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Zelma Mata, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D.
Health & Human Performance Chair  Associate Professor
The University of Texas at Brownsville & Texas Southmost College
Office: Manual Garza Gym 203
Voice: (956)882-8290
Fax: (956)882-7348
E-mail: zelma.mata@utb.edu
Office Hours: M/W 8:00am-9:00am
                  Tues 10:30am-12:00pm
                        Thurs 11:00 am-12:00 pm
                  Friday by appointment

Education:

Doctor of Education in Administration and Supervision-Higher Education, University of Houston, 1993
Master of Science in Physical Education, The University of Texas-Pan Am, 1978
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, The University of Texas-Pan Am, 1977

Research Area (s):

• Strategies for Teaching Mexican Folklórico Dance in the Public Schools
• The Status of Mexican Folklórico Dance Programs in the Schools
• The Effects of Participation in a Mexican Folklórico Dance Class and Self Image Among Hispanic Students

Teaching Assignments:

Folk and Square Dance, Mexican Folklorico Dance, Dance for Children, Aerobics, Jogging, Self Defense,  History and Principles, Physical Conditioning

Vita: Zelma Mata Vita

Personal Homepage: http://blue.utb.edu/zmata