Background
Menchaca, Robert was born on January 24, 1952 in Del Rio, Texas, United States. Son of Antonio and Alicia Menchaca.
Menchaca, Robert was born on January 24, 1952 in Del Rio, Texas, United States. Son of Antonio and Alicia Menchaca.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Sul Ross State University, 1973; Master of Education, East Texas State University, 1980.
Bilingual kindergarten teacher, San Felipe-Del Rio Independent School District, 1974-1977; bilingual kindergarten teacher, Dallas Independent School District, 1978-1984; bilingual kindergarten teacher, Seguin Independent School District, 1984-1990; bilingual kindergarten teacher, North East Independent School District, 1990-1992; teacher 4th grade, North East Independent School District, since 1992. Speaker, presenter in field.
Member Texas State Reading Association (Vice-President-elect Texas county reading and bilingual child group, Teacher Excellence award 1991), International Reading Association, National Association Bilingual Education, Texas Association Bilingual Education (Bilingual Teacher of Year award 1992), San Antonio Area Association Bilingual Education (recognized for teaching excellence 1992, Teacher of Year award 1992), Alamo Reading Council (board directors, co-chair San Antonio library foundation, treasurer 1992-1993, Texas State Teachers Association Indiv. award for Human and Civil Rights 1995, Excellence in Teaching award 1991).
Married Estella Calzada. Children: Roberto Junior, Antonio, Rosalva, Mariza, Daniel.