Fellows
Ricardo Lozano, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at Texas A&M International University
Education
Texas A&M University College Station, Texas, USA- The College of Education and Human Development
Doctor of Philosophy, 2011
Educational Administration and International Economic Development - Graduate Certificate, 2006
Advanced International Affairs
The Bush School of Government and Public Service - Graduate Certificate, 2006
International Education
The College of Education and Human Development
- Austin, Texas, USA
Master of Education, 2004
Curriculum Development and Instruction (Instructional Design)
- Monterrey, NL, Mexico
Bachelor of Arts, 1991
Business Administration (Marketing)
Certifications
- Public Education Administration (PreK–12 School Principal) - Current
Certificate by the State of Texas - Public School Teaching Certificate by the State of Texas - Current
Spanish as a Second Language Secondary Level - Public School Teaching Certificate by the State of Texas - Current
English as a Second Language Secondary Level
Languages
- English - Proficient
- Spanish - Proficient
- Turkish - Upper-intermediate Proficiency
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
- Lozano, R. (2023). Adaptive and Responsible Leadership: A Relevant Leadership for the Second Half of the 21st Century. International Journal of Excellent Leadership, 3(2), 12-18.
- Lozano, R. & Antrim, J. (2019). How University Professors in Two Countries Allow their Teacher Candidates to Express their Creativity and Culture: A Comparative Study.
International Journal of Knowledge, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 7(1), 48-57. - Lozano, R. & Yıldız, Y. (2015). Special education teacher training programs in the United States and Turkey: Educational policies and practices, and their repercussions on the supply and demand of special education teachers in Turkey. International Journal of Educational Reform, 24(2), 91-104.
- Lozano, R. (2014). Integrating less developed countries in comparative estimations of returns to education. International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Comparative Studies, 1(1), 65-91.
- Kestere, I., Wolhuter, C., Lozano, R. (2013). The visual image of the teacher: A comparative study. Acta Paedagogica Vilnensia, 30, 92-103.
- Lozano, R. & Kızılaslan, I. (2013). Approaches to classroom discipline in Turkey and their implications for teacher education. The International Journal of New Trends in Education and their Implications, 4(1), 180-187.
- Lozano, R. (2010). Anganwadi Centers: An exploratory study suggesting linkages between educational services and microfinance (India). The International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, 6(4), 11-23.
- McKenzie, K.B. & Lozano, R. (2008). Teachers’ zone of self-efficacy: which students get included, which students get excluded, and more importantly, why? Urban Education and Practice, 1(4), 372-384.
- Lozano, R. (in press). Mexico. In L. A. Locke; Hayes, S. D.; Rasmussen, N.; DeSantiago-Fjelstad, B. (Eds.), Bridging Leadership and Improvement: Practical Strategies of Applying Theory in Schools in International Contexts. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
- Lozano, R. (2024). Mexico: An Enduring Quest for the Elusive Idea of National Identity and Unity. In C. Russo & Leijun, M, (Eds.), A Comparative Analysis of Systems of Education Law. Beijing, China: Educational Science Publishing House Limited / New York, NY: Springer.
- Lozano, R. (2024). Educational Leadership Matters: Educational Leadership Preparation Matters Too. In N. Popov; Wolhuter, C.; L de Beer, Z.; Hilton, G.; Ogunleye, J & Achinewhu-Nworgu, E. (Eds.), Education in Developing, Emerging, and Developed Countries: Different Worlds, Common Challenges. Sofia, Bulgaria: Bulgarian Comparative Education Society.
- Lozano, R. & Lozano, H. (2021). Separation of Church and State in Mexico Amid Debates Over Religion in the National Curriculum. In C. Russo (Ed.), Law, Education, and the Place of Religion in Public Schools: International Perspectives. New York, NY: Routledge.
- Lozano, R. & Antrim, J. (2018). Nationality and Culture as Factors Influencing Creativity Levels in Candidate Teachers: A Comparative Study between the United States and Turkey. In N. Popov & Wolhuter, C. (Eds.), Education in Modern Society. Sofia, Bulgaria: Bulgarian Comparative Education Society.
