Miriam Deida PRTESOL Convention: Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa, Rio Grande November 17-18 Theme: Celebrating Diversity in Language Teaching Summer Institute: Universidad del Turabo, Cayey Topic: Integrating Technology in the Classroom Highlights: - Close collaboration with Department of Education - Increase in membership - New website launched AudaIvettePérez - 2007 2007 President: AudaIvettePérez PRTESOL Convention: Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa, Rio Grande November 16-17 Theme: Building Bridges

1. 40 Years of Excellence

2. PUERTO RICO TESOL'S PRESIDENTSGilbert Toro VenturaMillie CommanderMatildeGarcíaAnnie MonteroShirley JimenezLionel Kaufman, Jr.Marie Elaine AloiseCarmen MayJean RodríguezMarta Y. PabellónNaomi Vega NievesEstellaMarquezWilliam García-CardonaMiriam DeidaInocencia NievesAudaIvettePérezJosé SellasMiguel A. CamachoPaquita Ayala

3. Nívea McClintock

4. Ramón Santiago

5. NitzaLladó

6. Antonio J. Martínez

7. Lucy Portela

8. Carola A. Marín

9. Ronald Flores

10. Edwin Lamoli Torres

11. Betty Prados

12. Agnes B. Werner

13. Alice Jimenez

14. Héctor M. Peña

15. Aurora Rodríguez

16. YldaFarré-Rigau

17. Madeleine Hudders

18. María A. Irizarry

19. Nereida Delgado

20. Nick Silva

21. Carmen M. MeléndezPaquita Ayala 1969

22. 1969First President: Paquita AyalaDepartment of EducationVice-President: Annette LópezWe were the first TESOL affiliateFirst PR TESOL Conference: Colegio Las Madres, Santurce (University of Sacred Heart)Keynote Speaker: Dr. Judith Nine CurtAttendance of approximately 200 people

24. Nivea McClintock - 1973

25. 1973President: Nivea McClintockUniversity of Puerto RicoPRTESOL Conference: University of Puerto Rico BayamónPRTESOL hosted the seventh Annual TESOL Convention at the Caribe HiltonThe TESOLGRAM was bornFirst TESOLGRAM editor Joseph Kavetsky

27. Ramon Santiago - 1974

28. 1974President: Ramon SantiagoUniversity of Puerto Rico MayagüezTwo Conferences were held:University of Puerto Rico –Rio PiedrasUniversity of Puerto Rico –MayagüezBoard meetings were held throughout the Island.

29. Nitza Llado - 1975

30. 1975President: Nitza LladóUniversity of Puerto RicoThe youngest presidentDesigned the first PRTESOL Flag and PinBegan work on the first ConstitutionThree Conference were held:Catholic University, PonceUniversity of Sacred Heart, SanturceUniversity of Puerto Rico, Humacao

31. Antonio Martinez - 1976

32. 1976President: Antonio MartínezUniversity of Puerto RicoTwo Conventions were held:Condado Holiday InnThe first Convention to be held at a hotel.Co- sponsored a convention with DATE- Dominican Association of Teacher of English.70 PRTESOL members traveled to the Dominican Republic for it.Two small Conferences at:University of Puerto Rico - AreciboColegio Universitario del Turabo

33. Lucy Portela - 1977

34. 1977President: Lucy PortelaDepartment of EducationPRTESOL Convention at El San Juan HotelPRTESOL wrote it’s first Constitution.We became incorporated with the Department of State as a non-profit organization.Regional chapters were organized- Western and Southern.Two Mini Conferences:Aguadilla and Humacao.

35. Carola A. Marin - 1978

36. 1978President: Carola MarinPuerto Rico Junior CollegePRTESOL Convention at The Sheraton HotelKeynote Speaker: Harvey NadlerSpecial guest speaker: Carlos Chardon- Secretary of Education National Association Of Bilingual Education (NABE) was held here with the collaboration of PRTESOL 3,500 attended

37. Ronald Flores - 1979

38. 1979President: Ronald FloresColegio Universitario del TuraboPRTESOL Convention: Dupont Plaza HotelNovember Keynote Speaker: Ismael Almodovar UPR PresidentTESOLGRAM had a special convention issue. Bulletin from the Board was created.

40. Edwin Lamoli Torres - 1980

41. 1980President: Edwin LamoliUniversity of Puerto Rico – MayagüezPRTESOL Convention: Condado Convention Center(First convention to be held there)November 14-15Keynote Speaker: H Douglas Brown.A special interest group of elementary school teachers was school organized. The PRTESOL constitution was amendedNorthern TESOL was organized.

