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BULLETIN FROM THE BOARD!
42nd Annual Conven.on Nov. 20-‐21, 2015San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Dear teachers, professors, school directors, and administrators:PRTESOL is expecting to see you soon! The 2015 PRTESOL Annual Convention is only weeks away. We have been working hard in order to satisfy you. The convention’s theme is: “Transforming the Learning Experience for
Life-Long Learners through CREATIVITY”. It will be held at “Universidad del Sagrado Corazon”, San Juan, PR, November 20-21, 2015. The convention fees have been lowered to assure your attendance.
The objective of our convention is to empower teachers to change the nature, function, or condition of the teaching process, so the students can pursue knowledge throughout life in a flexible and diverse experience, available at different times and places, promoting acknowledgments beyond traditional schooling and at a full length of the adult life by being able to transform new and imaginative ideas into reality.
The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in San Juan, PR has given PRTESOL a special rate that is due
October 30, 2015. The group code is C-GTC; we encourage you to make your reservations promptly.
Various exhibitors such as: Cambridge University Press, Spring Branch ISD, McGraw Hill Education, Ken French Group, Interamerican University, Metro, Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña: Poetry Out Loud, Pearson, College Board, Nova, Camera Mundi, Viajes A Plus Tours, Santillana, Extron, and more have confirmed their participation to promote products and services meant to assist you. Exhibitors are still welcome to reserve their space in the convention.
We have many excellent presenters from PR and abroad. Our keynote speakers, Dr. Jean Rodriguez from Universidad Interamericana, Guayama and Dorina Sackman, Florida Teacher of the Year, are ready to impress you all! We will be having a social event Friday afternoon in the university. The promotion will be sent out soon in order for attendees to purchase their tickets. PRTESOL is confident that the 2015 Convention will be a success!Sincerely,Vivian Rivera Maysonet2015 PRTESOL [email protected].
Directory: Board of Directors 2015
Executive BoardVivian Rivera Maysonet
PresidentRosa Roman - Vice President
Edward Torres - Past President
Executive Board AppointedNon-‐Voting Members
Naomi Vega Nieves -‐ Executive SecretaryJanytsie Mora -‐ Membership SecretaryMiriam Deida -‐ Treasurer
Regional PresidentsEastern: Ivan MundoNorthern: Daphna Doron
Southern: Jann M. GuzmánWestern: Carol N. Moe
Public School RepresentativesElementary: Héctor PérezPublic Secondary: Josué AlejandroPublic Higher Ed: Jennifer AliceaStudent: Annerys De Jesus
Private School RepresentativesElementary: Maureen OramaSecondary: VacantPrivate Higher Ed:Irma Rodriquez
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Plenary SpeakerDorina Sackman
42nd Annual Conven.onNov. 20-‐21, 2015
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Transforming the Learning Experience for Life-‐Long Learners through CREATIVITY
Dorina Sackman is the 2014 Florida Teacher of the Year, and a Finalist for National Teacher of the Year. She is a leading authority on teaching English Language Learners, and has spent the past 18 years face-to-face with students of diverse backgrounds at the elementary, high school and college levels.
An expert in building solid relationships that result in successful learning experiences for students and teachers, Ms. Sackman believes connection, creativity and community make up the true learning experience. Because of this philosophy, she began her company B.E.L.I.E.V.E.!®LLC and travels the country as a motivational educational speaker presenting research-based workshops on empowering educators to B.E.L.I.E.V.E.!® in themselves and the students they teach.
She is currently earning her doctorate in education as she embarks on a new journey of taking the classroom outdoors. Dorina is creating a non-profit self-sustainable ranch to provide children an educational after-school haven for STEM in agriculture and equine and bovine therapy. Miss Sackman states, "Never, ever, EVER give up on a kid, and you teach them to never, ever, EVER give up on themselves; that is...if you truly B.E.L.I.E.V.E.®!"