- Lozano, R. & Comoğlu, I. (2017). The rights of students in elementary and secondary schools: Turkey. In C. Russo (Ed.), Handbook of Comparative Education Law: Selected Asian Nations. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
- Lozano, R. & Kızılaslan, I. (2015). Legal aspects and practical application of disciplinary actions in the Turkish public education system. In C. Russo, Wolhuter, C. & Oosthuizen, I. (Eds.), International Perspectives on Student Behavior: What We Can Learn. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
- Lozano, R. (2014). Reflections following three years of training the next generation of educators in Turkey: Constructing an optimistic, yet realistic understanding of the teaching profession. In N. Popov, Wolhuter, C., Ermenc, C., Hilton, G., Ogunleye, J. & Chigisheva, O. (Eds.), Education’s Role in Preparing Globally Competent Citizens. Sofia, Bulgaria: Bulgarian Comparative Education Society.
- Lozano, R. (2014). Education law in Turkey. In C. Russo (Ed.), The Yearbook of Education Law, 2014. Cleveland, OH: Education Law Association.
- Lozano, R. (2013). Educational centers and microfinance in India. In J. H. Westover (Ed.), Social Entrepreneurship and Microfinance. Champaign IL: Common Ground.
- Lozano, R. & Kızılaslan, I. (2013). The law of higher education: Turkey. In C. Russo (Ed.), Handbook of Comparative Higher Education Law. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
- Lozano, R. & Kızılaslan, I. (2012). Education in Turkey: Sentimentality meets the realities of the teaching profession. In I. Kestere, Wolhuter, C. & Lozano, R (Eds.), The Visual Image of the Teacher: International Comparative Perspectives. Riga, Latvia: Raka.
- Kestere, I., Lozano, R., Wolhuter, C. (2012). The image of the teacher: Reality and wishful thinking. In I. Kestere, Wolhuter, C. & Lozano, R. (Eds.), The Visual Image of the Teacher: International Comparative Perspectives. Riga, Latvia: Raka.
- Kestere, I., Wolhuter, C., Lozano, R. (2012). The image of the teacher and its study. In I. Kestere, Wolhuter, C. & Lozano, R. (Eds.), The Visual Image of the Teacher: International Comparative Perspectives. Riga, Latvia: Raka.
- Kestere, I., Wolhuter, C., Lozano, R. (Eds.). (2012). The visual image of the teacher: International comparative perspectives. Riga, Latvia: Raka.
- Russo, C. & Lozano, R. (2015). Special education law in Mexico and the United States.
School Business Affairs, 81(2), 33-36.
- Lozano, R. (2017). Tanrı’nın alçak gönüllülüğü ve barışma hizmeti [God’s humbleness and the ministry of reconciliation]. Miras [Heritage], 5 (21), 12-15.
- Lozano, R. (2015). –de Kalmak, Sebat etmek ve Uygulamak [To Abide, to Persevere and to Implement]. Miras [Heritage], 3 (16), 17-19.
- Lozano, R. (2015). İşler: Dünyevi demek Tarnı’yı göklerde yüceltmek demek [Works: Earthly means to glorify God in heaven.]. Miras [Heritage], 3 (15), 13-14.
- Lozano, R. (2015). Huzur [Peace]. Miras [Heritage], 3 (14), 13-14.
- Lozano, R. (2015). Yücelik [Greatness]. Miras [Heritage], 3 (13), 10-11.
- Lozano, R. (2015). Düşünceler: Yaşamımızın ayırılmaz bir parçası [Thoughts: An inseparable part of our lives]. Miras [Heritage], 3 (12), 12-13.
- Lozano, R. (2014). Ait olmak ve müjdelemek [To belong and to proclaim]. Miras [Heritage],
2 (11), 12-13.
Academic Presentations
- Lozano, R. & Kıral, E. (2024). Educational Leadership in Turkey and the United States: A Comparative Study. Paper presented at the XXIX Conference of the Comparative Education Society in Europe. Thessaloniki, Greece.
- Lozano, R. (2024). Educational Leadership Matters: Educational Leadership Preparation Matters Too.
Paper presented at the XXII Annual International Conference of the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society. Sandanski, Bulgaria. - Lozano, R. & Deiri, Y. (2024). Finding Space: Leading within the Contexts of Diversity and In-Betweenness. Paper presented at the XXII Annual International Conference of the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society. Sandanski, Bulgaria.
- Lozano, R. (2024). Mexico: Lessons to be Learned from Exceptional School Principals in Challenging Contexts. Paper presented at the 24th Annual Conference of the Texas Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education. Houston, Texas, USA. Houston, Texas, USA.
