Carlos Cortes, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of History, UCR, is an internationally renowned speaker, author and educator. Dr. Cortes is a leading authority on ethnic diversity and how innovative educational approaches to multiculturalism can provide solutions. He has served as consultant to school districts across the nation, as well as government agencies and private business, and has appeared as a guest host on a PBS series. He has written many books and articles on multicultural, global, and bilingual diversity. Interrelationships of the home, school, community and their effects on the learning of young children.
Emphasis is on cooperation and communication, problem solving, and self-discipline.
Ana Monagas, M.A., Administrator, Family Service Association, Riverside. Monagas holds teaching credentials for elementary school and community college, and has held positions of adjunct and full-time faculty, and Associate Dean of the Early Childhood Studies department at Riverside Community College District. She has also worked for Riverside County Office of Education for 13 years. Monagas has been involved with Early Childhood Education programs since 1976. Margaret N. Wild, Ph.D., Continuing Education Specialist, Education Extension, UCR, has conducted research in psychology and education.