Dr. Martha May Tevis
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Department of Teaching and Learning
(956) 665- 3434
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION
PhD, The University of Texas - Austin, 1967
Major: Curriculum and Instruction
Dissertation Title: A Study of Boethius and His Influence on Medieval Education
MA, Our Lady of the Lake University, 1965
Major: Education/ Specialization Area - Latin
Areas of Emphasis: Education
Dissertation Title: Translation of A Cento by Proba [Latin to English]
BA, Our Lady of the Lake University, 1964
Major: Latin
Areas of Emphasis: English/Philosophy
EMPLOYMENT
Academic - Administrative Assignments
Elementary Graduate Coordinator Teach Out M.Ed., (September 1, 2010 - December 31, 2019)
Program Coordinator, Teach Out M.Eds. - Secondary Education, Department of Curriculum and
Instruction-Elementary and Secondary, College of Education: Elementary Graduate Coordinator:,
(September 1, 1998 - August 31, 2019)
Department Chairperson, Department of Secondary Education, (September 1, 1981 - September 1, 1983)
Academic - Post-Secondary
Professor, The University of Texas-Pan American
Chair, Department of Secondary Education, 1981-83, UTPA
Licensures and Certifications
Texas Secondary Provisional Certificate. Latin and English. 1964, Texas Education Agency. ( )
Texas Professional Supervisor's Certificate. Issued 15 May, 1977., Texas Education Agency. ( 1977)
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles
Martha Tevis. Philanthropy at Its Best: The General Education Board’s Contributions to Education,
1902–1964. Stacy Otto and Virginia Worley (Ed.) University of Southern Illinois and Oklahoma State
University: Journal ofPhilosophy and History of Education. 64, (September 2014): 63-72.
http://www.journalofphilosophyandhistoryofeducation.com/jophe64_individual_files/Tevis64JoPHE.pdf
Martha Tevis. Tevis, Martha. “Correspondence Between Civil Rights Leaders in the 1950's concerning .
STacy Otto and Virgiia Worley (Ed.) Normal, Illinois: Journal of the Philosophy and History of
Educatuo. 63, (September 2013)
Martha Tevis. Mexican American Civil Rights Leaders and Discrimination in South Texas Schools.
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Journal of the Philosophy and History of Education. 62, (September 2012)
Martha Tevis and John McBride. James Barufaldi: Teacher of Science Teachers. Journal of the
Philosophy and History of Education . 61, (September 2011)
Martha Tevis and John McBride. Possibilities: Kamil Jbeily--- The Man and His Vision for the Texas
Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching . Journal of the
Philosophy and History of Education . 60, (September 2010)
Martha Tevis and John McBride. A Curriculum Concern: Professional Standards and Special Interest
Groups . Journal of the Philosophy and History of Education. 58, (September 2009)
Martha Tevis and John Mcbride. All Reforms Which Rest Simply upon the Law or the Threatening of
Certain Penalties . . . are Transitory and Futile [JOHN DEWEY]: High Stakes Testing and its Effects .
Journal of the Philosophy and History of Education. 56, (2007)
Martha Tevis. A Man and a Mission: Julius Rosenwald and Schools for African American Children.
Journal of the History and Philosophy of Education. 56, (September 2006)
Martha Tevis and John McBride. Learning by Doing: The Development of a Constructivist. Journal of
the History and Philosophy of Education. 55, (September 2005)
Martha Tevis. Bill Fisher: A Happy Life. Journal of Philosophy and Social Sciences. (2004)
Martha Tevis. Vignettes in the Life of George I. Sanchez. Journal of Philosophy and History of
Education. 54, (September 2004)
Martha Tevis. George I. Sanchez: An Examination of His Thought. Journal of Philosophy and History
of Education. 51, (2003)
Other
Martha Tevis. G. I. Sanchez (1906-1972). Encyclopedia of the Social and CulturalFoundations of
Education . Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. (October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2008)
Martha Tevis. Mexican Americans, Access to Equal Educational Opportunities. Encyclopedia of
Activism and Social Justice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. (October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2007)
Media Contributions
TV
A Class Apart, American Experience PBS documentary. (February 23, 2009)
75th videos. (January 15, 2002)
75th videos. (January 15, 2002)
AWARDS AND HONORS
UTPA Service Award, COE (December 2010)
Miguel Nevarez Faculty Fellow, 2010-11, COE (2010)
COE Service Award, College of Education (2009)
Outstanding Teaching Achievement Award, UTPA (2001)
Distinguished Faculty Award. University of Texas, Pan American Alumni Association (1995)
UTPA Outstanding Faculty Award for Research, UTPA (1992)
Outstanding Faculty Achievement Award for Teaching and Service, UTPA (1983)
PRESENTATIONS
Martha Tevis. "Response to Pedagogue meets Publicist: S.S. McClure and Maria Montessori by Gerald
Gutek." International Society for Educational Biography, San Antonio, TX. (April 15, 2016)
Martha Tevis. "Reflections on "Effective Use of Biography in the Public School Content Classroom "."
