Carmen Berríos
Carmen Luz Berríos | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Puerto Rico Senate from the Guayama district | |
| In office 1997–2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 20, 1946 Naranjito, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party (PNP) |
| Alma mater | Interamerican University of Puerto Rico (B.Ed.) University of Phoenix (M.Ed) |
| Profession | Teacher, Politician, Senator |
Carmen Luz "Carmín" Berríos Rivera is a Puerto Rican educator and politician. She was a member of the Senate of Puerto Rico from 1997 to 2001.
Early years and education
She attended Agustín Stahl High School in Bayamón, Puerto Rico where she graduated in 1964. Has a BA in education from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico and a Masters in administration and Supervision concentrated in psychology of the University of Phoenix. and a Masters in administration and Supervision concentrated in psychology of the University of Phoenix. From 1966 to 1987 she worked as an English teacher in several schools in the town of Naranjito, from 1989 to 1990 she held the position of Director of the Santa Teresita Academy in Naranjito. She is currently the President of the General Council for Education, the official authorized accrediting agency of the Government of Puerto Rico.[1][2]
Politics
Berríos presented her candidacy to the Senate of Puerto Rico in 1996, to represent the District of Guayama. At the 1996 general elections, she won with 24.4% of the votes.[3] In 2000, Berríos ran again for Senate, but lost to the candidates of the PPD.[4]
References
- ^ Written by Raul Colón. Private schools need to catch up on accreditation Archived March 13, 2012, at the Wayback Machine (September 27, 2010) Published by the Puerto Rico Daily Sun.
- ^ Consejo General de Educación Archived January 19, 2012, at the Wayback Machine on CGE.Gobierno.PR
- ^ Elecciones Generales de 1996: Senador de Distrito - Guayama on CEEPUR
- ^ Elecciones Generales de 2000: Senador de Distrito - Guayama on CEEPUR