Carlos Martinez

Dr. Carlos Martinez serves as the Dean of the School of Education and holds the rank of Professor of Bilingual Education at Texas Wesleyan University. He leads academic programs focused on preparing urban teachers for diverse classrooms, particularly those with English Language Learners. His research expertise spans language assessment, bilingual education policy, and cross-cultural communication.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction (Bilingual Education), Texas A&M University (2000)
• M.Ed. in Secondary Education and ESL, Stephen F. Austin State University (1990)
• B.A. in Hispanic Studies and Linguistics, University of Puerto Rico (1986)

Research interests include language acquisition, multicultural education strategies, and international study programs. He has organized study abroad initiatives to over 7 countries since 1993. His publications address teacher education innovations, socio-economic challenges in education, and technology integration in pedagogy.

Teaching responsibilities include courses like Multicultural Education, Bilingual Methodology, and Applied Linguistics. He actively contributes to academic discourse through conference presentations on topics like standardized testing practices and socio-economic equity in education.