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International Society for Educational Biography, San Antonio, TX. (April 14, 2016)
Martha Tevis. "Reflections on the Termination of Two Universities and the Creation of a New
University." Society of Philosophy and History of Education, San Antonio, TX. (October 2, 2015)
MARTHA Tevis. "The Influence of Storytelling on a Community." Society for History and Philosophy
of Education 2015, (October 1, 2015)
Martha Tevis. "John D. Rockefeller’s Contributions to Education: Ideas and Effects ." International
Society for Educational Biography, Toronto, Canada. (April 2014)
Martha Tevis. "Philanthropy at Its Best: The General Education Board's Contributions to Education,
1902-1964." Society of Philosophy and History of Education, Oklahoma City, OK. (September 26,
2013)
Martha Tevis. "“The Path to Education: Mexican American Women’s Generational ." International
Society for Educational Biography, San Antonio, Texas. (April 4, 2013)
Martha Tevis. "“The Thread of Influence: Mendez v. Westminster to Delgado to Hernandez to ." Society
of Philosophy and History of Education, ST. Loyis, MO. (September 27, 2012)
Martha Tevis. ""Gustavo ‘Gus’ Garcia: The Fight for Equity for Mexican American Children in
Texas"," ISEB, ISEB, St. Louis, MO. (April 2012)
Martha Tevis. "Hernández v. Texas: The First Supreme Court Case for Mexican American Rights and
Its Champions ," Organization of Educational Historians, OEH, Chicago. (October 7, 2011)
Martha Tevis. "Barbara Jordan, Educator of a Nation." International Society for Educational Biography,
San Antonio, Texas. (April 2011)
John McBride and Martha Tevis. "Organizing and Conducting an Engineering Fair for 5th Graders."
Social Science and Mathematics Association, Fort Myers, Florida. (November 2010)
Martha Tevis and John McBride. "James Barufaldi: Teacher of Science Teachers." Society of the
Philosophy and History of Education, Oklahoma City, OK. (September 2010)
Martha Tevis, John McBride, and Frances Quintanilla. "From Migrant to Teacher and City
Commissioner: The Extraordinary Journey of Frances Quintanilla." International Society for Educational
Biography, St. Louis, MO. (April 2010)
John McBride and Martha Tevis. "Helping Elementary Students Learn Science in a High Stakes Testing
System." 108th Annual School Science and Mathematics Convention, Reno, Nevada. (October 2009)
Martha Tevis and John McBride. "Possibilities: Kamil Jbeily--- The Man and His Vision for the Texas
Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching." Society of the
Philosophy and History of Education, St. Louis, Missouri. (September 2009)
Martha Tevis. "The Contributions of Two Brothers: A Lesson in Determination and Caring."
International Society for Educational Biography, San Antonio, TX. (April 30, 2009)
Martha Tevis and John McBride. "A Curriculum Concern: Professional Standards and Special Interest
Groups." Society of the Philosophy and History of Education, San Antonio, TX. (September 2008)
Martha Tevis. "The History and Current Status of the Education of Mexican American Wonem and
Girls." Educating Women Conference, Jane Addams Hull House. Chicago. (May 2008)
Martha Tevis. "Julian Nava: Persistence and Purpose." International Society for Educational Bilography,
Chicago. (April 2008)
Martha Tevis and John McBride. "All Reforms Which Rest Simply upon the Law or the Threatening of
Certain Penalties . . . . are Transitory and Futile' [John Dewey]: High Stakes Testing and Its Effects."
