Board 90: Latinx Persistence In and Beyond the Degree: Intersections of Gender and Ethnicity (Research)

Lidia Herrera-Rocha is a Mexican American bilingual educator, researcher, and English Language Learner in a U.S.-Mexico border city. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Bilingual Education. She grew up as a student in a transitional bilingual program and went on to become a 4th grade bilingual education teacher in El Paso, Texas. Her experiences as a student and educator contributed to her support of learning settings where students’ diverse backgrounds are valued and included in the curriculum. Currently, she is a Ph.D. candidate in Literacy/Biliteracy at the University of Texas at El Paso engaging in research on students’ experiences in bilingual programs from their own voices and perspectives.