43. Betty Prados - 1981

44. 1981President: Betty PradosSacred Heart AcademyFirst Elementary School Teacher to be presidentPRTESOL Convention: Condado Convention CenterNovember 7-8Keynote Speaker: Christian Bratt PaulstonSpecial Speaker: María Socorro Lacot Secretary of EducationEastern TESOL was organized.Each chapter had local activities.Awards were created for membersTwo Scholarships for graduate ESL studies were awarded.

46. Agnes B. Werner - 1982

47. 1982President: Agnes WernerUniversity of Puerto RicoPRTESOL Convention: Condado Convention Center November 19-20,1982.Keynote Speakers: Richard Allright and Diana Larsen TESOL President 1982First Summer Institute was held Co- sponsored by Scott Foresman & Co. June 7-11 at UPR. (One week)Regional chapter conferences were held

49. Alice Jimenez - 1983

50. 1983President: Alice JiménezDepartment of EducationPRTESOL Convention: Condado Holiday InnNovember 11-12Summer Institute (one week) Inter American University, San German campus

52. Hector M. Peña - 1984

53. 1984President: Héctor PéñaUniversity of Puerto Rico BayamónPRTESOL Convention: Palace Hotel Isla VerdeNovember 16-17Keynote Speakers: Mary Finocchiaro and Charles Blatchford TESOL President 1984Summer Institute: Catholic University, June 4-8.Topic: Improve Ourselves as Teachers of ESLSpeakers: Mary Elizabeth Hines,Evelyn Nelson TESOL President 1983, Pat Alma Moreno Department of Education.

55. Aurora Rodriguez - 1985

56. 1985President: Aurora RodríguezInter-Americana University, San German2003 Recipient- The Marie Elaine Aloise Lifetime achievement awardPRTESOL Conference: Condado Convention Center November 22-23, 1985Keynote Speakers: Harvey Nadler and Anthony GregoricSummer Institute Humacao University College (one week).First Regional Conference

58. Ylda Farre-Rigau -1986

59. 1986President: Ylda Farré- RigauUniversity of Puerto RicoExecutive Secretary & Treasurer for five yearsFirst recipient of PRTESOL Lifetime Achievement Award 1998PRTESOL Conference: Condado Convention CenterTheme: Diversity and ChallengeMemorial for Tony Martínez.-past president 1976Second Regional Caribbean Conference in Venezuela- Several PRTESOL member’s presented and attendedOne week Summer Institute at University of TuraboWith Continuing Education CreditsSpecial Dinner Activities in Metro Area with: Stephen Krashen and Kenji HakutaDistinguished Educators Award given to Harvey Nadler

61. Madeleine Hudders - 1987

62. 1987President: Madeline HaddersUniversity of Puerto RicoPRTESOL Convention: Condado Convention CenterTheme: Working TogetherHosted the Third Caribbean Regional ConferenceDedicated to the Secretaries of the of Department of EducationKeynote Speakers: John Oller, Jean Zukowski-Faust, Leslie Ford and John DennisOne week Summer Institute on Critical Thinking, Expository Writing, Learning DisabilitiesUniversity of Puerto Rico, Bayamón.

64. Maria Antonia Irizarry - 1988

65. 1988President: María Antonia IrizarryUniversity of Puerto RicoPRTESOL Convention: Condado Plaza Hotel Nov 18-19Theme: Fifteen Years Working Hand in Hand with the Teachers Of Our IslandKeynote Speakers : Dick Allwright Carol Numrich, and Judy Olsen.Summer Institute UPR, Arecibo one-weekThinking Through English Technology & Creativity, Cooperative Learning, Teaching English Through the Performing Arts.

66. Nereida Delgado - 1989

68. Nick Silva - 1990

69. 1989President: Nick SilvaAmerican UniversityPRTESOL Convention: Normandie Hotel, San Juan November 2-3,Theme: Enhancing the Best of our Tradition and the Promise of a New Horizon in ESLSummer Institute (one day) Ponce Holiday Inn

71. Carmen Maria Melendez 1991

72. 1991President: Carmen María MeléndezUniversity of Puerto RicoPRTESOL Convention: Condado Beach HotelKeynote Speakers: Lydia Stack- TESOL President 1991, Rebecca Oxford and Jean MaculaitosTenth Summers Institute (one day) Rio Mar Beach Hotel.Topic: Reading ComprehensionSpeaker: Dr. Joan D. Coley.The Constitution was amended

74. Gilbert Toro Ventura - 1992

75. 1992President: Gilbert ToroCatholic University1999Recipient of the PRTESOL Lifetime Achievement Award PRTESOL Convention: Condado Beach Hotel Nov 20-21Theme: Exploring A New World Keynote Speakers: Jack Richards and Robert Lado$18,000 profit was made on the convention.Summer Institute:Antilles High School- Buchanan Topic: Classroom Research.Speaker: Claryce EvansThe Constitution was amended.

