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Alberto Jesus Urquidez (AZ '01)

Teacher

Flowing Wells High School
Tucson, AZ

Subject(s) taught: Spanish, Mexican-American Studies
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

At the time of the Award, Alberto Jesus Urquidez was:

Teacher
Flowing Wells High School
Tucson, AZ

Subject(s) taught: Spanish, Social Studies
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12


Biographical Information

To meet the needs of native Spanish-speaking students at Flowing Wells High School in Tuscon, Spanish and Mexican American studies teacher Alberto Urquidez created a special class called "Spanish for Heritage Speakers." By getting students to explore Spanish language, literature, history and culture through skits, essays and speeches, the program fosters bilingualism while building academic competencies that transfer to other areas. Mr. Urquidez participates in the annual Student Leadership Retreat and sponsors the Spantino Club, an organization he created that engages students in activities aimed at improving the community and raising cultural awareness. He is chair of the school's Career Ladder Steering Committee, a member of the New Teacher Induction Training Team, and an instructional coordinator providing mentoring and instructional coaching for various Career Ladder participants.


Additional Information

Degrees/Certifications

1995 Northern Arizona University, B.S.


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