Angela Reyes Carrasquillo is a distinguished Professor Emerita at Fordham University in New York City. She is nationally known for her work in second language and bilingual educati...view moreAngela Reyes Carrasquillo is a distinguished Professor Emerita at Fordham University in New York City. She is nationally known for her work in second language and bilingual education, and has published extensively in these areas. Her books include Between Puerto Rico and New York: A Latina Professor's Journey, The Bilingual Advantage (with D. Rodriguez & K. Lee), Language Minority Students in the Mainstream Classroom (with V. Rodriguez), and Hispanic Children and Youth in the United States. Dr. Carrasquillo has worked with schools and children, motivating them to excel academically and to maintain their cultural and linguistic roots.view less