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On June 5th, 2018 the City of Weslaco presented author Daisy Lopez with a proclamation in honor of her work with Voices from the Past and Don't Kill My Curandera. The proclamation also recognized the contribution towards the preservation of Chicano culture, its rich history, and the encouragement of educational development towards local children of the Rio Grande Valley. 

Guest Speaker at Dia De Libros with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Nov. 1st, 2019

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Guest Speaker at Word Fest 2019 with Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi 

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La Joya High School adopts Voices from the Past into their English I curriculum for 2019-2020 school year!

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Talk the Talk Guest Speaker for January 2020

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Humanities Texas-Mrs. Daisy Tucker has just been commended by the 2025 Outstanding Humanities Teacher by Humanities Texas. This prestigious award recognizes her remarkable impact as a humanities educator in Texas. This year, Mrs. Tucker led her 5th-grade students at Drs. Reed and Mock Elementary through an inspiring service-learning project titled "Don’t Wait for a Miracle, Be the Miracle." Their efforts brought in generous donations for the San Juan Nursing Home, directly supporting the daily needs of local elders.As a dual-language teacher, instructional coach, and curriculum writer, Mrs. Tucker’s influence extends far beyond her classroom. She works with districts across the Rio Grande Valley, helping teachers develop effective strategies for improving reading comprehension among emergent bilingual students. Her passion for education is matched by her commitment to cultural preservation and community engagement.Mrs. Tucker is also a celebrated local author. Her books — Voices from the Past, Don’t Kill My Curandera, and Let Love Lead! — have been featured at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, and UTRGV. These culturally rich texts not only highlight Mexican-American traditions and storytelling but also incorporate comprehensive questions aligned with Texas state exam standards for grades 3–10. Her work has even reached educators as far as Australia, who are eager to integrate Chicano folklore into their own teaching.In addition, she serves on the Texas Education Agency’s Educators Committee and attends national education conferences every summer to advocate for the needs of students in San Juan and the greater Valley.

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© 2018 by Daisy Lopez

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