Meet Rosario Meehan
Rosario Meehan is a highly experienced translation services coordinator with 20-plus years of dedicated service at Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD), where she has been instrumental in bridging communication between the district and its Spanish-speaking community. Throughout her career, Rosario has consistently demonstrated a passion for facilitating clear, accurate communication in both educational and administrative contexts. In her current role, she oversees a comprehensive range of translation and interpretation services. She offers professional development for bilingual staff, facilitating workshops, roundtable sessions and resource development, including the creation of the Spanish Translation Guide, Special Education Translation Guide, and monthly Tips for Translators. Additionally, she manages the district’s Bilingual Translator Information webpage, offering resources that promote standardization and elevate translation quality across CFISD. Beyond her role in translations, Rosario has also served as the coordinator for Spanish public relations at CFISD, directing all communications with Spanish-language media outlets. She has represented the district as a spokesperson for Spanish-language news stations and publications and has been responsible for content on the district’s Spanish website. In 2015, Rosario launched CFISD’s Spanish-language social media accounts, significantly enhancing the district’s ability to engage and support its Spanish-speaking families. She also regularly provides simultaneous interpretation services at districtwide parent meetings and events, helping to foster stronger community connections. A seasoned freelance translator with more than 30 years of experience, Rosario has contributed her talents to numerous educational materials, including the translation of the 12-book series ¿Pueden salir a jugar los santos? (Can the Saints Come Out to Play?) and various children's activities. Rosario’s outstanding contributions have been recognized statewide with multiple Texas School Public Relations Association’s (TSPRA) Best in Category Awards for her entries in Spanish. She has also shared her expertise over the years as a presenter at TSPRA conferences. Rosario holds a Translation Studies Diploma, further reinforcing her commitment to excellence in her field.