- Lozano, R. (2024). Human Capital Expansion in the Form of Formal Education: A Key Promoter of Individual, National, and Regional Economic Growth and Development. Paper presented at the 28th Annual Western Hemispheric Trade Conference. Laredo, Texas, USA.
- Lozano, R. (2023). The Program that Didn’t Need to Reinvent Itself: Lessons Learned from the # 1 Academic Performing Virtual Program in Texas During the COVID-19 Global Pandemic. Paper presented at the XXI Annual International Conference of the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society. Sofia, Bulgaria.
- Lozano, R. & Antrim, J. (2019). Breaking down Barriers and Building Understanding Through International Communication. Paper presented at the XVII Annual International Conference of the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society. Pomorie, Bulgaria.
- Lozano, R. & Antrim, J. (2018). Nationality and Culture as Factors Influencing Creativity Levels in Candidate Teachers: A Comparative Study between the United States and Turkey. Paper presented at the XVI Annual International Conference of the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society. Varna, Bulgaria.
- Karakuş, E. & Lozano, R. (2017). The unexpected effects of teacher-made visual materials on language learning. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the South African Comparative and History of Education Society. Livingstone, Zambia.
- Kızılaslan, I & Lozano, R. (2014). A content analysis of news reports on violence against teachers in Turkey. Paper presented at the First Eurasian Educational Research Congress. Istanbul, Turkey.
- Lozano, R., Coşkun, Y.D., Cumaoğlu, G. K., Aguilar, L.E. & Canales Rodríguez, E.L. (2013). School uniform policies in Brazil, Mexico and Turkey: A reflection of culture, society or politics? Paper presented at the Inaugural Session of the International Symposium on Comparative Sciences. Sofia, Bulgaria.
- Aguilar, L., Espinoza, O., Gonzalez, L., Lozano, R., Miranda, E. & Rodrigues, J. (2013). Expansion policies and strategies of inclusion in higher education: The experience of Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Turkey. Panel presented at the XV World Congress of Comparative Education Societies. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Lozano, R. (2013). Addressing the challenges of estimating returns to education with the limited data availability prevalent in less developed countries: Estimating returns to primary, secondary, and tertiary education in 28 countries by substituting Mincer’s Earnings Function Method by the Short-Cut Method. Paper presented at the XV World Congress of Comparative Education Societies. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Lozano, R. (2012). Turkey and its educational policies with regard to tertiary education. Video lecturer at the Seminário da Estudos Avançados Comparativos de Política Educação [Seminar on Advanced Studies in Comparative Education Policy]. São Paulo, Brazil.
- Lozano, R. & Kızılaslan, I. (2012). Approaches to classroom discipline in Turkey and their implications for teacher education. Paper presented at the World Conference on Educational and Instructional Studies. Antalya, Turkey.
- Lozano, R. (2012). The visual image of the teacher: International comparative perspectives. Book presented at the 10th International Conference of Comparative Education and Teacher Training. Kyustendil, Bulgaria.
- Lozano, R. (2011). Special education in America and the Middle East: A comparative study between universities in the United States and Turkey with regard to the implementation of teacher training programs in the area of special education. Paper presented at the 9th International Conference of Comparative Education and Teacher Training.
Sofia, Bulgaria. - Lozano, R. (2010). Investing in education, where? An empirical study investigating the effects of country level of development on returns to investments in education. Paper presented at the XIV World Congress of Comparative Education Societies. Istanbul, Turkey.
- Lozano, R. (2009). Investigating returns to investments in education: An empirical Analysis determining the effects of country level of development on returns to primary, secondary, and tertiary education. Dissertation proposal presented at the New Scholars Workshop of the Comparative and International Education Society. Charleston, South Carolina.
- Lozano, R. (2007). Anganwadi centers: Linking existing educational services with microfinance. Paper presented at the Total Immersion Program in Finance and Development of the Institute for Financial Management and Research.
Chennai, India. - McKenzie, K. B. & Lozano, R. (2006). Teachers’ Zone of Self-Efficacy: Which students get included, which students get excluded, and more importantly, why? Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the University Council of Educational Administration. San Antonio, Texas, USA.
- Lozano, R. (2005). Multicultural Aspects of Testing: English as a Second Language and Limited English Proficient Students. Paper presented at the 4th Annual Texas Chapter Conference of the National Association for Multicultural Education. Houston, Texas, USA.
