IDEA Alamo

Prior to joining IDEA Public Schools Ana worked for Weslaco ISD as a 4th and 5th grade math, and science TAKS teacher. Her passion for ensuring student success was evident in her students’ TAKS results year after year, achieving results in the high 90th percentile. Ana’s passion to close the academic achievement gap was the encouragement she needed to continue her education and pursue a Masters degree at the University of Texas Pan American. She graduated in 2008 with a Masters in Bilingual Education with a specialization in mid management. in 2010, Ana Garza joined IDEA Academy Alamo, it’s founding year, as the Spanish Enrichment teacher and Kinder Interventionist. Throughout the year she worked diligently to ensure students met their academic goals. Her talent was immediately recognized and in 2011 she was named principal of IDEA Alamo. As principal she has assured her students achieve mastery. Ana married Harvey Garza Jr. in 2002 and they have two beautiful children, Emma Faith Garza 6 years old and Micah Josiah Garza 2 years old. The Lord and her family are her foundation, and the reason for her success.