Biography

Matilde Vallejos is the Adjunct Professor at Ana G. Mendez University. She came to the US at age 14 and initially worked as a daycare providers. She saw injustices in the educational system, and went back to school to achieve Ph.d in order to make a greater impact on the problem. She is presently a Chairperson of the education department at the Ana G. Mendez University, and teaches classes in special education and regular education. She also reviews manuals for MD State special education teacher certification . Matilde received her PhD from John Hopkins University and her Masters in George Washington University, and Bachelors from the University of Maryland at College Park. She is an alumni member and on the Board of Directors of the National Capital Fullbright Association. Outside of work she enjoys jewelry making, and reading novels in Spanish.