Background
Garcia, Yolanda Martinez was born on October 2, 1959 in Edinburg, Texas, United States.
Garcia, Yolanda Martinez was born on October 2, 1959 in Edinburg, Texas, United States.
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, University Texas at Pan American, Edinburg, 1981; Master of Education, University Texas at Pan American, Edinburg, 1985; postgraduate, University Texas, Austin, since 1985.
Teacher mathematics, McAllen (Texas) Indiana School District, 1981-1985; research intern, Intercultural Development Research Association, San Antonio, 1988-1989; research and evaluation associate, Intercultural Development Research Association, San Antonio, 1989-1992; gender equity coordinator, Intercultural Development Research Association, San Antonio, since 1992. Participant Mott Foundation-Community Education Leaders Program, San Antonio, 1992.
Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Association Bilingual Education, Texas Association Bilingual Education.
Daughter of Castulo P. and Dolores M. (Martinez) G. Divorced; children: Dolores Yasmin Garza, Christopher Cas Ocasio, Dhani Dioselina Ocasio.