Dr. Ricardo Varguez, PhD, is a distinguished academic and educator specializing in teaching, online education, and academic technology. He serves as the Teaching and Learning Development Administrator at Clarkson College, where he focuses on enhancing the educational environment to support diverse learning needs and improve teaching practices. Dr. Varguez's work at Clarkson College involves leading initiatives and projects that promote inclusive education and support faculty development.
Universidad de Quintana Roo - Licenciatura en Lengua Inglesa (1998)
University of Nebraska at Kearney - MAEd, Curriculum and Instruction (2022)
University of Nebraska at Lincoln - PhD in Educational Studies (Instructional Technology) (2012)
-Spanish Instructor and Department Co-Chair at Westside High School (2023-2013)
-World Language Consultant and Presented for the Bureau of Education and Research (2010-2016)
-Instructional Development Coordinator at Clarkson College (2013-2015)
-Director of Center for Teaching Excellence at Clarkson College (2015-2024)
-Teaching and Learning Development Administrator at Clarkson College (2024-Present)
-2008 Award of Excellence in Teaching, Nebraska Department of Education
-2008 Teacher of the Year Finalist, Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (CSCTFL)
-2007 Nebraska Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Nebraska International Languages Association (NILA)
-2007 Excellence in Teaching with Technology Award, Nebraska Educational Technology Association (NETA)
-2007 Westside High School Teacher of the Year
-Best of Nebraska Presentation on Technology and Foreign Language Instruction, awarded by the Nebraska International Languages Association (NILA); October, 2006 Conference