Socorro Rivera-Martinez

Background

Rivera-Martinez, Socorro was born on April 19, 1942 in Mayagüez, P.R. Daughter of Sotero R. and Rafaela Martinez.

Education

AEd., Catholic U., 1963; Bachelor in Elementary Education, Catholic U., 1980.

Career

Teacher 1-6 grades, P.R. Department Education, Mayagüez, 1962-1993; auxilliary administrator, Colegio San Agustin, Cabo Rojo, P.R., 1993-1994; assistant principal, Colegio San Agustin, Cabo Rojo, P.R., 1994-1998. Teacher in charge Rio Hondo School Mayagüez, 1964-1970, 73-93, gifted children club, 1990-1991, director's resource for training, 1985-1993. Math and science counselor Rio Hondo, School, Castillo School, 1971-1993.

Achievements

• Socorro Rivera-Martinez has been listed as a noteworthy educator, assistant principal by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Co-leader troop 384 Girl Scouts American, Rio Hondo School, Mayagüez, P.R., 1975-1979. Volunteer leader Catholic Church Summer camp, Cabo Rojo, P.R., 1990-1992. Member Educadores Puertorriqueños en Acción, Council Elementary Science International, Council Presidential Awardees.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, poetry, writing, wire craft, gardening.

Connections

Married Carmelo Torres, December 26, 1965. 1 child, Yolivette.

Father:

Sotero R.

Mother:

Rafaela Martinez

Spouse:

Carmelo Torres

child:

Yolivette Rivera-Martinez