Our Mission

The mission of the Alvin ISD Advanced Academics Program is to support each Gifted and Talented student and Advanced Learner;  in order to foster the academic and social/emotional needs of  these students in the following ways:

  • Cultivating relationships

  • Strengthening critical thinking skills

  • Providing greater depth and complexity  

  • Differentiating learning experiences to encourage lifelong learning 

To visit the Alvin ISD Advanced Academics webpage, please CLICK HERE.

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Dana Halderman

  • Advanced Academic Specialist for Alvin Junior High

  • Campus Phone: (281) 245 - 2770 ext 5431

  • Email Dana Halderman

About Me:

I am excited to continue working with the amazing students at The Alvin Junior High as both a teacher and the Advanced Academic Specialist.

I have been teaching at both the elementary and secondary levels in Alvin ISD.

I have been integral part of developing the 6th grade MAP Mathematics curriculum for several years and still love teaching this class.

My core beliefs about education and teaching are:

  • I believe every learner deserves the opportunity to learn from productive struggle.

  • I believe every learner deserves the opportunity to learn from and fix their mistakes.

  • I believe every learner deserves the opportunity to learn by doing.