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Plenary Speaker
Dorina Sackman
42nd Annual Conven.onNov. 20-‐21, 2015
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Transforming the Learning Experience for Life-‐Long Learners through CREATIVITY
Research for the Bilingual Brain: Neuroscience, Creativity and Learning Gains!
Teachers are brilliant. There… I said it. We are so awesome; we are instrumental in
improving a newer science: educational neuroscience. See neuroscientists aren’t the only
researchers fascinated by the complex makeup of our children’s brains. Teachers have
entered the world of brain based research to better comprehend how our kids learn. In this
session, educators and lovers of “how people tick” will be enlightened as to how the structure
of the brain and all its components can greatly influence how we teach and lead out students
to success. Are you ready to have your mind blown? Are you ready to take creative teaching
to another level? Well, come join me…that is, if you B.E.L.I.E.V.E.!®!
B.E.L.I.E.V.E.!® in The Writing Recipe: Foolproof Writing Strategies for the English Learner!
Remember the days when your favorite recipes were written on index cards? Well, students
can do the same with their prized pieces of writing! Come and see how this interactive,
hands-on DI driven activity empowers any English Learner to create quality essays that grow
with their language acquisition. It’s time to make writing a delicious experience! A sample of
the Writing Recipe in action can be seen on the Teaching Channel here: https://
www.teachingchannel.org/videos/ell-essay-structure-lesson
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42nd Annual PRTESOL Convention
Transforming the Learning Experiencefor Life-Long Learners through
CREATIVITY
PLENARY SPEAKER
DR. JEAN RODRIGUEZ PAZOInter American University, Guayama, PR
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42nd Annual PRTESOL ConventionTransforming the Learning Experiencefor Life-Long Learners through CREATIVITY
Presenters Title of Presentation University/School/Company
1 Anthony Cortes Sound Educational PracticesExtron ElectronicsAnaheim, CA
2 Arleen Serrano
Engaging Students with Special Needs: Fostering a Person-Centered Approach in the Classroom
Texas State University
3 Carmen Milagros Torres Rivera
Up the Spider Web…from Anancy to
Compay Araña in Traditional Tales
University of Puerto Rico Humacao
4 Clift D. Armstrong, Ph.D
Creativity is Fundamental to Learning
University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras
5 Crystal Bock Thiessen
Creating Engaging, Communicative, and Creative Lessons from Limited EFL Materials
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
6Cynthia Pittman& Wendell Villanueva
Creating and Learning through Interdisciplinary Connections
University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras
7 Debra Freedman
Do We Really Listen?NYC Dept. of Education, Brooklyn College, Kingsborough Community College, St. Joseph's College
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Elizabeth Dayton, PhDCarpenter, CarolynDeron DolphusGloria Franchesci BatistaLeira Martinez ToroMichelle Morales GarcíaRanesha Smith
Motivation to Learn English: Creating a Vision of a Future L2 Self
University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
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Presenters Title of Presentation University/School/Company
9Emily Almansa, Theresa Mezo & Ariana Gonzalez
Reclaiming Student Attention Using Free, Interactive, Technology-Based Strategies