Society for the Philosophy and history of Education, Oklahoma City. (September 2007)
Martha Tevis. "Ramiro Casso: Prescriptions for Equity." International Society for Educational
Biography, San Antonio, TX. (May 2007)
Martha Tevis. "“George I. Sanchez: The Pioneer in Mexican American Rights." The Educational
Foundations Society and the Society of Philosophy and History of Education , San Antonio, TX. (May
2007)
Martha Tevis. "Ramiro Casso and Delgado v. Bastrop (1948)," Borderlands Symposium, University of
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Martha Tevis. "Ramiro Casso and Delgado v. Bastrop (1948)," Borderlands Symposium, University of
Texas – Pan American, Edinburg, TX. (May 1, 2007)
Martha Tevis. "Educational Equity through Law and Policy: One Man's Legacy." International Society
for Educational Biography, Chicago. (April 2006)
Martha Tevis. "A Man and a Mission: Julius Rosenwald and Schools for African American Children."
Society of Philosophy and History of Education, Oklahoma City. (September 2005)
Martha Tevis. "Scandal in Duval County." International Society for Educational Biography, San
Antonio, TX. (April 2005)
Martha Tevis. "Learning by Doing,' the Development of a Constructivist Program: Putting Dewey into
Practice." Society of the History and Philosophy of Education, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (September
2004)
Martha Tevis. "Virginia Foster Durr: The Courage of Her Convictions." International Society for
Educational Biography, Toronto, Canada. (October 16, 2003)
Martha Tevis. "Vignettes in the Life of George I. Sanchez." Society of the History and Philosophy of
Education, San Antonio, TX. (September 2003)
Martha Tevis. "The Evolution of a Presidency." International Society for Educational Biography, San
Antonio, TX. (April 2002)
Martha Tevis. "George I. Sanchez: An Examination of His Thought." Society of History and Philosophy
of Education, Dallas, Texas. (September 2001)
Martha Tevis. "George I. Sanchez: The War Years." International Society for Educational Biography,
Chicago. (April 2000)
TEACHING
Courses Taught
Adv Sociocultural Inquiry Educ
Advanced Edu Research
Advanced Educational Research
Dissertation Writing
History of Education
Philosophy of Education
Practicum for Teachers
Research Issues & Trends
Research Issues & Trends
Research Methods in Ed
Research Methods in Educ
Resrch Iss Trends-Hist of Educ
Resrch Iss-Hist Ed Minor&Women
Rsrch Iss:Hist Mex Amer Educ
Selected Topics Research
Directed Student Learning
Dissertation Co-Chair. Roman Nieto, , Other (within UTPA). (2009 - 2014)
Dissertation Committee Member. Elizabeth Galdeano, "Strategy, Politics, and Latino Graduate
Education: A Descriptive Policy Analysis of the South Texas Border Initiative" , Other (within UTPA).
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Education: A Descriptive Policy Analysis of the South Texas Border Initiative" , Other (within UTPA).
