Email: mgarza2@alvinisd.net

Campus Phone: 281.585.6234 Ext. 5386

Conference Period: 9:40-10:30

Room: B1

University of Texas Pan American-Edinburg

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Hello, my name is Maria Garza. I am so happy to be your child’s 4^th grade teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. This will be my 20^th year in education. I have taught 8 years as a 4^th grade teacher and 11 years as a 5^th grade teacher. This is my third year working with the Alvin Independent School District and I am super excited to be part of the Walt Disney Wildcat family.

I grew up in Alton, Texas. This city is located in the Rio Grande Valley. I attended Mission High School. I graduated from the University of Texas-Pan American with a Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Bilingual in August of 2000. I went back to school and received my Master’s degree as a Reading Specialist from U of H Clear Lake. I am married to Jose and have five children, Nicole, Ruben, Laura, Ana, and Iris. I have six grandchildren: Erica, Trinity, Logan, Alyssa, Aaron and Ethan Enzo.

I am looking forward to a wonderful year!

Education is the most powerful weapon, which you can use to change the world.

-Nelson Mandela