Martha Vasquez is the Past President of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP).  She holds two bachelor’s degrees: one in Spanish Language with a concentration in Hispanic Cultures and a second in Theology from St. Mary’s University. She also completed two master’s degrees: one in Spanish Language and Culture from the University of Texas at San Antonio and another in Educational Administration from Concordia University at Austin. 

Martha has extensive experience collaborating with students, educators, professionals, and higher education institutions throughout her career. She has served as the World Languages and Cultures Lead Teacher and District Coordinator for World Languages in two of the largest districts in the San Antonio area, where she has coached and mentored new and experienced World Languages teachers. She has taught at the high school and college levels and has been honored locally and at the state level for her contributions to service centered instruction while growing enrollment, instructional quality, and student participation. 

Martha has served as a Reader for the Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Literature Exams. Furthermore, she participated as a member of the College Board AP Question Development Committee. She has been an active member of the AATSP, a member of the national board of directors, and has participated on various selection committees for awards and scholarships.