Invited / Keynote Speeches
- Lozano, R. (2023). Education and Religion in Mexico. Expert Panel Session Presented at the Education Law Symposium: Religious Freedom in Education and Beyond. Organized by the University of Dayton School of Law. Dayton, Ohio, USA.
- Lozano, R. (2023). Responsible Leadership in Times of Crisis. Keynote Speech delivered at the 14th International Congress on New Trends in Education. Aydin, Turkey.
- Lozano, R. (2017). Academic Writing for International Publication. Presented at the Workshop for Faculty, Instructional Staff, and Students Organized by the Academic Writing Center at Hasan Kalyoncu University. Gaziantep, Turkey.
- Lozano, R. (2017). Developing and Delivering Effective Presentations. Presented at the Workshop for Faculty, Instructional Staff, and Students Organized by the Academic Writing Center at Hasan Kalyoncu University. Gaziantep, Turkey.
- Lozano, R. (2016). Teacher Leadership in the Classroom and Across the School. Presented at the Annual ELT Day Organized by the School of Languages at Istanbul Şehir University. Istanbul, Turkey.
- Lozano, R. (2015). The Shift from Access to Quality Education in Post-2015 Development Agendas. Keynote Speech delivered at the Annual Conference of the South African Comparative and History of Education Society. Bloemfontein, South Africa.
- Lozano, R. (2014). Reflections following three years of training the next generation of educators in Turkey: Constructing an optimistic, yet realistic understanding of the teaching profession. Presented at the 9th International Conference of Comparative Education and Teacher Training. Sofia, Bulgaria.
- Lozano, R. (2010). Developing a Successful Research Proposal and Review of Literature. Expert Panel Session Presented to Doctoral Students in Education Administration. Texas A&M University, USA.
Professional Experience
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership - PresentTexas A&M International University (Laredo, TX, USA)
- Teaching:
- EDLD 5311 Education Policy for Curriculum Leaders
- EDLD 5316 Characteristics of Effective School Leaders
- EDAM 5301 School Administration
- Conducting research in comparative education, as well as in educational leadership.
- Advising Graduate Students.
iUniversty Preparatory School (Grapevine, Texas, USA).
The Highest-Performing Virtual School in Texas and Top 5 in the United States
- Devising and implementing online methods of creating and maintaining a virtual school community.
- Reviewing curriculum and devising alternate approaches to delivery of lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents).
- Creating and digitizing concepts, lessons, and supplemental materials.
- Support students with set-up and maintenance of their learning environment.
- Working with other teachers, the director of counseling services, and the director of virtual education to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress, and established goals are being met.
- Teaching students and parents academic integrity and virtual etiquette expectations of the school.
- Working with other teachers to coordinate in-person activities and relevant field trips for students
PFC Robert P. Hernandez Middle School (Austin, Texas, USA).
International Baccalaureate (IB), Middle Years Program (MYP) School (Round Rock, TX, USA).
- Teaching all levels of Spanish, from introduction to advanced.
- Supporting the school administration as a substitute assistant principal as needed.
- Mentoring novice teachers, coaching them on issues regarding classroom management, discipline, classroom logistics, and lesson planning, among others.
- Member of the professional development action committee, contributing to the planning and implementation of the professional development programs conducted throughout the school year.
- Member of the campus leadership team.
Universidad de Monterrey (A SACSCOC Accredited University in Monterrey, NL, Mexico)
- Overseeing the quality and integrity of a Masters Program in Education (on-line and on-ground), a Masters Program in Humanities, and a Graduate Certificate Program in Early Childhood Education involving:
- Ensuring the continuous meeting of the requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the Mexican Secretariat of Public Education, and the Federation of Mexican Private Higher Education Institutions for the program.
- Assignment of theses advisors.
- Standardizing of theses requirements and expectations (research design and methodologies).
- Curriculum evaluation and design.
- Course planning and scheduling.
- Coordinating international student exchange programs.
- Leading the development and implementation of the new PhD Program in Education and Humanities including program goals and objectives, curriculum, lines of research, admissions and graduation requirements, as well as national and international accreditation requirements.
- Conducting research in comparative education, as well as in education and development.
- Teaching:
- ED 3240 Research Methods.
- ED 2921 Organizational Learning and Culture
Concordia University Texas (Austin, TX, USA)
- Teaching:
- EDU 2201 Introduction to Education
- EDU 3100 Secondary Classroom Fieldwork
- MED 5303 Curriculum Design and Practice
- MED 5303 Research Methods
- EDU 6313 Multicultural Experiences
- Conducting research in comparative education, as well as in education and development.