Inter-American University
10Evaleen Velazquez &Maureen Sheppard
The Power of Inquiry-Based Learning
Pan American Academy Charter School, Philadelphia, PA
11 Eyla Santiago RamosFacing Students’ Gaps: Using Dices to Teach Sentence Construction
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez
12 Faith Litchock-MorellatoMusic to My Ears: Grammar Review Through Song
Wentworth Institute of Technology
13 Federico Escobar-Córdoba, JDIs there a Place for English Literature in Language Instruction?
College Board de Puerto Rico y América Latina
14Amiris Helena&Sandra Rodriguez
Become a Creative Teacher: Come and Have Fun, Break the Ice and Check-in
Centro Cultural Dominico-Americano (Bi-National Center)
15 Helga M. Castaño HileraTeaching ESL with Translanguaging University of West Florida and
University of South Alabama
16 Iván R. Pagán ToroCreativity, Writing, Drama, and Lifelong Learning
Inter-American University at San German
17 Ivette Concepción & Ivette CardonaThe Happiness of Learning in a Multiple Intelligence Environment
Capitan Correa
18Jackeline Martínez Rodríguez, Ph.D & Evelyn Pérez Mass, Ph.D
Happy to Write in English: Using Music to Stimulate Students in the ESL Classroom
Department of Education & Universidad del Turabo
19 Janet Kabak
How to Teach Engli$h using Life $kills and Money! $$$
Middlesex County College New Jersey Public Schools
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20 John Hill, Ph.DClassroom Instruction that Helps to Improve Student Achievement
University of the Virgin Islands
21 Laura Martínez Ortiz Music as Language of Instruction University of Puerto Rico Rio
Piedras
22 Lucy Perez
Creative Teacher Recruitment Strategies to Meet the Needs of English as a Second Language Students in Springfield Massachusetts
Springfield Public Schools
23Mara Luna Pérez &Brenda López Ortiz, Ph.D
Shopping at the M.A.L.L.: Using Mobile Technologies in the ESL Classroom
University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras
24 Marge Tye Zuba, Ph.D
Creating Engaging Lessons that “Leave no Student Behind” in the English Classroom
Framingham State University International Education Program
25Marylian Rivera Villanueva &Marie J. Agesilas, Ph.D
Innovating Education: Preparing Self-Motivated 21st Century Life-Long Educators
Inter-American University, Aguadilla Campus
26 Toledo Melendez, M. M. &Morales Rivera, J &Marengo Ramos
Creativeness: New ideas that inspire greatness
American Military Academy / St. Mary / Luis Muñoz Rivera Elementary School
27 Migdalia Cruz Arthurton, Ph.D
The Common Core for ELL Students: What do I do for my ELL students?
University of the Virgin Islands
28 Miguel A De Jesus ColónDeveloping grammar skills through poetry writing
Colegio San José Superior, Caguas
29Miriam Eisenstein Ebsworth, Ph.D & Chencen Cai
To Click or Not to Click: The Effect of Hypertext on ESL Reading Comprehension
New York University
42nd Annual PRTESOL ConventionTransforming the Learning Experiencefor Life-Long Learners through CREATIVITY
Presenters Title of PresentationUniversity/School/
Company
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42nd Annual PRTESOL ConventionTransforming the Learning Experiencefor Life-Long Learners through CREATIVITY
35 Rob Jenkins
Redeeming the Minutes: How to Re-claim Lost Instructional Time Through the Power of Refocus
Georgia Perimeter College
36 Rosa Nydia González Frosting our Stories: A Delicious Take on Figurative Language
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez
37 Cristina M. Salgado
Collaborating and Cooperating as we learn
ISAT - Instituto Superior Anísio Teixeira (College)Niteroi – Rio de Janeiro – Brazil
38Sandra Dones, Ph.D &Vigimaris Nadal-Ramos
Practical Lesson Planning Format for the ESL University Classroom
University of Puerto Rico
39 Tamara JG Barbosa, Ph.DEdmodo a New Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning
University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras
40 Zaira R. Arvelo AliceaCreativity in the Assessment of Literacy Skills
Purdue University
41Zuleika Morales & Tania Lefevre
Finding the Muse: Promoting Agility and Self-evaluation through Writing Logs
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez
30 Miriam Eisenstein Ebsworth, Ph.D &Timothy John Ebsworth, PhD
Becoming Bilingual in Puerto Rico: Teacher and Learner Perspectives
New York University, Steinhardt
31 Nelson Omar Nazario Toro Writers of the Round Table: Joining the Conversation Through Reflective Writing
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez
32 Nicole M. Acevedo FelicianoProblem-Based Learning: Teaching Nonfiction to Work on
Southwestern Educational Society
33Oleana Sacuik, Ph.D&Katriamar Nieves
Plays and Poetry to Foster Personal Creativity of Expression
Inter-American University San German
34 Ricardo Molina Castrillón
Inspired to Inspire: The Creative Process of Building Resources for Integrated Literature and Art Units
University of Puerto Rico Cayey
Presenters Title of PresentationUniversity/School/
Company
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We are happy to announce our awards and scholarships opportunities for 2015. Attached you will find information regarding all of them. Just submit the required documents by mail to:
PRTESOLP.O. Box 366828San Juan, PR 00936-6828Attention: Awards and
Scholarships Committee For more information, contact
us via e-mail at [email protected] or at [email protected]. The due date for submitting the applications by regular mail is September 30, 2015.
