IDEA Alamo sets high expectations for every student and goes the extra mile to make sure every student realizes their own potential. Personalized learning, critical thinking skills, mastery of core subjects is our recipe for success
IDEA Alamo is located at:
IDEA Alamo, 325 Kansas Rd., Alamo, TX 78516
John began his educational journey in 2015 with Teach with America, teaching Algebra in Mercedes, Texas. In 2017, he joined IDEA Riverview in Brownsville, where he served as a teacher and Assistant Principal of Instructional. In this role, he led the math and science departments in achieving four consecutive “A” Ratings from the TEA, AP “Platinum” status from the College Board, and recognition as one of the Top 1% High Schools in the nation.
His leadership also helped scale the school’s T-STEM Academy, later transitioning it into a P-TECH Academy. In 2023, served as Principal at Jubilee Leadership Academy, where he empowered teachers and leaders to lead to improved achievement outcomes for students. John serves at IDEA because of his fervent commitment to paving a path to and through college for every student.
John holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Biology from the University of Houston, a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and Principal Certification from the State Board of Educator Certification.
Maria’s career began in 2011 with IDEA Public Schools. She started as a science teacher, and from there, she has taken different instructional roles within the district. Maria currently supervises the 6th through 12th-grade academic programs, focusing on AP for all and coaching teachers and leaders to serve and support our student population.
Maria is a first-generation college graduate earning her bachelor's at the University of Texas-Pan American. She later earned a master’s degree in biology from The University of Texas Rio Grande Vally. She believes that with discipline and hard work, anything is possible.
Maria lives in Edinburg with her husband, Michael, and her two children, Emma and Brandon.
2115 W. Pike Blvd.
Weslaco, TX 78596
Main: (956) 377-8000
Fax: (956) 447-3796
IDEA Public Schools National Board Members: Collin Sewell – Chair, Ed Rivera – Vice-Chair & Secretary, Erich Holmsten – Treasurer, Gary Lindgren, Theresa Barrera-Shaw, Dr. Nanette Cocero, Connie Miner.