ARLINGTON, VA, September 30, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Marjorie L. Myers, EdD, with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. Myers celebrates many years' experience in her professional network and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes she has accrued in her field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Myers has distinguished herself as a leading expert in bilingual education, dedicating more than five decades to advancing language learning and educational equity. Her career has been marked by a series of progressive leadership roles, each contributing to her reputation as an innovator and advocate for dual-language instruction. Since 2018, Dr. Myers has served as a returning retiree and substitute administrator, continuing to support Arlington Public Schools in Virginia. In this capacity, she has provided invaluable assistance to colleagues, particularly in Spanish-language support, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to student success and staff development.

Before her official retirement, Dr. Myers served as the principal of Francis Scott Key "Escuela Key" Elementary School in Arlington from 1995 to 2018. During her tenure, she transformed the school into a national model for dual-language education. Under her leadership, Escuela Key became one of the first elementary schools in the U.S. to be recognized as part of the International Spanish Academy network, working closely with the Embassy of Spain. The school's program inspired educational leaders in New Mexico and Utah to advocate for their states' designation as bilingual states. During her time at Escuela Key, Dr. Myers coordinated innovative programs that fostered inclusivity and academic excellence for all students, including those with special needs.

Among other noteworthy roles, Dr. Myers was the principal of HD Cooke Elementary School in Washington, D.C., from 1993 to 1994. She also served as the assistant principal at Cardozo High School between 1992 and 1993 and was the language minority affairs coordinator for programs and language instruction within the D.C. Public Schools' department of bilingual education from 1990 to 1993. In these positions, Dr. Myers championed equitable access to quality education for English learners and played a pivotal role in shaping district-wide policies.

Dr. Myers's earlier experience also included serving as an adjunct professor at Marymount University, George Mason University, The George Washington University and the University of the District of Columbia from 1987 to 2008. She also taught adult education for D.C. Public Schools between 1985 and 1994 and led summer school programs for newly arrived English learner students from 1986 to 1989. Moreover, Dr. Myers had the opportunity to serve as a participant with the Leadership Educational Administration Development (LEAD) program from 1989 to 1990.

Dr. Myers's teaching career began as a bilingual English as a second language teacher with D.C. Public Schools from 1984 to 1988. Previously, she served as a research assistant at the National Science Foundation in Washington, D.C., and directed a one-room K-12 schoolhouse for Bechtel Corporation in La Trampa, Venezuela, dating back to 1981. Dr. Myers also taught English as a second language to adult refugees in Atlanta between 1977 and 1981, taught Spanish and humanities at a private K-12 school in Alachua County, Florida, from 1976 to 1977, and served as a middle and high school teacher for Alachua County Public Schools between 1974 and 1976.

Highly educated, Dr. Myers earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish secondary education and teaching from the University of Florida in 1972, a Master of Arts in bilingual and multicultural education from George Mason University in 1985, where she was awarded a Title VII grant based on her fluency in Spanish, and completed coursework totaling over 30 hours toward an applied computational linguistics degree at Georgetown University between 1988 and 1990. Additionally, Dr. Myers obtained a Doctor of Education in bilingual special education from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., in 2009. She holds teaching certifications for public schools across Florida, Georgia, D.C. and Virginia.

Among her professional memberships, Dr. Myers has been active with the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and, among others, the Arlington Supervisors Association. She has also made significant contributions through civic engagement and professional service. Since joining Edu-Futuro as a member, secretary, vice president, and as the president of the board of directors in 2025-2026, Dr. Myers has helped guide initiatives supporting immigrant students' transition through high school into higher education across Northern Virginia districts, such as Arlington Public Schools and Fairfax Public Schools.

Beyond administration, Dr. Myers has written chapters for books on teaching English or Spanish that have been shared widely among educators. Her contributions have been recognized for her exceptional leadership and vision, notably the establishment of the Dr. Marjorie L. Myers Scholarship Fund with Edu-Futuro upon her retirement by the Key School Parent Teacher Association, which supports first-generation college students with educational expenses. That same year, the Dr. Marjorie L. Myers Library and Resources Center was named in her honor at Francis Scott Key Elementary School. Dr. Myers also received recognition by King Felipe VI of Spain with La Cruz de Oficial de la Orden de Isabel La Católica in 2018.

In addition to these accolades, Dr. Myers received an IDEA Academy of Fellows Distinguished Educator Award in Denver in 1990, a Bilingual Special Education Award from The George Washington University in 2009, an Edu-Futuro Arlington County Community Partner of the Year Award in 2018 and a Lifetime Achievement Award from Arlington Rotary Club in 2019.

Looking ahead, Dr. Myers intends to continue traveling while embracing relaxation after decades devoted to educational leadership. She hopes her legacy will be remembered for tireless advocacy on behalf of immigrant children across America, championing dual-language learning so every child can thrive academically while honoring their cultural heritage.

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