I am Melissa Centeno, Instructional Coordinator. I support teachers and students with curriculum, best practices, instructional strategies, testing, and creating a positive and safe learning environment.

My philosophy in education is that “All children CAN learn when GIVEN the OPPORTUNITY”.  It is my passion to assist teachers with “at risk” students by targeting their instruction and gauging their success.
        

    Hello, I am Martha Garcia, Title I Coordinator.  Welcome to another great school year here at Garcia Elementary.  I look forward to working with parents, teachers and students each and everyday. 

    Our campus is a Title I school because Title I is a federal funded program with the intent to improve the academic achievement of students who are economically disadvantaged.  The purpose of Title I is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS).  As Title I Coordinator, I coordinate the parental involvement monthly meetings, VIPS (Volunteers in Public School), grade level field lessons, and make sure that the Title I student data is up to date in the district’s system. 

     I also coordinate the Title III program on our campus.  Our campus is also a Title III school because of the bilingual population on our campus.  I keep up to date all the information relating to our LEP (Limited English Proficiency) student files and student data in the district’s system.  As an educator, I strive to provide the best support to our students, teachers and parents.   “To teach, to guide, to explain, to help, to nurture- these are life’s noblest attainments.”  -Frank Tyger

                                             I am Mariesse Samuels, the school's technologist and curriculum support person for educational initiatives at the campus level, including the integration of technology into educational initiatives.  My duties are to coordinate technology planning, training, hardware and software support; research educational trends and issues, and disseminate new knowledge to the campus.  I supervise the Computer Lab and offer specialized technology training for students and teachers in the new Micro-Lab.  As the Garcia Webmaster, I collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure that our parents and students are provided current and accurate information regarding
Garcia Elementary School. 

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Concepcion Parson - Reading Intervention Coordinator:  (not pictured)

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