"Transferring to MCLA was one of the greatest decisions I ever made. Being able to learn from and connect with the faculty and staff equipped me with greater networking capabilities/skills and the opportunity to use them outside of the institution, preparing me for the road ahead. Taking part and engaging in different clubs and organizations on campus helped to shape and guide me for countless opportunities."
Brandon Pender ’07 Research Analyst, Office of State Rep. Daniel E. Bosley ’76
B.S. in Ed., Kutztown University (Pennsylvania) M.A.T. in English, Kent State University Ph.D. in English, Kent State University
Dr. Rodrigues has developed an instructional technology concentration for the Education Department. Her areas of expertise include technology and teaching and uses of computers in English and Language Arts. Before coming to MCLA, Dr. Rodrigues was on the faculty at Empire State College (New York): earlier in her career, she worked as a writing center director at both New Mexico State University and Colorado State University. In addition, she served as an instructional technology coordinator at Williamstown Elementary School in the eary 1990’s. Her professional contributions include service on the Editorial Board of Computers and Composition, membership on the Steering Committee for the College Section of the National Council of Teachers of English, and service as Director of a National Writing Project site for teachers in South Texas. Dr. Rodrigues has authored several textbooks and book chapters related to technology and teaching English.