76. Millie Commander - 1993

77. 1993President: Millie CommanderInter American University, Metro campusPRTESOL Convention: Condado Convention Center Nov 12-13Theme: Puerto Rico is Part of The WholeKeynote Speaker: James Bauman Editor of the ReadingTeacherSummer Institute (one day) Inter American University -MetroTopic: Alternative Approaches & Theories in Second Language Acquisition Speaker: Miriam EisensteinHighlight of the year:Important Amendments to the ConstitutionPRTESOL Position paper on English as an official language in Puerto Rico offered at the house of Representative hearing VISA Account was opened PRTESOLWork closely with the Department Education for membership and convention attendance.Established special fee for retired members.Applied for Employer Identification number with the IRS.

78. Matilde Garcia - 1994

79. 1994President: Matilde GarcíaInter-American University, Metro campusPRTESOL Convention: Condado Convention Center November 18-19Theme: Spanish and English in Puerto Rico- Back to Back or Side to SideKeynote Speakers: H. Douglas Brown and Mario Herrera (first time in Puerto Rico)Ceremony held to Honor Past PresidentsSummer Institute one: University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla

81. Annie Montero - 1995

82. 1995President: Annie MonteroCatholic UniversityPRTESOL Convention: Ponce Hilton Hotel November 17-18First Hotel Convention taken out of the Metro AreaTESOL: Facing the 21st Century.Keynote Speakers: Carolyn Graham and Mario HerreraPublishers’ Reception at Castillo SerrallésSummer Institute University of Puerto Rico, AreciboSpeaker: Maty GarcíaMembership list was reorganized and computerizedMetro chapter was organized.

84. Shirley Jimenez - 1996

85. 1996President: Shirley JiménezCatholic UniversityPRTESOL Convention: Ponce Hilton Hotel and Casino November 15-16Fourth Central American and Caribbean Regional TESOLTheme: TESOL Beyond Boundries Keynote Speakers: Dr. Diane Larsen- Freeman Dr. Patricia Richard-Amato and Dr. Spencer KaganSummer Institute: University of TuraboTopic: Alternative Assessment Speaker: Madeline HuddersThe Constitution became bylaws and it was amended The Socio Political Concerns Committee was createdFirst WEB Page created by Dr. Robert Van TriesteAwards & Scholarships were renewed and expanded.Revival of the Eastern PRTESOL Chapter.

87. Lionel Kaufman, Jr. - 1997

88. 1997President: Lionel KaufmanUniversity of Puerto Rico HumacaoPRTESOL Convention: Caribe Hilton Hotel November 14-15Theme: Approaching the Next Millennium Diversity and VarietyKeynote Speakers: Joy Reid, Michael Mc Carthy, Andrew Cohen and Jim CumminsSummer Institute Inter American University, Ponce Topic: The Use of Computers in the ESL ClassroomSpeakers: Dr. Mark Wekander, Dr. Robert Van Trieste and Dr. Sharon ClampittDramatic increase in membership 1,500.The Bylaws were amended

90. Marie Elaine Aloise - 1998

91. 1998President: Marie Elaine AloiseDepartment of EducationPRTESOL Convention: San Juan Grand Beach Resort, Isla Verde Nov 20-21Theme: Recalling the Past to Gain Insight to the FutureKeynote Speakers: Dr. Miriam Eisenstein- Ebsworth and Dr. Mary Ann ChristsonSummer Institute:Lifetime Achievement Award was established and awarded to Dr. YldaFarré.

93. Carmen May - 1999

94. 1999President: Carmen MayUniversity of Puerto Rico BayamónPRTESOL Convention: Ponce Hilton and Casino Hotel Nov 12-13Theme: Opening Doors to Goals of ExcellenceKeynote Speakers: Dr. Steven Molinsky, Dr. Neil Anderson and Mario HerreraSummer Institute at The University of the Sacred Heart UniversityTopic: Successful Proposal Writing for Funds, Equipment and Grants with three speakers.Publisher’s cocktail was held at the beginning of the year.A strong membership drives was held.Close collaboration with Department of Education.

