ERIK DORBECKER GARCIA

ERIK DORBECKER GARCIA is a Research Specialist II in the Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University, where he also serves as Site Manager for the Heart of Texas GEAR UP grant program. He holds a Master of Education (2024) in Bilingual Education/ESL from Texas A&M University and is pursuing doctoral studies in the same field. Previously, he worked in bilingual education as an interpreter, substitute teacher, and home-based tutor, and spent a decade in banking and insurance roles in multinational corporations.

• Education:
• M.Ed., Bilingual Education/ESL, Texas A&M University (2024)
• B.S., Business Administration, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí (2006)

His research focuses on Spanish language maintenance and multiculturalism, particularly examining Spanish language preservation in emergent bilingual third graders learning English as a second language. He has professional experience in grant management, educational equity initiatives, and cross-cultural communication.

Current roles include managing the Heart of Texas GEAR UP program, which aims to increase college readiness among underrepresented students, and supporting bilingual education advocacy. No scientific awards or articles are explicitly listed in the provided texts.