Expertise:
Dr. Tinajero's expertise is in college administration.
Favorite Business Publication:
Research; Industry-Related Publications
Education Degrees:
Doctor of Education, Texas A&M University (1980); Master's Degree in Education, Supervision and Administration, The University of Texas at El Paso (1976); Bachelor's Degree in Education and Reading, The University of Texas at El Paso (1973)
Affiliations Awards:
Board of Directors, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education; Board of Directors, National Association for Bilingual Education; Governing Board Member, National Network for Educational Renewal
Industry:
Higher Education Administration
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Dr. Tinajero's passion to make a difference in education separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Dr. Tinajero's greatest career achievement is being a role model for young Hispanic girls searching for opportunities to advance in their professions.
Number Of Years In Profession:
35
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Tinajero has published seven books and 50 articles.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Overseeing the Management of the College, Budgeting, Planning Curriculum, Participating in Teacher Education, Lecturing
Awards/Honors:
80 Most Influential Hispanics in the United States, Hispanic Business Magazine (2005); Texas Professor of the Year, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (2002); Outstanding United States Bilingual Educator, Education Ministry of Spain (2002); Chancellor’s Council Award for Teaching Excellence, UT System/UTEP; REACH Award; Maestro TESOL Award; Diamond Jubilee Gem Award for Outstanding Service, UTEP; Orgullo Hispano for Outstanding Service as Role Model to Hispanics; Outstanding Educator Award, LULAC Council 335; Outstanding Service to the Community, Hispanic and Business Alliance for Education; Inductee, El Paso Women’s Hall of Fame; Star Award, Mother-Daughter Program, Texas Higher Education; Multicultural Educator Award, National Association for Multicultural Education