Background
Ruiz, Amelia Estelle was born on August 5, 1931 in E. Chicago, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Jose and Juanita (Avaloz) Martinez.
Ruiz, Amelia Estelle was born on August 5, 1931 in E. Chicago, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Jose and Juanita (Avaloz) Martinez.
Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1971. Master of Education, Purdue University, 1973. Certified Bilingual Bicultural Proficiency, Indiana University, 1981.
Teacher English to speakers of other languages, Block Junior High School, E. Chicago, 1971-1972; teacher English to speakers of other languages, B. Harrison Elementary School, E. Chicago, since 1972; pre-school teacher, E. Chicago City School, 1986-1988; at risk coordinator, since 1988.
Den mother Boy Scouts American, Hammond, Indiana, 1965. Member Indiana National Association Bilingual Education (secretary 1984-1985, treasurer since 1985), Indiana National Association Education (treasurer since 1984, vice president 1989-1991, certified 1986), Bilingual Teachers East Chicago.
Married Rudy Garcia Ruiz, October 12, 1957. Children: Rudy, Margie.