Background
Valverde, Leonard A. was born on May 15, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Leopoldo R. and Carmen (Rodriguez) Valverde.
Valverde, Leonard A. was born on May 15, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Leopoldo R. and Carmen (Rodriguez) Valverde.
Associate of Arts, East Los Angeles College, 1963; Bachelor, California State University, Los. Angeles, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy, Claremont Graduate School, 1974.
Math teacher, supervisor, Los Angeles Unified School District, 1967-1971; professor, director, University Texas, Austin, 1974-1989; vice president academic affairs, University Texas, San Antonio, since 1988. Executive Committee U. Council Education Administration, 1987-1988. Consultant Mexico American Legas & Education Defense, San Antonio.
President Texas Association Chicanos Higher Education, 1976-1977. Secretary division A American Education Research Association, 1987-1989. Member The College Board (Edward S. Noyes Leadership award 1989), American Association Higher Education (chairman Hisp. caucus since 1989), Texas Academy Skills Program (policy council since 1989), Western Interstate Commission Higher Education, Council Graduate Schools (advisory committee minority affairs since 1987).
Married Josephine Guzman, September 3, 1966. Children: Leo R., Marisa D.