Remember that information on all awards and the applications will appear in the PRTESOLGRAM and on our official PRTESOL web site: www.puertoricotesol.org. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity.
Dr. Jennifer Alicea CastilloChairAwards and Scholarships Committee
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The Bylaws of Puerto Rico TESOL An Affiliate of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc.
Ratified September 2015
Ar.cle I. Name
The name of this organizaPon is Puerto Rico TESOL (PRTESOL), an affiliate of TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages).
Ar.cle II. Purpose
PRTESOL, incorporated by the Puerto Rico State Department under the Ley General de Corporaciones para el Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico (January 9, 1956), is a non-‐profit professional organizaPon that is dedicated to: 1. promoPng scholarship and professional development; 2. providing opportuniPes for study and research; 3. disseminaPng informaPon and research on the teaching of English to speakers of other languages; 4. working cooperaPvely towards the improvement of instrucPon in all programs which seek to provide students with the opportunity to become proficient English language learners; 5. coordinaPng informaPon with the local, stateside, and internaPonal professional organizaPons with similar goals; 6. promoPng the recogniPon of English as an addiPonal language tool for communicaPon, and not as a supplanPng means of expression at the expense of the second language learner’s naPve language and culture.
Ar.cle III. Membership
A. Membership in PRTESOL is open to all who are concerned with the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. B. Good Standing -‐ A member shall be deemed to be in good standing when that member has paid all applicable dues. Duly recorded members in good standing shall be enPtled to parPcipate in the acPviPes of PRTESOL, including voPng and a^ending meePngs. C. Membership shall be for twelve months.
Ar.cle IV. Membership Dues and Fees
A. Membership dues shall be paid annually. B. Membership dues shall be determined by the Board.
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C. InformaPon about dues and fees shall be posted on the PRTESOL Website. D. Fees for adverPsing, exhibiPons, the Annual ConvenPon, and other acPviPes are determined by the PRTESOL Board of Directors.E. No regional chapter may impose a separate membership fee to its consPtuents.
Ar.cle V. Mee.ngs
A. Annual General Mee.ng
1. The annual general business meePng will be held during the annual convenPon of the organizaPon. 2. All members are invited to a^end. 3. Members present will consPtute quorum. 4. The agenda of the business meePng shall be presented to the membership at the annual convenPon.
B. Regular Board Mee.ngs:
1. The Board will meet a minimum of six (6) Pmes per year. 2. VoPng may not be done by proxy. 3. Members in good standing are invited to a^end any meePng of the organizaPon.
C. Quorum:
1. Ficy percent (50%) of voPng Board members shall consPtute quorum. 2. If the absence of quorum does not allow holding two consecuPve regular meePngs, the president may call for an emergency meePng where those who are present will consPtute quorum.
D. ASendance:
1. All members of the Board of Directors must a^end the regular meePngs. 2. If a member cannot a^end a meePng, he/she must inform the execuPve secretary prior to the meePng, who will record in the minutes Absent-‐Excused.
E. Extraordinary Mee.ngs:
1. An extraordinary meePng may be called by the president when deemed necessary for the best interest of the organizaPon. 2. The execuPve secretary will noPfy all Board members of the Pme, place, and the reason for calling an extraordinary meePng. 3. No other business but that specified in the noPce may be transacted at the extraordinary meePng without the unanimous consent of all present at such meePng.
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Ar.cle VI. Board of Directors
The Board of Directors shall consist of elected officers and appointed officers.
