at the University of North Carolina. She is the author of 23 books, has published over 50 refereed manuscripts, and
delivered nearly 200 professional presentations.
Heather Claxton (heather.claxton@birdvilleschools.net) is the Dual Language Specialist for the Bilingual Department
in the Birdville Independent School District in Haltom City, Texas. Formerly, she served as the Dual Language Specialist,
an Instructional Specialist and Coach and as an elementary bilingual teacher in the Irving Independent School District
in Irving, Texas. Claxton has a Master of Education in Administration from Lamar University.
Amanda Wilson (awilson2@kleinisd.net) is a Dual Language Pre-K Teacher, Bilingual at Zwink Elementary School in
Spring, Texas. Formerly, she served as a bilingual teacher in other elementary schools in Texas. She earned her Master
of Education in Teaching from the University of Texas at Arlington.