Age, Biography and Wiki
Mela Leger (Manuelita de Atocha Romero Lucero) was born on 1928 in Mexico, is an A founder of American schools and college. Discover Mela Leger's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?
| Popular As |
Manuelita de Atocha Romero Lucero |
| Occupation |
Educator, school founder |
| Age |
78 years old |
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| Born |
1928 |
| Birthday |
1928 |
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| Date of death |
2006 |
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| Nationality |
Mexico
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She is a member of famous Educator with the age 78 years old group.
Mela Leger Height, Weight & Measurements
At 78 years old, Mela Leger height not available right now. We will update Mela Leger's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Mela Leger's Husband?
Her husband is Ray Leger
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| Parents |
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| Husband |
Ray Leger |
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| Children |
Teresa Leger Fernandez |
Mela Leger Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mela Leger worth at the age of 78 years old? Mela Leger’s income source is mostly from being a successful Educator. She is from Mexico. We have estimated Mela Leger's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Educator |
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Timeline
Manuelita de Atocha Romero Lucero, Mela Leger (1928–2006) was an early proponent for bilingual education in New Mexico.
With her husband Ray Leger, she helped write the 1973 Bilingual Multicultural Education Act, which provided for Spanish and Indigenous languages to be taught in New Mexico K12 schools.
When Leger first attended school in New Mexico, she spoke only Spanish.
During that time, children were punished for speaking Spanish in class.
After graduating from Loretta Heights College in Denver, she married Ray Leger, another influential advocate for bilingual education in New Mexico who later became state senator.
After earning her master's degree and teaching certificate from New Mexico Highlands University, she was one of a small numbers of educators throughout the nation who participated in pilot testing, national discussion, and curriculum development for bilingual children.
After teaching Spanish-speaking children how to read English in the national pilot program, she traveled to meet with educators, parents, and lawmakers throughout the state to advocate for the benefits of bilingual education.
Early in her career as a teacher, she founded one of the first bilingual multicultural elementary schools in the nation, which was visited by national and state policy makers and educators.
Along with her husband, Leger was a major contributor to New Mexico's 1973 Bilingual Multicultural Education Law, the first of its kind in the nation.
In 1975, New Mexico created the first teaching endorsement for ESL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) in the nation.
Leger trained generations of bilingual teachers during her tenure at the Teacher Training Center in Las Vegas, New Mexico, as well as the University of New Mexico.
During the implementation phase of the New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative from 2006-2010, Leger was selected to be honored with a historic marker for her contributions to education that is listed in the Historical Marker Database.
Her daughter, Teresa Leger Fernandez, currently serves New Mexico's Third Congressional District as U.S. Representative.
As of 2016, Indigenous languages offered in New Mexico schools included Jicarilla, Apache, Keres, Navajo, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, and Zuni.
