ARLINGTON, VA, July 03, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Marjorie L. Myers has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. 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 established a distinguished career in bilingual education, marked by decades of leadership, innovation and advocacy for dual language programs. Since 2018, she has served as a returning retiree and substitute administrator with Arlington Public Schools and Alexandria City Public Schools, continuing to lend her expertise to the district following her formal retirement. Her ongoing commitment to education is further reflected in her involvement with Edu-Futuro, where she joined the board of directors in 2019 and has since served as secretary, vice president and president. Through this nonprofit, Dr. Myers has contributed to initiatives supporting immigrant students' academic success and access to higher education.

From 1995 to 2018, Dr. Myers was principal of Francis Scott Key Elementary School—now Escuela Key—in Arlington, Virginia. Over her 23-year tenure, she transformed the school into a national model for dual language education. Under her guidance, Escuela Key became one of the first elementary schools in the United States to be accepted into the International Spanish Academy program in 2007. That same year, the school received top recognition among dual language schools for its collaboration with the Embassy of Spain in the United States. Dr. Myers's leadership at Escuela Key inspired educational leaders in New Mexico and Utah to advocate for their states to be declared bilingual, underscoring her influence on language policy nationwide.

Her legacy at Escuela Key is commemorated through several honors: the establishment of the Dr. Marjorie L. Myers Scholarship Fund by the school's Parent Teacher Association in partnership with Edu-Futuro to support first-generation college students; the naming of the Dr. Marjorie L. Myers Library and Resources Center; and a permanent display dedicated to her contributions at the Arlington Historical Society museum.

Prior to her work at Escuela Key, Dr. Myers served as principal of HD Cooke Elementary School in the District of Columbia Public Schools from 1993 to 1994. She also served as assistant principal at Cardozo High School from 1992 to 1993 and as language minority affairs coordinator for programs and language instruction within the Department of Bilingual Education from 1990 to 1993. Her earlier roles included adjunct professor at Marymount University, George Mason University, The George Washington University and University of the District of Columbia from 1987 to 2008; adult education professor for District of Columbia Public Schools from 1985 to 1994; summer school principal for newly arrived English learner students from 1986 to 1989; participant in the Leadership Educational Administration Development program from 1989 to 1990; bilingual middle school counselor from 1988 to 1989; bilingual English as a second language teacher from 1984 to 1988; research assistant with the National Science Foundation in Washington, District of Columbia from 1983 to 1984; director of a one-room K-12 school for Bechtel Corporation in La Trampa, Venezuela from 1981 to 1983; English as a second language teacher for adult refugees in Atlanta, Georgia from 1977 to 1981; Spanish and humanities teacher at a private K-12 school in Alachua County, Florida from 1976 to 1977; and middle and high school teacher with Alachua County Public Schools from 1974 to 1976.

Throughout her career, Dr. Myers has been recognized for her expertise in bilingual education and special education. She coordinated summer programs for English learners within the District of Columbia Public Schools and contributed chapters on teaching English and Spanish for books used by educators nationwide. Her dissertation focused on children with special needs in dual language programs, demonstrating that dual language students with special needs outperform their special needs peers in English only schools. They scored as well or better than their special education peers and at graduation are bilingual.

Dr. Myers's professional achievements have been honored through numerous awards including the Cross of an Official of the Order of Isabel la Católica presented by King Felipe VI of Spain in 2018—her most notable career achievement—the Lifetime Achievement Award from Arlington Rotary Club in 2019, Edu-Futuro's Arlington County Community Partner of the Year Award in 2018, a bilingual special education award from The George Washington University in 2009 and induction into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society in 1972. She was spotlighted in a permanent display dedicated to the history of Arlington Public Schools at a local museum in 2026.

Her professional affiliations reflect her commitment to advancing educational excellence: she has been a member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development since 1990, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society since 1972, the Capitol Area Association of Bilingual Educators during two periods between 1990 and 2009, the National Association for Bilingual Education from 1976 to 2011, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from 1976 to 2001. She has also served on advisory boards such as CIPRA at Georgetown University and held leadership positions within organizations, including chairing the Dual Language Special Interest Group for the National Association for Bilingual Education.

Dr. Myers's academic background laid a strong foundation for her career achievements. She earned a Doctorate in bilingual special education from The George Washington University in Washington, District of Columbia, in 2009 after completing coursework toward an applied computational linguistics degree at Georgetown University between 1988 and 1990. She received a Master of Arts in bilingual and multicultural education from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, in 1985—supported by a Title VII grant—and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish secondary education and teaching from the University of Florida in Gainesville, completed in 1972. Her formative years included participation in New York University's junior-year abroad program in Madrid during the academic year 1970 to 1971, as well as early schooling at Liceo Anglo Español in Madrid between grades two and five.

Certified as an educator across Virginia, District of Columbia, Georgia, and Florida public school systems, Dr. Myers credits her upbringing as part of a military family stationed internationally—including elementary schooling conducted entirely in Spanish—for shaping her belief that all children can become proficient multilingual learners when given opportunity.

Her entry into education was influenced by encouragement from mentors who recognized her potential even when she doubted herself. Although she initially envisioned a career with the United Nations due to her proficiency in Spanish, she followed advice to pursue teaching credentials. This decision led her through roles spanning kindergarten classrooms to university lecture halls.

Dr. Myers has also made significant contributions through civic engagement beyond her professional roles. As a board member and officer with Edu-Futuro since joining its board of directors in 2019—and later serving as secretary, vice president, and president—she has helped guide efforts to support immigrant youth across Northern Virginia public school districts in achieving high school graduation and college enrollment. Her service extends further through advisory board membership on The George Washington University's Leadership for Diverse Students program and leadership roles at National Association for Bilingual Education conferences.

In addition to her professional pursuits, Dr. Myers enjoys traveling—having visited fifty-eight countries—as well as swimming, walking outdoors, safaris, photography, horseback riding, tennis, racquetball and skiing. Born in Waco, she is proudest of being remembered for championing immigrant children's educational opportunities across the United States and advocating that every child have access to dual language learning environments—a vision shaped by both personal experience and lifelong dedication.

Looking ahead, Dr. Myers intends to continue exploring new destinations around the world while embracing opportunities for relaxation alongside ongoing community involvement.

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