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SCT Team

School Climate Transformation Grant Team
 
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R. Park
 
 
My name is Rolinda Park, RtI Specialist at Vanguard Academy; I earned a Doctorate in Education in 2012, a Master’s in Education in 2000 from the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley and a Bachelors in Business Administration in 1990. My doctoral dissertation was “Remediation in Mathematics: A Factor In The Retention of Entering Freshmen at a Hispanic Serving Institution.” My educational experience entails 15 years as a classroom teacher in both secondary and elementary; 2 years as an Elementary and Secondary Coordinator in Math and Science and 15 years as an administrator at a Public University.
 
 
I Believe  . . . all children are unique and are capable of growing physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially through a stimulating and rigorous educational environment. I am a believer that all students are eager to learn and would grow in an inviting and welcoming educational setting. Through my dissertation I learned of the dire need to ensure an equitable and engaging education for all students at every level.
 
 
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M. Elizondo
 

My name is Maria L. Elizondo. With great pleasure, I introduce myself to parents, students, community, and staff members. I am a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) at Vanguard Academy. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi and my Master of Arts in School Psychology from the University of Texas Pan-American. I served as a teacher for 3 years and as an LSSP for 7 years before joining the Vanguard family. My experience as an LSSP involves providing psychological/counseling services for students with emotional and behavioral problems, consulting with school staff, administrators, and parents for educational planning/programming, and assisting in the development of academic and behavioral plans for students.
 
 
I Believe  . . . that all students deserve a safe learning environment where they can gain the appropriate social emotional and academic skills to succeed in life. I commit to provide children “A Purpose in Life and A Reason for Learning” in a safe and friendly environment.  
 
 
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D. Sanchez
 
My name is Diana Sanchez; I am a Licensed Master Social Worker at Vanguard Academy. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences with a major in Family and Child Development from Texas State University and my Master of Social Work from the University of Texas at San Antonio. I have been a Social Worker since 2015, spending 3 years working as a School Social Worker in New Braunfels and 2 years as a Medical Social Worker at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen before joining the Vanguard family. Before I became a Social Worker, I worked in student support services in higher education at various colleges and universities.
 
 
I Believe . . . it is the responsibility and privilege of schools to provide support to enhance all areas of students’ lives, including mental health and life and career skills. I come to Vanguard every day to provide support in the best way I can and am always willing to help.