Education

  • Grand Canyon University, AZ
  • University of Houston
  • University of St. Thomas
  • California State University
  • Rice University

Published Work

- Hispanic Lingo. “Where are All the Romantics?” (1999)
- Junior Historian, “Manuel De Dios Enanue: A Reporter Who Shook the World,” “An Eruv in Houston,” “The Fair Employment Practice Committee,” and “Reies Lopez Tijerina: El Caudillo Habla” (Austin, TX 1996-1999)
- La Politiquera, “Another Student Who Questions the Rodeo Scholarship Policy,” Houston, TX (1996)
- Migrantes. “Respeto y Apoyo Son Esenciales Para La Mujer que Migra” Tijuana, Mexico (1995)
- High School Writer. “A Touch of Fun, A Shower and Coca Cola” Dallas, TX (1994)
- National Library of Poetry. “Summer Breeze” and “Winter,” Washington, D.C.)

Peformances

“Anhelos,” TBH 9/2006

Readings

“El Grito,” ASHS Studio 2215 Commerce St., 9-16-06
“Colombia!” Viva Houston with Ms. Virgil-Pinon, ABC Channel 13
90.1 KPFT Son Pacifica, 9-19-06
The Night Train with Ms. Natalie J, 1430 am KCOH, 10 pm,.1 KPFT Nuestra Palabra, 9-26-06
“Woman Where Are You Now?” Gallery 19 hosted by Yvonne Zepeda
90.1 KPFT Nuestra Palabra and 90.1 KPFT Son Pacifica, 10-5-06
“El Grito”
90.1 KPFT Son Pacifica
TBH Mark Pinon closing show

See Home page under events categories for a recent history

Skills

Certified Bilingual, Art and Elementary Teacher

Contact Information

Claudia P. Pena
P.O. Box 73834
Houston, TX 77273
email me: claudia@claudiapena.com

13 Responses to “About”

  1. SCEF Says:

    Thanks for the love Claudia. Enjoyed the energy at Bohememo’s. Hope to see you soon. Thanks again, SCEF

  2. Claudia Says:

    My pleasure. Keep putting all the energy into your art and I know you’ll see your cd sales steady climbing up. –Clau

  3. Christopher Whaley Says:

    Just dropping a line to say hello. Continue to do what you do best. Always thinking about you.

  4. joelogs Says:

    The world needs more passionate teachers like you. Keep the flame alive!

  5. ros Says:

    Great Works!
    I’m glad I found your site.

  6. Szavanna Says:

    Many greetings from Szavanna_blog! Still busy reading your posts…. Great site!

  7. Manuel Nava Leal Says:

    Claudia,

    Thanks for being there opening night. Continue sharing your words and vision with this world, so in need of more love and sanity.
    You are an inspiration, you are the “Woman” of my poetic world.

  8. brVinceFMS Says:

    wow! you attended these schools? How nice to be there maybe. So u got into mediation processes, too eh? I’m still on training :)

  9. TonNet Says:

    Just to pay my respects. Glad you’ve had the chance to go all those universities.

  10. Alexis Says:

    Just dropping by to say hello, and make sure you made it safe. Enjoy your journey and bring back many wonderful memories to share with us.

  11. spikey Says:

    hi, i’m daewe ^^
    this is a 1st visit.
    ur homepage is very nice.
    take care ^^;;

  12. Daryl Says:

    Wow, great site, a woman of many talents!

  13. Lindsey Michalak Says:

    I went to Clifton with you. I don’t know if you remember but you used to show me your poetry in class. You were very talented even back then. I am so happy to see that you are doing so well. Wishing you continued success.

    Lindsey Michalak

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