HOUSTON — University of Houston-Clear Lake’s School of Education welcomed Professor Emerita Andrea Bermúdez back to campus as one of its keynote speakers during the two-day “Collaborating to Meet the Needs of English Language Learners” conference in early May.  

More than 80 area educators, counselors and social workers attended the event which featured renowned scholars from across the country in the field of education and mental health.

Pictured (l to r) are UH-Clear Lake conference organizers, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Counseling Cheryl Sawyer; Professor Emerita and former Associate Vice-President for Academic Affairs Andrea Bermúdez; Professor of Studies in Language and Culture and Chair of Foundations and Professional Studies Judith Marquez; and Professor and Program Coordinator of Studies in Language and Culture Laurie Weaver.