- Conducting student-teaching observations and evaluations for candidate teachers.
- Liaising with local school districts with regard to the placement of students for classroom observations and practicums.
- Observing and evaluating performance of adjunct faculty members.
- Advising Graduate Students.
Hasan Kalyoncu Üniversitesi (Gaziantep, Turkey)
- Teaching:
- EDI 101 Introduction to Education
- EDU 102 Psychology of Education
- ELT 208 Research Methods
- Conducting research in comparative education, as well as in education and development.
Assistant Professor of Educational Sciences - 2010 - 2016
Yeditepe Üniversitesi (Istanbul, Turkey)
- Teaching:
- ED 101 Introduction to Education
- ED 102 Philosophy of Education
- ED 476 Education Administration
- ED 477 Classroom Management
- EEP 512 Foundations of Economics of Education and International Economic Development
- EEP 514 Educational Leadership and Continuous Improvement Strategies
- EEP 518 Comparative Education
- EEP 581 New Approaches in Educational Planning
- Conducting research in comparative education, as well as in education and development.
- Advising Graduate Students.
- Coordinating Erasmus and academic international exchange programs.
University of Dayton (Dayton, OH, USA)
- Conducting research and lecturing in comparative education between Turkey and the United States.
Visiting Scholar - Summer 2014
Concordia University, Texas (Austin, TX, USA)
- Conducting research and lecturing in comparative education between Turkey and the United States.
Visiting Associate Researcher - Summer 2011, 2012
Universidad de Monterrey (Monterrey, NL, Mexico)
- Conducting research and lecturing in comparative education between Turkey and Mexico.
Adjunct Professor - 2008-2010
The Thomas School of International Studies at Mid-America Christian University (Oklahoma, USA)
- Taught:
- ML5333 Research Methods (online course taught in Spanish to masters’ level students in different locations of Latin America and the United States).
- Advised Graduate Students.
Spanish Teacher - 2008-2010
College Station Middle School (College Station ISD, Texas, USA)
School-Community Liaison - 2008
Royal Middle School (Royal Independent School District, Texas, USA)
- Led admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee discussions concerning the placement of recent immigrant students to the United States and to Royal Independent School District.
- Contributed to the development and implementation of Independent Educational Programs (IEPs) for non-English speaking recent immigrants to the United States.
- Organized School-Community Cultural Events including Latin American festivals and bilingual (English-Spanish) parent-teacher-student meetings.
Center for Microfinance of the Institute for Financial Management and Research (Chennai, India)
- Conducted research regarding the potential of promoting economic development through the provision of microfinance services to the poor in urban India via existing, government sponsored, education centers dedicated to the improvement of health, nutrition, and development of women and children.
Texas A&M University (College Station, Texas, USA)
- Conducted research and data analysis pertaining teaching quality, teachers’ sense of self-efficacy and teachers’ equity consciousness.
- Led focus groups and conducted individual interviews regarding teachers’ perceived sense of self-efficacy and equity consciousness.
- Teaching Assistant for EHRD 651, Methods of Epistemology and Inquiry, and EDAD 605, Secondary School Principalship.
Stony Point 9th Grade Center (Round Rock ISD, Texas, USA
Intern - 2002-2003
Austin Independent School District (Austin, Texas, USA)
- Researched multicultural aspects of testing, with a primary focus on bilingual/recent immigrant students to the US.
- Conducted test administration (standardized, credit by exam, and language proficiency evaluation).
- Translated and interpreted (English-Spanish-English) for meetings and communications between school, students, and parents.
C. S. Lewis Hall Educational Consortium (Austin, Texas, USA)
- Developed curriculum for the Spanish department
- Instructed students 1st through 12th grade implementing the Total Physical Response (TPR) approach to Spanish as a second language
Instituto del Rey (Monterrey, NL Mexico)
- Private, Bilingual (English-Spanish) School.
Memberships
- Comparative Education Society in Europe
- Comparative and International Education Society (United States)
- Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars
- Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
- Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society in Education
Grants
- Presidential Research Development Grant - 2023
Texas A&M International University
Co-Principal Investigator
Title: Addressing the principal shortage via a principal residency pilot project:
Preparing culturally responsive school principals.
