Christina Herrera

Experienced school psychologist with a strong foundation in assessment strategies, educational assessment, and case management. Expertise in developing IEPs and collaborating with educators to drive positive student outcomes.

• EMD 101 Freshman Orientation
• EMD 250 Introduction to Education
• SPED 350 Introduction to Special Education
• CEP 110 Human Growth and Development
• CEP 210 Educational Psychology

• Poel, E.W., Garner-Becknell, H.A., Nevarez, S., Visness, L., Beidler, R., Herrera, C., Survivor! Providing mentor support to special education teachers with emergency licenses., 2002 Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention & Expo, 04/05/02, New York City, NY
• Gallegos, A., Poel, E.W., Griffith, M., Griffith, C., Cuevas, E., Herrera, C., Nevarez, S., Garner-Becknell, H.A., Training special educators as fast as we can., Hawaii International Conference on Education, 01/09/03, Honolulu, HI

• Excellence in Teaching Award, 01/01/05, Awarded by the Graduate School of New Mexico State University
• Classroom Impact Grant, 07/01/98, Wrote, awarded, and implemented grant, 'Unabridged Understanding.' Awarded by the El Paso Independent School District Education Foundation

• New Mexico Level II School Psychologist License
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
• New Mexico School Counseling License
• New Mexico K-12 Special Education Teaching License
• New Mexico Secondary Social Studies Teaching License
• Texas K-12 Special Education Teaching License
• Medicaid Provider

• Practicum Student Supervisor, 08/01/08, 05/01/10, Served as field supervisor to school psychology graduate students during their advanced practicum experience.
• University Supervisor, 08/01/03, 12/01/04, Supervised special education student teachers and practicum students in the Las Cruces Public School district.
• Project COLAB Supervisor, 01/01/01, 05/01/03, Trained and supervised special education teachers with emergency licensure.
• Special Education Department Head, 08/01/98, 05/01/00, Supervised 7 special education teachers and 12 educational assistants.