96. Jean Rodriguez - 2000

97. 2000President: Jean RodríguezInter American University, GuayamaPRTESOL Convention: Wyndham El Conquistador Resort, Fajardo November 17-18, 2000Theme: Amidst the Nouveau MillenniumKeynote Speakers: Dr. Roger Farr, Michael Atkins, and George SuarezSummer Institute at University of the Sacred HeartTopic: Social and Emotional IntelligenceMultiples Intelligences Speakers: Dr. Naomi Vega Nieves and Prof. Marta Y. Pabellón

99. Marta Y. Pabellon - 2001

100. 2001President: Marta Y. PabellónDepartment of EducationFirst public high school teacher to serve as presidentDr. Marie Aloise- past president served as Executive SecretaryPRTESOL Convention: Condado Plaza Hotel November 16-17Theme: A Rainbow of Intelligences Equals UniquenessKeynote Speakers: Dr. Spencer Kagan and Mario HerreraSummer Institute- June 9Caribbean University- Vega BajaHighlights of the year:Established close collaboration with the English teachers of the Dominican Republic.Economic recovery of PRTESOL

102. Naomi Vega Nieves - 2002

103. 2002President: Dr. Naomi Vega NievesThe University of the Sacred Heart PRTESOL Convention: Ritz Carlton San Juan Hotel Spa and Casino, Isla Verde November 22-23Theme: Language and Literacy:Perspectives and ChallengesKeynote Speakers: Dr. Roger Farr and Dr. Keith FolseMemorial was held for Dr. Marie Elaine Aloise who died July 27, 2002Summer Institute: Inter American University, BayamónTopics: Testing, Brain Based learning and Power Point PresentationsSpeaker: Prof.Gladys Cruz, Dr.Marie Elaine AloiseDr. Debra Ann Zumaeta

105. Estella Marquez - 2003

106. 2003President: Estella MárquezCarvinSchool, CarolinaPRTESOL Convention: Wyndham El San Juan Hotel & Casino, Isla Verde November 21-22Theme: Teaching English in the Digital AgeKeynote Speakers: Dr. DannettGeolen Babb and Dr. Rory McGrealMini-Institute by Dr. Mario Herrera Summer Institute -June 7 -Catholic University, PonceTopics: Reading and Writing Techniques, Integrating Music and Art, Special Needs Students

108. William Garcia-Cardona - 2004

109. 2004President: William Garcia-CardonaUniversity of Puerto RicoPRTESOL Convention: Caribe Hilton HotelNovember 19-20Theme: Merging all our Voices as One: Imagine the Possibilities

110. Miriam Deida - 2005

111. 2005President: Miriam DeidaCatholic UniversityPRTESOL Convention: Universidad del Turabo, CayeyNovember 5Theme: Stepping Towards the Future in Language Learning

112. Inocencia Nieves Muñoz - 2006

113. 2006President:Inocencia Nieves Muñoz Department of EducationPRTESOL Convention: Condado Plaza HotelNovember10-11Theme:Empowering Teachers: English Crossing BoundariesKeynote Speakers: Mary Ellen Vogt, Pamela Hartman, and Dr. Felix Padilla

114. AudaIvettePérez - 2007

115. 2007President: Auda I. PérezDepartment of EducationPRTESOL Convention: Puerto Rico Convention Center, San JuanNovember 9 -10Theme: TESOL Educators: Transforming Lives in a Challenging, Changing WorldKeynote Speakers: Dr. Joanne H. Urrutia, Gabriel Diaz Maggioli, Robert T. Jimenez and Dr. Gilbert Toro-Ventura Back to School Institute: Strategies That WorkUsing Storytelling and Read Alouds to Foster Reading

116. Creating Your Own Course on Blackboard, Prof. Daniel Mercado

117. Making Literature and Flims Connect in the ESL ClassJosé R. Sellas Aponte - 2008

118. 2008President:José SellasInter American UniversityPRTESOL Convention: Gran Melia Hotel and Resort, Río GrandeNovember21-22Theme: The Next Generation of ESL: Tapestry for SucessKeynote Speakers: Dr. Mario Herrera and Dr. Rosalie Porter

119. Miguel A. Camacho - 2009

120. 2009President: Miguel A. CamachoDepartment of EducationPRTESOL Convention: Ponce HiltonNovember20-21Theme: Winds of Change: Teaching for TomorrowKeynote Speakers: Dr. Deborah Short and Esmeralda Santiago