$43,735.00
Funded. - National Science Foundation Grant on Improving Undergraduate 2023
STEM Education
Texas A&M International University
Senior Personnel
Title: Building STEM Academic Success Early
$200,000.00
Funded.
Services
Editorial and Reviewer Work- Language Editor 2023
Buca Faculty of Education Journal (Turkey) - Editorial Board 2018
The Literacy Trek (Turkey) - Editorial Board / Scientific Committee 2016
Educación, Política y Sociedad (Spain) - Editorial Board 2015
Education and Urban Society (United States) - International Editorial Board 2015
International Journal of Economics and Education (Russia) - Editorial Board 2013
Journal on Efficiency and Responsibility in Education and Science (Czech Republic) - Editorial Board 2013
International Journal of Educational Reform (United States) - Reviewer 2011
Educational Administration Quarterly (United States) - Associate Editor 2010
The International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social
Sustainability (United States)
- 30 Years since the Fall of the Berlin Wall: Educational Reforms 2019 in Eastern and Central Europe & Eurasia 1989-2019
Bulgarian Comparative Education Society
Pomorie, Bulgaria. - 2nd International Conference on Best Practices and 2017
Innovations in Education
Dokuz Eylül University
Izmir, Turkey. - Social, Economic, and Academic Leadership for the Future 2017
Sustainable Development of Business and Education
International Research Centre ‘Scientific Cooperation’, Russian Federation
Prague, Czech Republic. - 1st International Teachers in Collaboration Conference 2016
Osmaniye Korkut Ata University
Osmaniye, Turkey. - 1st International Conference on Marriage, Couple and 2016
Family Counseling: New Approaches –Roots
Dokuz Eylül University
Izmir, Turkey. - International Conference on Best Practices and 2015
Innovations in Education
Dokuz Eylül University
Izmir, Turkey.
- The College of Education and Humanities at the University of Monterrey 2019
Alfonso Díaz, Master in Education. - The College of Education and Humanities at the University of Monterrey 2019
Ma. Elena Okuma, Master in Education. - The College of Education and Humanities at the University of Monterrey 2019
Marcos Menéndez, Master in Humanities. - The College of Education at Concordia University Texas 2018
Emily Delgado, Doctor in Education. Education Administration - The College of Education at Concordia University Texas 2018
Marlene Alonso, Doctor in Education. Education Administration - The College of Education at Concordia University Texas 2018
Jessica Moreno, Doctor in Education. Education Administration - The College of Education at Concordia University Texas 2018
Gabriela Lara, Doctor in Education. Education Administration - The College of Graduate Studies at the University of South Africa 2016
J. Chakandinakira, Doctor in Education, Socio-Education. - The Department of Educational Sciences at Yeditepe University 2016
Sema Karakuş, Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Planning. - The Department of Educational Sciences at Yeditepe University 2014
Emel Karakuş, Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Planning. - The Thomas School of International Studies at Mid-America 2009
Christian University
Rebeca Alanís, Master of Arts in Leadership.
- Co-Editor, Professional Portfolio Evaluation Criteria 2024
The College of Education
Texas A&M International University - Faculty Representative, Search Committee for Bilingual Education 2024
Faculty Member
The College of Education
Texas A&M International University - Fall 2023 Commencement Exercises 2023
Presentation of Candidates
Texas A&M International University - Judge 2023
Service-Learning EXPO
Providing students with feedback on students’ projects and their impact
on their communities
The College of Education at Texas A&M International University - Judge 2023
Area 1 Conference of the Texas Association of Future Educators
Corpus Christi, Texas
Texas A&M International University - Team Leader 2023
Tomorrow Starts Today
Responsible to lead and organize logistics and activities for middle school students
visiting the Texas A&M International University campus
The Charles Butt Foundation
Texas A&M International University - Academic Program Assessment Coordinator for SACSCOC Revision 2023
Responsible for reviewing and evaluating the quality of program assessment plan
conducted for the 2023-2024 academic year
Texas A&M International University - Member of the Selection Committee for the Research linked to 2018
Teaching Award
Responsible for reviewing and evaluating research linked to teaching conducted
during the 2017-2018 academic year
The University of Monterrey - Member of Concordia University Texas Institutional Review Board 2018
Responsible for reviewing and approving research involving human participants
Concordia University Texas - Faculty Representative, Search Committee for Educational 2018
Leadership Faculty Member
The College of Education
Concordia University Texas - Erasmus Student Exchange Program Departmental Coordinator 2012-2016
Yeditepe University
Istanbul, Turkey - Session Chair 2010
Educational Governance, Policy Within and Across Borders
XIV World Congress of Comparative Education Societies
Istanbul, Turkey - Graduate Representative Advisory Board 2006
