Dr. Veronica Rivera

Dr. Veronica Rivera has over 18 years of experience working with students, educators, and families. Before joining DoWEA, she taught elementary grades in both public and private schools in Puerto Rico. Dr. Rivera began her career with the DoWEA in 2015 and has served as the Assistant Principal at Antilles Elementary School in Puerto Rico for the last four years.

Dr. Rivera holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Special Education from the University of Puerto Rico, a master’s degree in Bicultural-Bilingual Education from the University of Texas, and a doctoral degree in Educational Management and Leadership from the InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico. Dr. Rivera graduated with honors in all three academic programs. 

Dr. Rivera’s professional background includes a wide range of civilian roles. She has served as a workshop developer and presenter for Libreria Betances and Claudio, Claudio & Associates; Educational Administrative Coordinator at Dreyfous & Associates; Educational Project Leader and Master Educational Coach at Scholastic, Inc.; Educational Master Trainer at Josephson Institute of Ethics; Assistant Dean and Dean of Academic Affairs at Jose Maria Vargas University; Human Recourses Assistant at the Department of Veterans Affairs; and Transportation Security Officer at the Department of Homeland Security – Transportation Security Administration.

Dr. Rivera honorably served in the U.S. Army for 10 years, in Human Resources. 

Dr. Rivera looks forward to becoming part of the Crossroads Elementary School community.