidaCatholic University
PRTESOL Convention: Universidad del TuraboNovember 18 - 19
Inocencia Nieves (2006)
2006
President:Inocencia NievesDepartment of Education
PRTESOL Convention: November 19-20
Theme:
Auda Ivette Pérez (2007)
2007
President: Auda I. PérezDepartment of Education
PRTESOL Convention: Puerto Rico Convention Center, San JuanNovember 9 -10
Theme: TESOL Educators: Transforming Lives in a Challenging, Changing World
Keynote Speakers: Dr. Joanne H. Urrutia, Gabriel Diaz Maggioli, Robert T. Jimenez and Dr. Gilbert Toro-Ventura
Back to School Institute: Strategies That Work• Using Storytelling and Read Alouds to Foster Reading• Creating Your Own Course on Blackboard, Prof. Daniel Mercado• Making Literature and Films Connect in the ESL Class
José R. Sellas Aponte (2008)
2008
President: José SellasInter American University
PRTESOL Convention: Gran Melia Hotel and Resort, Río Grande
November 21-22
Theme: The Next Generation of ESL: Tapestry for Success
Keynote Speakers: Dr. Mario Herrera and Dr. Rosalie Porter
Miguel A. Camacho (2009)
2009
President: Miguel A. CamachoDepartment of Education
PRTESOL Convention: Ponce HiltonNovember 20 -21
Theme: Winds of Change: Teaching for TomorrowKeynote Speakers: Dr. Deborah Short and Esmeralda
Santiago
Memorial given to …
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