(August 2014)
Dissertation Co-Chair. Antonio Lara, "A historical snapshot of the progression of educational and social
opportunities for Mexican American students in the San Benito Public School System 1909--2009" ,
Other (within UTPA). (May 2013)
Dissertation Committee Member. Rolando Avila, "Miguel A. Nevarez: A life history of educational
leadership" , Other (within UTPA). (May 2013)
Dissertation Co-Chair. Mike Sandroussi, "A History of the Texas Education Agency Instructional
Facility Allotment (IFA) Program in Hidalgo County school districts located in the Texas Rio Grande
Valley from 1997 to 2007" , Other (within UTPA). ( 2011)
Dissertation Co-Chair. Andres Martinez, "Life stories of four conjunto musicians: Adding to the
culturally relevant curriculum of the Rio Grande Valley schools" , Other (within UTPA). (August 2011)
Dissertation Co-Chair. Kathleen Carroll, "Meeting the challenge of educational leadership: A historical
and biographical examination of minority women who have made major contributions to the education
of students in the South Texas Rio Grande Valley" , Other (within UTPA). ( 2010)
Dissertation Committee Member. Cindy Sadler, "An exploratory investigation of the implementation of
quality staff development and campus success" , Other (within UTPA). ( 2009)
Dissertation Co-Chair. David Bowles, "James De Anda: A life history" ( 2008)
Dissertation Co-Chair. Richard Rivera, "The evolution of the inclusion of Mexican Americans in the
educational process: A study of the Weslaco Independent School District, 1926--2006" ( 2008)
Dissertation Co-Chair. Beverly Fridie, "Another shade of brown: A historical study of "Brown v. Board
of Education" and its impact on the education of Mexican Americans in Edinburg, Texas in the Rio
Grande Valley of South Texas." ( 2006)
SERVICE
Department Service
Committee Member, Tenure and Promotion Committee. (March 1, 2016 - March 15, 2016)
Committee Chair, Six Year Tenure Review. (January 15, 2016 - February 5, 2016)
Committee Chair, C & I M.Ed. for UTRGV Committee. (June 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014)
Committee Member, Committee member, Search Committee Science Educator, 2012-2013 . (2012 2013)
Committee Chair, Curriculum and Instruction Secondary Search Committee. (2010 - 2011)
Committee Member, Curriculum and Instruction Secondary Search Committee. (2009 - 2010)
Committee Member, Curriculum and Instruction Secondary Search Committee. ( 2007)
College Service
Committee Member, Grievance Committee. (September 1, 2009 - September 1, 2015)
Attendee, Meeting, COE Hooding ceremony. (January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011)
University Service
Committee Member, UTPA Alumni Association and UTPA Alumni Board.
Other, Denim and Diamonds Scholarship Fundraiser for Women’s Athletic Foundation UTPA. (2002 2007)
Committee Chair, University of Texas – Pan American Seventy-fifth Anniversary Celebration.
(September 1, 2001 - January 1, 2004)
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Development Activities Attended
Conference Attendance, "Society of Philosophy and History of Education," (October 1, 2015 - October
3, 2015)
Conference Attendance, "The Foundations of Education Society," (October 1, 2015)
Conference Attendance, "International Society for Educational Biography," (April 23, 2015 - April 25,
2015)
Professional Service
Other , International Society for Educational Biography ( 1995)
Other , The Educational Foundations Society Secretary (September 1986)
Chairperson , The Educational Foundations Society William E. Drake Annual Lecture (September 1,
1986 - September 1, 2016)
Committee Chair , International Society for Educational Biography , San Antonio , (April 1, 2014 April 30, 2016)
Other , ISEB (2007 - 2011)
Conference-Related , Texas Regional Collaboratives for Science and Mathematics Teaching ( 2009)
Editorial Review Board Member , journal of the American Educational Studies Association (1992 2001)
Committee Chair , American Educational Studies Association, Nomination Committee (1999 - 2000)
Professional Memberships
Organization of Educational Historians (OEH) ( 2011)
Southern History of Education Society ( 2005)
History of Education Society (HES) ( 1990)
Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) ( 1990)
Educational Studies Society (EFS) (September 1986)
International Society for Educational Biography (ISEB) ( 1983)
Society of Professors of Education (SPE) ( 1983)
American Educational Research Association (AERA) ( 1982)
John Dewey Society (JDS) ( 1982)
American Educational Studies Asssociation (AESA) ( 1981)
Kappa DElta Pi (KDP) ( 1970)
Philosophy of Education Society (PES) ( 1970)
Society of Philosophy and History of Education (SOPHE) ( 1969)
AERA Division B/Curriculum Studies (September 1, 2000 - September 1, 2016)
AERA Division G (Social Contexts of Education) (September 1, 2000 - September 1, 2016)
Hispanic Research SIG (September 1, 2000 - September 1, 2016)
Public Service
• Other , University of Alabama Press-Reviewer . (September 1, 2015 - March 15, 2016)
• Other , Trinity Episcopal Church Clerk (Secretary) of the Vestry , Pharr , (January 15, 2000 - January
15, 2004)
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• Other , Texas Council of Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Centers, Inc. , Austi ,
(1980 - 1995)
• Officer, Vice President , TRopical Texas Community Center for MHMR , Edinburg , (1969 - 1992)
• Officer, Secretary , Citizens for Human Development , Austin , (1978 - 1983)
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