Executive Committee Member
The College of Education and Human Development
Texas A&M University - Student Representative, Search Committee for School 2006
Finance and Policy Faculty Member
The College of Education and Human Development
Texas A&M University
- Board Member 2024
Webb County Heritage Foundation
Laredo, Texas - Interpreter (English-Spanish-English) 2019
The Bach Project, City of Laredo
Interpreting for cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s master class to young music students
Nuevo Laredo, Mexico - Guest Speaker (The importance of second language acquisition) 2014
Chaminade Julienne High School
Dayton, Ohio - Bilingual Tutor (Spanish-English) 2005-2006
The Newcomers Center
Bryan High School
Bryan, Texas - Student Representative of Mexico, Planning Committee, 2005
Mexico and Central America Awareness Week
The Office for Latin American Programs
Texas A&M University
Honors and Awards
- Braniff Fellow, University of Dallas - 2024
- Change Agent Award - 2024
Award presented by the faculty of the College of Education
Texas A&M International University - Kauyumari (Blue Deer Award) - 2023
Presented by students from the Texas A&M International University
chapter of the Texas Association of Future Educators.
Among the Huichol people of Mexico, Kauyumari means “blue deer”.
The blue deer represents a spiritual guide. - Conference Travel Funding, the XVII Annual International Conference of 2019
the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society in Pomorie, Bulgaria.
Concordia University Texas - Bursary Recipient, Mind the Gap: From Evidence to Policy Impact
Conference on Impact Evaluation held in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
The World Bank & The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation 2011 - Who’s Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges 2010
- Graduate Representative Advisory Board Conference Travel Funding
(Turkey) 2010 - New Scholar, Comparative and International Education Society 2009
- Graduate Representative Advisory Board Conference Travel Funding
(New York City, NY) 2008 - Graduate Representative Advisory Board Conference Travel Funding
(Boston, MA) 2008 - Study Abroad Fellowship (India), Texas A&M University 2007
- Richard E. Morris Endowed Memorial Academic Excellence Award 2007
- Mance L. Park Memorial Fellowship, Texas A&M University 2006
- Texas Public Education Grant 2006
- Herman Heep Academic Excellence Award, Texas A&M University 2006
- Regents Fellow, Texas A&M University 2005
- Mary Frances & Mance Park Fellowship, Texas A&M University 2005
- Selected student to attend the Global Summit: 2006
The Future of the Transatlantic Partnership for Global Development
The Atlantic Council of the United States
Americans for Informed Democracy
Washington, DC, USA - One of 20 selected students to represent and assist the United States at 2005
US-Chinese roundtable negotiations
US-China Relations: Trade, Diplomacy and Research
The Chinese People’s Association of Friendship with Foreign Countries
Texas A&M University
Beijing, China
Professional Development
- International Travel Safety: Safe Passage Presentation 2024
The Texas A&M System Offices
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, Texas - US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 2024
The Texas A&M System Offices
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, Texas - AI Empowerment: Transforming Teaching with Blackboard Ultra 2024
Design Assistant
Office of Information Technology
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, Texas - Blackboard Ultra: Gradebook Management 2024
Office of Information Technology
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, Texas - Artificial Intelligence Explorations for Educators 2024
International Society of Technology Educators - IRB, Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct in Research 2024
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, Texas - IRB for Social / Behavioral Research 2024
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, Texas - Applying the Quality Measures Rubric 2023
Quality Measures
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, Texas - Academic Program Assessment Training 2023
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, Texas - Top Hat: Enhance your Teaching Experience 2023
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, Texas - Child Protection Training 2023
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, Texas - Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research 2023
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, Texas - Creating a Discrimination-Free Workplace 2023
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, Texas - Research Ethics and Integrity Practices 2023
Continuous Professional Development
The Bulgarian Comparative Education Society
Sofia, Bulgaria - Specially Designed Instruction 2022
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Grapevine, Texas - Gifted and Talented Students: Nature and Needs of Gifted Students 2022
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Grapevine, Texas - Gifted and Talented Students: Identification and Assessment 2022
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Grapevine, Texas - Gifted and Talented Students: Depth and Complexity 2022