Elected Officers (vo.ng members)
A. The elected officers of the Board of Directors: 1. President2. Vice-‐President3. Immediate Past-‐President4. Elementary EducaPon RepresentaPve 5. Secondary EducaPon RepresentaPve 6. Higher EducaPon RepresentaPve 7. Student RepresentaPve 8. Four (4) Chapter Presidents
B. The elected members shall serve terms of office specified in the Policy Manual and may not hold more than one voPng posiPon on the Board. C. Elected members may serve no more than two consecuPve terms in the same office. D. The duPes of the elected officers are specified in the Policy Manual. E. President, vice-‐president and immediate past-‐president must be members of TESOL InternaPonal. F. The student representaPve (ESL or teacher training) must have an acPve program of 12 undergraduate credits or 6 graduate credits. G. Only PRTESOL members in good standing who are English educators or students of English EducaPon may form part of the Board of Directors.
Appointed officers (non-‐vo.ng members)
A. Appointed members of the Board of Directors have a voice but no vote.1. ExecuPve Secretary 2. Membership Secretary 3. Treasurer 4. PRTESOLGRAM Editor 5. Webmaster 6. Sponsorship Chairperson 7. Publishers’ Liaison
B. The appointed members shall serve terms of office as specified in the Policy Manual. C. The duPes of the appointed officers are specified in the Policy Manual.
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Execu.ve Board
The ExecuPve Board shall consist of the President, Immediate Past-‐President, Vice-‐President, ExecuPve Secretary, Membership Secretary, and Treasurer.
Ar9cle VII. Vacancies
A. Vacancies caused by resignaPon or declared so by the Board of Directors should be filled by this body to complete the predecessor’s year of office. The vacancy is then submi^ed once again for the membership’s determinaPon in the organizaPon’s next electoral process. B. If the office of the president is vacated, the vice-‐president shall assume posiPon as president and shall serve for the remainder of that term and the enPre succeeding term. C. If the posiPon of vice-‐president is vacated before March 31st, a special elecPon by the membership will be held to fill the posiPon. If the posiPon becomes vacant acer March 31st, it will remain vacant and the posiPon of president will be added to the ballot of the upcoming elecPon. D. A vacancy may be declared if a voPng member or ExecuPve Board member has three (3) absences in a year whether or not they are excused. E. A moPon to remove any Board Member from office requires a 2/3 vote in favor by the Board of Directors.
Ar.cle VIII. Annual Elec.on
A. ElecPons will be held yearly for the posiPon of vice-‐president and any other vacancies on the Board of Directors. B. Candidates for the posiPon of vice-‐president must have one (1) year of leadership experience in PRTESOL. C. Unless there is a violaPon of the Bylaws, the cerPfied results of the official counPng of the ballots are final.
Ar.cle IX. CommiSees
A. Standing Commi^ees of PRTESOL: 1. NominaPons Commi^ee 2. Membership Commi^ee3. Program Commi^ee4. CommunicaPons Commi^ee, 5. Award and Scholarship Commi^ee6. Socio-‐poliPcal Concerns Commi^ee7. ConvenPon EvaluaPon Commi^ee 8. Bylaws and Policy Manual Commi^ee
B. Commi^ees shall perform duPes as prescribed in the Policy Manual. C. Board of Directors may establish Ad Hoc Commi^ees. D. Commi^ee membership and chairs shall cease according to the period established in the Policy Manual.
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Ar.cle X. Regional Chapters
A. Regional Chapters shall be composed of those members of PRTESOL who reside or work in a parPcular region. B. Each chapter may accept members from other local chapters who have indicated a preference of affiliaPon other than by geographical designaPon, but no member can be affiliated to more than one local chapter.C. Each Chapter shall abide by the PRTESOL Bylaws and Policy Manual. D. Each chapter must organize at least one full-‐day professional development acPvity to serve the needs of its members, failure to do so may be cause for decerPficaPon of the chapter. E. Each chapter will have an annual meePng at the PRTESOL ConvenPon.F. Each chapter will have an elecPon for board members at the annual meePng.G. Each chapter will receive an annual sPpend to be determined by the Board of Directors depending on the availability of funds.
