Rafael Cruz Castillo

Background

Castillo, Rafael Cruz was born on December 30, 1950 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of Jose and Rosa (Cruz) Castillo.

Education

Bachelor, St. Mary's University, San Antonio, 1975. Master of Arts, University Texas, San Antonio, 1977. Postgraduate, Trinity University, 1977.

Postgraduate, University Texas, Austin, 1984.

Career

Teacher English Edgewood High School, San Antonio, 1975-1980, John Marshall High School, San Antonio, 1980-1985. Professor English Palo Alto College, since 1985. Instructor English St. Philip's College, San Antonio, 1981-1985.

Advisory editor British Literature McGraw-Hill, 1984.

Achievements

• Rafael Cruz Castillo has been listed as a notable educator, writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army Reserve 1970-1976. Member National Council Teachers English (task force on racism and bias, since 1985, Hispanic caucus, 1985, English Journal writing award, 1985), Texas Joint Council Teachers English, San Antonio Area Council Teachers English (board directors since 1983), Phi Delta Kappa.

Connections

Married Esperanza Rodriguez, November 20, 1972.

Father:

Jose Castillo

Mother:

Rosa (Cruz) Castillo

Spouse:

Esperanza Rodriguez