Alumni Success Team

College degrees transform lives.

Alumni Success Commitment

From 12th Grade to Bachelor's Degree

We start with seniors.
We build relationships that last.
We activate networks of peers, mentors, and partners around our alumni.
We coach our alumni through every challenge.
We believe in the power of the bachelor’s degree.
We stay the course until the degree is earned.

Alumni Success Coaches

The Alumni Success Team helps all IDEA Alumni navigate their college, career, and life journey after they graduate from IDEA Public Schools.

Reach out to your Alumni Success Team for coaching support on:

Academic & Financial Guidance
Course Registration
Peer-Alumni Connections
Returning to College
Planning for Graduation
Accessing & Navigating College Resources

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Meet The Coaches

Andrea King

Burke, Monterrey Park, Brackenridge, Mays

Kayla Barreiro

Eastside, Harvey E. Najim, Ingram Hills, Judson, Quest

Paulina Garcia

Carver, Ewing Halsell, South Flores, Walzem

Ivan Saldana

Edgemere, Frontier, Mesa Hills, Rio Vista

Enrique Mendez

Achieve, Bluff Springs, Health Professions, Montopolis, Rise

Maria Areaga

Kyle, Parmer Park, Pflugerville, Rundberg

Casey Theivagt

Alamo, Donna, Edinburg, Owassa

Emily Tafolla

Elsa, Pharr, San Benito, San Juan

Humberto Guerra

Los Encinos, Mission, Weslaco, Weslaco Pike

Krystal Garza

McAllen, North Mission, Rio Grande City, Tres Lagos

Roxanne Ruiz

Brownsville, Riverview, Robindale, Sports Park, Toros

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