She received her doctorate in Educational Administration from New Mexico State University. Dr. Rodríguez has served as a manuscript reviewer for several journals, and as a conference proposal reviewer for several bilingual educational conferences, such as the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE), and the Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE). Her research interests include the effective role of the principal in supporting additive language programs such as dual language instruction, the administration of special programs, and the elementary school principalship.