- Fax
- (940) 397 4694
- Title
- Assistant Professor
- Department
- Graduate and Adult Education
- Location
- Bridwell Hall
- Room
- 212
- College
- College of Education, West
- Bio
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As an assistant professor of graduate and adult education, I share the collective responsibility of inspiring and empowering aspiring educators and instructional leaders through education.
Other Positions
| Institution | Degree | Graduation Date |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Texas | Doctor of Education | 2020 |
| Midwestern State University | Master of Education (M.Ed.) Major in Educational Leadership (EDLE) with a concentration in Bilingual Education (EDBE) | 2012 |
| Midwestern State University | Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, Early Childhood – 6th Grade, and Bilingual Education | 2010 |
| Vernon College | Associate of Art in Teaching | 2009 |
| Employer | Position | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwestern State University | Assistant Professor of Graduate and Adult Education | 08/11/2021 | |
| Midwestern State University | Adjunct Professor | 06/01/2021 | 07/06/2021 |
| Barwise Middle School WFISD | Assistant Principal. Wichita Falls, TX | 07/10/2016 | 06/16/2021 |
| Lamar Elementary, WFISD | Assistant Principal | 06/10/2014 | 06/20/2016 |
| WFISD | HeadStart ESL/Bil teacher using pull-out model (half-time) | 08/16/2013 | 05/16/2014 |
| Scotland Park Elementary | ESL/Bilingual 4th-6th Math/Reading STAAR | 08/10/2013 | 05/27/2014 |
| Scotland Park Elementary, WFISD | 3rd grade Bilingual/ESL teacher | 08/16/2011 | 05/28/2014 |
| Brook Village, WFISD | Pre-K Teacher | 08/16/2010 | 05/26/2011 |
2024
Publications
Schultz, E.K., Smith, E., & Zamora Robles, S. (2024, Oct). Evaluating emergent Bilinguals for specific learning disabilities: Considering second language development and culture. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals (forthcoming).
Zamora Robles, S. (2024). Equity for English learners: Latino leadership in high-need middle schools. Education Leadership Review (forthcoming).
Presentations
Zamora-Robles, S., Medellin, K., & Gupta, D. (Nov, 2024). Work smarter, not harder: Utilizing AI to enhance early childhood classrooms. To be presented at the Texas Association of Education for Young Children (TXAEYC), Flower Mound, TX
Medellin, K., Zamora Robles, S (2024, June). Work smarter, not harder: Utilizing AI in teacher preparation. Presented at the Texas Association of Teacher Educators (TxATE) Summer Conference 2024. The Woodlands, TX
Medellin, K., Zamora Robles, S., Bokutu, C., & Jimenez Soriano, B. (2024, April). Work smarter, not harder: Utilizing AI to enhance elementary school lesson plans. National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). Long Beach, CA
Acuna, K. & Zamora Robles, S. (2024, Jan). Transformative culturally responsive leadership in action: School administrators' reflections on alignment of their practice to the MTCRL framework. Presented at TCPEA Conference Within a Conference. Austin, TX
Additional Areas of Research
Medellin, K., Zamora Robles, S., Bokutu, C., & Jimenez Soriano, B. (2024, March). Work smarter, not harder: Utilizing AI to enhance elementary school lesson plans. EURECA Project. MSU Texas, Wichita Falls, TX
2023
Book Chapter
Acuna, K., & Robles, S. Z. (2023). Modeling transformative culturally responsive leadership with teachers to foster an equitable school culture. In Culturally Responsive Leadership for Social Justice and Academic Equity for All (pp. 74-86). IGI Global.
Publications
Lindt, S. & Zamora Robles, S. (2023). Helping college students understand and enjoy course content: Comparing traditional and technology assessments. In E. Langran (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 765-767). New Orleans, LA, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved April 10, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/221923/.
Presentations
Zamora Robles, S. (2023, April). Moving from theory to practice. Presented online for the Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration Membership Engagement Session.
Lindt, S. & Zamora Robles, S. (2023, Mar). Helping college students understand and enjoy course content: Comparing traditional and technology assessments. In E. Langran (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 765-767). New Orleans, LA, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved April 10, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/221923/.
Zamora Robles, S. (2023, Mar). Classroom Management: Creating a space where learning takes place. Presented at The Texas Association for the Education of Young Children. Flower Mound, TX
Acuña, K. & Zamora Robles, S. (2023, Jan). Modeling transformative culturally responsive leadership framework within north Texas schools: An exploration. Presented at TCPEA Conference Within a Conference. Austin, TX
Additional Areas of Research
Intramural Grant
Dittika, G. & Zamora Robles, S. (2023, Nov). Examining the Impact of a Summer Program for First-Generation Students and College Students. Accepted and funded $4,845 in November 2023. MSU Texas, Wichita Falls, TX
2022
Presentations
Zamora Robles, S., & Lindt, S. (2022, Nov). Middle school leadership: Fostering a collaborative culture of learning and leading. Presented at AMLE 2022 National Conference. Orlando, FL
Zamora Robles, S., Gupta, D., & Lamb, K. (2022, July). Using a values-based framework to achieve equity and justice for students, faculty, and staff. Presented at 2022 COPLAC Annual Meeting. North Adams, MA
Zamora Robles, S. (2022, Feb). Teaching in a diversity college course: Experiences and learning of a teacher educator. Presented at Southwest Educational Research Association (SERA). New Orleans, LA
Additional Areas of Research
Acuna, K., Miller, S., & Zamora Robles, S. (2022, July). NCOLA/MSU Collaboration. Workshop for Sheppard Air Force Base Non-Commissioned Air Force Academy Instructors. Wichita Falls, TX
Medellin, K., Gupta, D., Zamora Robles, S., Bullard, A., & Fox, T. (2022, April). The ultimate guide to understanding DEI in higher education. Presentation for Inclusion Now Week at Midwestern State University. Wichita Falls, TX.
2020
Zamora Robles, S. (2020). Equity for English learners: Latin@ leadership in high-need middle schools, (Dissertation ed.). Denton, TX: University of North Texas. Retrieved from UNT Digital Library.
2019
Presentations
Robles, G. & Zamora Robles, S. (2019, Sept). Building tomorrow’s ​bold Latin@ leaders​. Presented at the 2019 LatinXcellence Student Conference, Midwestern State University. Wichita Falls, TX
2018
Presentations
Zamora Robles, S. (2018, Nov). Successful middle school principals in Texas: Equity for English learners. Poster presentation at Educational Leadership Conference: Educational Leadership at a Crossroads. The University of North Texas. Denton, TX
Blair, C. & Zamora Robles, S. (2018, June). School turnaround story: Implementing Marzano's high reliability school model to affect real change in your school. Presentation at Texas Association of Secondary School Principals 2018 Summer Workshop. Austin, TX
2015
Panelist
Zamora Robles, S. (2015, Oct). Meeting the educational needs of our diverse student population: How are we doing? Panelist at Second Annual Hispanic Summit. Wichita Falls, TX
2014
Presentations
Robles, G. & Zamora Robles, S. (2014, Nov). Parents are important to student success. Co-Presenter at Texas GEAR UP Parent Leadership Institute. Austin, TX
Zamora Robles, S. (2014, Oct). Meeting the educational needs of our diverse student population: How are we doing? Panelist at 1st Annual Hispanic Summit. Wichita Falls, TX
Robles, G. & Zamora Robles, S. (2014, Sept). Foundations of culture awareness, diversity, and strategies for the elementary classroom. Presenter at Okaloosa ISD Professional Development, ESOL Teacher and Paraprofessional Training. Fort Walton Beach, FL