Ar.cle XI. Conflict of Interest
A. Any member of the Board of Directors who has a financial, personal, or official interest in, or conflict (or appearance of a conflict) with any ma^er pending before the Board, of such nature that it prevents or may prevent that member from acPng on the ma^er in an imparPal manner, will offer to voluntarily excuse him/herself and will refrain from discussion and voPng on said item. B. To avoid any semblance of a possible conflict of interest, none of the posiPons of the ExecuPve Board will be occupied by mulPple members of a family unit, even though they may be PRTESOL members.
Ar.cle XII. Fiscal Policies
A. The Fiscal year of the Board of Directors shall be from January 1 to December 31. B. The Board of Directors authorizes the compensaPon of all services deemed necessary for the reasonable conduct of the OrganizaPon’s goals. C. The president and the treasurer are authorized to pay regular expenses that are below the amount established in the budget approved by the Board of Directors each year.D. As the financial officer, the Treasurer, pays all uncontested bills within thirty days of receipt. E. The membership may quesPon the expenditures at any regular or business meePng and demand an accounPng of the finances. F. The membership dues will be used exclusively to provide services to the members such as: membership cards and/or cerPficates, publicaPons, promoPonal documents related to professional development acPviPes, elecPon ballots, and any other mailings. G. An audited Financial Report will be submi^ed to the Board of Directors by February 28th of the following year. H. The outgoing president and the treasurer will submit all required reports concerning the Good Standing Status of PRTESOL, Department of State, and Treasury Department, or any other document requested by the State by the established due date.
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Ar.cle XIII. Amendments
A. Amendments to the Bylaws may be iniPated by a majority of the Board of Directors or submi^ed in a pePPon to the Board. The membership secretary shall validate a pePPon to amend the Bylaws if it is signed by at least twenty-‐five members. B. To become effecPve, a proposed amendment must be raPfied by two-‐thirds (2/3) of the ballots received within 90 days of its mailing. C. Amendments should not be made within a three (3) year Pme span from the previous amendment.
Ar.cle XIV. Affilia.on
A. PRTESOL shall comply with the requirements of TESOL to retain affiliate status and enjoy all benefits due it. B. President, vice-‐president, or immediate past-‐president shall act as representaPves to the TESOL Affiliate Council. The Board of Directors will select alternate representaPves. C. PRTESOL will a^ain affiliate status with the Central American and Caribbean Basin Group.
Ar.cle XV. Consulta.ve Authority
Robert’s Rules of Order, latest ediPon, shall govern the conduct at all meePngs to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the Bylaws.
Ar.cle XVI. Policy Manual
The Board of Directors shall iniPally establish addiPonal procedures and policies for the operaPon of PRTESOL, which shall be referred to as the PRTESOL Policy Manual. They shall be amended thereacer in accordance with the procedures established in the Policy Manual.
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Puerto Rico TESOL Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Website: puertoricotesol.org [email protected] [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP FORM □ NEW □ RENEWAL
NAME: ________________________________________ Member ID # _______________ Last (Names) First Middle InitialMAILING _____________________________ HOME PHONE: _________________________ADDRESS _____________________________ CELL PHONE: __________________________ _____________________________ E-MAIL: _____________________@________ City Country Zip Code
WORK/STUDY: □ Public □ Private CURRENT LEVEL:PLACE: _______________________________ ____ Elementary
_______________________________ ____ Secondary _______________________________ ____ Higher Education City Country Zip Code ____ Administration _____ Student
TELEPHONE(S): _______________________ ____ Other (please specify)
MEMBERSHIP FEES (Please check the rate CHAPTER: (Check one)that applies to you.) ONE YEAR ____ EASTERN
□ REGULAR $25 ____ NORTHERN ____ SOUTHERN
□ FULL TIME STUDENT** $20 ____ WESTERN ____ OTHER
□ RETIRED $20 PAYMENT:
□ INSTITUTION*** $30 _____ CHECK _____ MONEY ORDER
_____ CASH (No cash through* Special Group Rate Discount of $ 5 per person for 5 or more the mail, please) new members from a given institution. Forms must be mailed as one packet.** Rate for full-time student only, undergraduate 12 credits or more, graduate 6 credits or more. A copy of the present class program is required with membership form.
