Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, New Mexico State University
M.A. in Applied Linguistics, Texas Tech University
B.A. in Spanish Philology, Linguistics, and Literature, Universidad de Costa Rica
Awards
Full-time Faculty of the Year 2017-2018, Vail Valley Campus, Colorado Mountain College
Honors Graduate, Graduate School, New Mexico State University, 2014
Academic and Leadership Stole. Hispanic Faculty/Staff Caucus, New Mexico State University, 2014
Recent Publication
Glazewski, K. D., Villa, E., Burbano de Lara, L., Costa-Guerra, B., & Pacheco, R. (2018). Leadership Implications for Creative Partnerships: Expressions of Emerging Agency, Identity, and Participation among Latino Children in an Afterschool Film Program. National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal – Special Issue in Arts-Based Learning.
Professional Interests/Associations
Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social-MALCS, 2017-Present
Colorado Association of Bilingual Education 2016-Present
American Educational Research Association, 2011-Present
National Association of Multicultural Education, 2008-Present
Elementary Education Certification, Fort Lewis College
M.A. in Education, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Ed.D in Higher Education Administration, The University of Denver - ABD
Awards/Publications
University of Denver Daniels Business School 2021 Award Recipient for Inclusive Excellence.
Numerous funded grants include: Rural Teacher Fellowship Stipends, CDHE Plan Into Action, CDHE Mentor Teacher Endorsement, CDHE Open Educational Resources, and National Geographic Rural Educator, and COSI Workforce.
Writing and artwork featured in many craft industry publications such as Creating Keepsakes, Scrapbooking and Beyond, Paper Creations, Scrapbook Trends, Christmas 365, CARDS, with 5 featured magazine covers.
Professional Associations
Member and Chair of The Colorado Council of Deans/Directors of Education
Family
Enjoy spending time with two wonderful children, two little Westie dogs, and one smiley leopard gecko.
Personal Interests
I have been living in one of our mountain communities for over 25 years and along with the mountain lifestyle — hiking, skiing, camping, paddle boarding, and golf. I also enjoy exploring city life and can be found spending time on the front range as well.
Education