IDEA Pharr 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 Pharr is located at:
IDEA Pharr, 600 E. Las Milpas Rd., Pharr, Texas 78577
Sonia Aguilar is starting her 23rd year in Education and her 15th year with IDEA Public Schools. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Masters of Education in Reading, with a Reading Specialist Certification EC-12 and Special Education EC-12. In 2009, she was hired as a reading strategist and within 3 months transitioned to Assistant Principal of Instruction at IDEA San Benito.
In 2010, Sonia was named a founding principal of IDEA Pharr Academy where she has built a community of learning and high expectations for all students and families. She has been at IDEA Pharr Academy for the past 13 years where she has led her campus continuously to the highest standards through her coaching, management, and love for the Pharr Campus and the children of Las Milpas community.
During her leadership at IDEA Pharr Academy, she has demonstrated strong communication and personal skills that has built a strong community of teachers, parents, and scholars. In her role, she plans to extend her portfolio to College Prep with a focus on academic excellence and ensuring our mission of getting 100% of scholars to and through college.
Sonia and her husband have three children, two IDEA Pharr College Prep alumni that are currently in college and one a 4th grader at IDEA Pharr Academy. She is grateful to wake up every morning to a job that she loves where she can impact so many lives.
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.