*** This fee entitles institutions to mailings only. Referred by
MAIL TO: MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY PUERTO RICO TESOL P. O. BOX 366828 Q. SAN JUAN, PR 00936-6828
* A $10.00 fee will be charged for each returned check.
PLEASE DO NOT FILL OUTMembership Card Date Sent:
Check No. _________________Date: _____________________Baning Institution: ___________
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Prof. Inocencia Nieves2015 Nominations Committee Chair
Call for Nominations Deadline for submitting nominations is October 25, 2015
Puerto Rico TESOL is seeking outstanding professionals who are willing to become members of the PRTESOL Board of Directors. The nominating committee is in the process of preparing a slate of unique candidates for the 2016 PRTESOL Board of Directors elections. We need your valuable input to identify those dedicated, active PRTESOL members who are capable of assuming leadership positions within our organization at this time. Those elected will serve on the 2016 PRTESOL Board of Directors.
Nominees are needed for the following positions:
Vice-President (Must have at least one year of leadership experience in PRTESOL Board but not necessarily on the PRTESOL Board.) This PRTESOL member is elected for one year, and succeeds to the presidency upon completion of the current president’s term of office. The vice-president has the following additional duties: 1) acts as president whenever the President is absent. 2) assumes the office of the president if it becomes vacant. 3) assists the president in organizing the annual convention. 4) chairs the annual convention program. 5) acts as liaison with regional chapters. 6) Is a voting member of the board of directors. 7) acts as liaison with regional chapters to coordinate their calendar of activities. 8) serves as parliamentarian.
Elementary Education Representative, Secondary Education Representative, Student Representative ( Student Representative Must have a program of 12 undergraduate or 6 graduate credits.)These representatives are elected for two years and have the following duties: 1) represent the interests of the members in their particular professional areas. 2) promote and help organize activities and presentations for their members. 3) assist the membership secretary in promoting PRTESOL among educators and students. 4) participates actively on the PRTESOL Board of Directors and its committees. 5) assists with the PRTESOL Annual Convention, the summer institute, and any other professional activities related to PRTESOL.
Please send in your nominations by October 25, 2015 to: Prof. Inocencia Nieves by email to: [email protected]
Provide the following information:NAME ________________________Address __________________________________________________________________Telephone(s) Home ____________Cellular ___________e-mail ______________________Years of PRTESOL membership____________
Previous leadership position(s) ________________________________________________ Year (s) in leadership positions______
Please send a résumé and brief biographical sketch highlighting your or your candidates' qualifications for the position, including educational background, recent work experience, and contributions to PRTESOL and to the profession. Include a digital photo in JPG format.
PUERTO RICO TESOL! OCTOBER, 2015
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PRTESOL Board and Chapter Presidents
EasternChapter Annual ConferenceFajardo InterAmerican University, Sep 5, 2015
PUERTO RICO TESOL! OCTOBER, 2015
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PUERTO RICO TESOL! OCTOBER, 2015
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The PRTESOL Northern Chapter celebrated the
6th Annual Storytelling Contestat the campus of
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
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Students from kindergarten to 12th grade were eligible and had the wonderfull experience of sharing stories through the art of storytelling.
All students received a cer>ficate and cash prizes range from $75 to $25. Plan to send your students to next year’s Storytelling contest.
PUERTO RICO TESOL! AUGUST 30, 2014
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42nd Annual Conven.onNov. 20-‐21, 2015
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Transforming the Learning Experience
for Life-‐Long Learners
through CREATIVITY
Join us at Universidad Sagrado Corazón