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Grapevine, Texas - Gifted and Talented Students: Creativity and Critical Thinking 2022
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Grapevine, Texas - Gifted and Talented Students: Models of Differentiated Instruction 2022
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Grapevine, Texas - Human Trafficking Awareness 2022
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Grapevine, Texas - Youth Suicide: Awareness, Prevention and Postvention 2022
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Grapevine, Texas - Emergency Management and Security 2022
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Grapevine, Texas - Dating Violence: Identification and Prevention 2022
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Grapevine, Texas - Bullying: Recognition and Response 2022
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Grapevine, Texas - Technology Acceptable Use 2022
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Grapevine, Texas - Advanced Placement (AP) Conference in 2022
Spanish Language and Culture
Western Montana Professional Learning Collaborative
Trout Creek, Montana - Equity and Antiracism in Leadership: Where to Start 2020
Pacific Educational Group
Round Rock, Texas - The English Language Proficiency Standards Toolkit 2020
Education Service Center Region XIII
Austin, Texas - Beyond Diversity: Courageous Conversation 2020
Pacific Educational Group
Round Rock, Texas - Seizure Training for School Personnel 2020
Epilepsy Foundation
Round Rock, Texas - Restorative Practices 2020
National Educators for Restorative Practices
Texas Education Agency
Round Rock, Texas - Talk, Read, Talk, Write 2020
Round Rock Independent School District
Round Rock, Texas - Technology in Education 2020
Texas Computer Education Association Convention
Austin, Texas - Teacher Coach Framework and Expectations 2019
Texas Education Agency
Round Rock Independent School District
Round Rock, Texas - Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System 2019
Texas Education Agency
Round Rock, Texas - Restorative Practices 2019
National Educators for Restorative Practices
Texas Education Agency
Round Rock, Texas - Writing Rubrics in the Middle Years Program 2019
Texas Education Agency Gifted and Talented Training
Texas International Baccalaureate Schools
Georgetown, Texas - At-Risk for High School Educators 2019
The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
Round Rock Independent School District
Round Rock, Texas - Credential Evaluation Centers and Recognition Procedures 2018
in Latin American Countries: The Bologna Process
Erasmus+ Program of the European Union
The University of Monterrey - Two Years to the End of the Horizon 2020 Grants Call: 2018
How you can Boost Your Chances of Success
Continuous Professional Development
The Bulgarian Comparative Education Society
Varna, Bulgaria - Protecting Human Research Participants Training 2018
The National Institutes of Health Office of Extramural Research
United States - Academic Entrepreneurship: How to Use your Skills and Knowledge 2014
for Personal and University Gain
Continuous Professional Development
The Bulgarian Comparative Education Society
Sofia, Bulgaria - Teaching and Learning around the World 2013
Workshop
Instituto de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo
Hidalgo, Mexico - Turkish-American Relations 2012
International Certificate Program
Department of Political Science and International Relations
Yeditepe University / University of North Florida
Istanbul, Turkey - Mind the Gap: From Evidence to Policy Impact 2011
Conference on Impact Evaluation
The World Bank & The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation
Cuernavaca, Mexico - Discussing your Research Findings: Good Practice from Cutting-Edge International Comparative Research 2011
Continuous Professional Development
The Bulgarian Comparative Education Society
Sofia, Bulgaria - ESL Instructional Improvement through Sheltered Instruction 2008
Region IV Education Service Center
Houston, Texas, USA - Power Tools for Research 2008
APA, Library Information Services, and Human Subject Research (International
Review Board) Training.
The Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas, USA - 14th Annual International Development Conference 2008
Generating Ideas for a Better World
Harvard University
Boston, MA, USA - Total Immersion Program in Finance and Research 2007
Institute for Financial Management and Research
Center for Microfinance
Chennai, India - II Congreso Nacional y V Encuentro de Estudiantes y Académicos 2005
de Postgrado
El Posgrado en Educación ante las Transformaciones Sociales
[Higher Education in the Light of Social Transformations]
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey,
Red de Posgrados en Educación.
Monterrey, Mexico - Hacia un Desarrollo Basado en el Conocimiento: 2004
Nuevas Políticas para los Nuevos Tiempos
[Knowledge Based Development: New Policies for Modern Times]
The State of Nuevo León, CONACYT,
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey,
The World Bank Institute
Monterrey, Mexico
Contact Dr. Lozano at ricardo.lozano@tamiu.edu or at 956.326.2672.