IDEA Horizon Vista 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 Horizon Vista is located at:
IDEA Horizon Vista, 201 Horizon Crossing St., Horizon City, TX 79928
Nathan Ballard is the proud principal of IDEA Horizon Vista Academy. With over 17 years of experience in educational leadership, he fully embraces IDEA's "College for All" mission.
Driven by his passion for inspiring and advocating for students, Mr. Ballard is committed to ensuring every scholar has the opportunity to pursue their academic goals. As a servant leader, he leads through the lens of the whole child, believing that a safe, supportive learning environment is the foundation for student success. He is known for building a culture of excellence and results, rooted in persistence, equity, and joy. Mr. Ballard's vision is to transform lives and ensure every scholar is prepared to succeed in college and beyond.
Continue ReadingNayeli Velasquez is the proud principal of IDEA Horizon Vista College Preparatory. With nearly three decades of experience in education, she is deeply committed to IDEA's "College for All" mission and to building strong relationships with scholars, families, and staff.
A passionate instructional leader, Ms. Velasquez is known for her focus on academic excellence, culture, and coaching teachers to deliver life-changing results. She believes in the power of persistence, equity, and joy to transform lives and ensure every scholar is prepared for success in college and beyond.
Continue ReadingDenise earned her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2013. Her goal is to continue her education with plans to pursue a master’s degree in Leadership Studies.
Denise has been in the education field since 2017 and was formerly employed at El Paso Community College as an Administrative Assistant for the Career and Transfer Services Department. She had the pleasure of being the launching SIS for IDEA Edgemere and the Training and Events Coordinator for the El Paso Region.
As of July 2020, Denise has the honor to be part of the Horizon Vista Family. Go STORM!