Dr. Cynthia Aquino is serving as Adjunct Professor at Sul Ross State University.  She began her career as a Bilingual/Dual Language teacher for Fort Worth ISD.  She served as a Dual Language Implementation Specialist and a Bilingual Learning Network Specialist for the same district. She also worked as a school administrator for Grand Prairie ISD overseeing the dual language program at an elementary campus. She trained, developed, and assisted both novice and veteran teachers in the areas of bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL). 

Education: 

·      Doctorate in Education, Ed.D.- Educational Leadership, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX. 2019. Dissertation Topic: “District-Level and Campus-Level Administrators Perspectives Regarding the Implementation of a One-Way Dual Language Program in One-North Texas School District”.

·      Master of Education - Bilingual Education, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. 2018.                                                           

·      Master of Education – Education Administration, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX. 2014. Texas Principal Certification  

·      Bachelor of Arts – Criminal Justice, minor: Psychology - Columbia College, Columbia, MO. 2008.

CERTIFICATIONS

State of Texas Certifications

            Principal Certification

            Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX.

Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS)

Region X, Dallas, TX

 Spanish Language Certification, 6^th – 12^th

Texas Education Agency, TX 

Bilingual Education Certification, EC-4

Texas Education Agency, TX