IDEA Palmview 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 Palmview is located at:
IDEA Palmview, 4100 N. Schuerbach Rd., Palmview, TX 78572
Mrs. Deirdre Medina currently serves as the Founding Principal of IDEA Palmview College Prep. In this role, Mrs. Medina supervises the 6th through 12th grade academic programs, with a focus on AP for all, IDEA’s first CTE-Agriculture program, and coaching teachers and leaders to serve and support our student population.
Prior to her current role, Mrs. Medina was a Kinder-3rd grade, 9-12th grade teacher, and Reading Specialist in Laredo, TX. Moving to IDEA Public Schools, she served at IDEA San Juan College Prep as a English II teacher, Speech teacher, Interventionist, Instructional coach, and drill team coach. In 2016, she became a campus administrator at IDEA Mission College Prep where she helped cultivate a culture of achievement, coached and managed teachers and leaders to earn an “A” rating. Mrs. Medina is a first-generation college graduate earning her B.A. at the University of North Texas in Early Education, a B.A. at the University of Texas Pan American in Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Reading Specialized Instruction, and her M.Ed. in Educational Administration and Policy Study at the University of Texas at Arlington. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her 2 children and husband of 16 years, travel, experience different foods and cultures. As a first-generation college graduate, she believes all students should have the opportunity to go to college and will continue IDEA’s tradition of college for all students, so they not only see success, but are THE ONES to bring success to their communities.
Continue Reading2115 W. Pike Blvd.
Weslaco, TX 78596
Main: (956) 377-8000
Fax: (956) 447-3796
As required by Title IX, IDEA Public Schools does not (and is required not to) discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. This non-discrimination requirement applies to admission to and employment with IDEA Public Schools. Inquiries into issues related to Title IX may be referred to IDEA’s Title IX Coordinator(s) (identified below), to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.
IDEA’s Title IX Coordinator is: Jessica Neyman, VP of Human Resources, 2115 W. Pike Blvd., Weslaco, Texas 78596, (956) 377-8000, titleixconcern@ideapublicschools.org.
IDEA Public Schools National Board Members: Collin Sewell – Chair, Ed Rivera – Treasurer, Ryan Vaughan – Secretary, Reba Cardenas McNair, David Earl, Erich Holmsten, Saam Zarrabi, Xenia Garza, Michael Adams, Gary Lindgren, Ovidio Vitas.