Ben L. Vásquez

Background

Vásquez, Ben L. was born on January 31, 1945 in Vancouver, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Eusebio and Dora (Ortiz) Vásquez.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, 1967; Master of Arts, New Mexico State University, 1974.

Career

Teacher, Colegio Americano, Ibagué, Colombia, 1970; intern/teacher, Teacher Corporation/New Mexico State University, Las cruces, 1972-1974; teacher, Santa Fe (New Mexico) Public Schools, 1974-1977; teacher/master teacher, Albuquerque Public Schools, 1977-1980; program specialist bilingual program, New Mexico Boys School, Springer, New Mexico, 1980-1982; school counaselor, Springer Municipal Schools, 1983-1990; school counaselor, Las Vegas (New Mexico) City Schools, since 1990. Director Head Start, Mora, New Mexico, 1971, Helping Hands, Inc., Mora, 1972;consultant in field.

Achievements

• Ben L. Vásquez has been listed as a noteworthy School guidance counselor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Advisory board San Miguel Mora Mental Health, Las Vegas. Coordinator Grads Dads, Las Vegas City Schools. Member ASCD, New Mexico Counseling Association (Executive Board, public chairman), Kiwanis (newsletter editor 1995-1996, program chair, board directors), Masons (scholarship chair).

Interests

• Avocations: golf, fishing, hiking.

Connections

Married Rose M. Martinez. 1 child, Nadia R.

Father:

Eusebio Vásquez

Mother:

Dora (Ortiz) Vásquez

Spouse:

Rose M. Martinez

child:

Nadia R. Vásquez