Mrs. Melinda H. Zarate, M.Ed. |
This is my 26th year as a certified educator in Texas. I started my career in the Corpus Christi area region as I am originally from Alice, TX. I taught in Alice and the surrounding area for 9 years before moving to the Rio Grande Valley.
This year will be my 15th year in the RGV. I initially started in the Valley at IDEA - Donna. I was the Lead teacher for Technology and PE departments, where I taught an array of technology classes under the International Baccalaureate (IB) MYP program. Since coming to Brownsville ISD, I have facilitated a number of grants, the TTIPS grant at Lopez as its TST; the 21st Century grant at Lopez as its Site Coordinator and the TLI grant at Garcia Middle School as its TLI Teacher Specialist. I have taught at Rivera since 2015. I now teach the Information Technology Practicum, Web Design, Intro to Information Technology and PLTW- AP Computer Science. During my career, I have received various recognitions and accolades regarding my work with students. I have been a part of a number of organizations that promote the education of our students, as well as my community. I have also served as a sponsor of numerous student organizations. I currently sponsor TSA and Student Council at Rivera ECHS. |
Education/CertificationAAS - Accounting
Coastal Bend College BBA - Marketing/Management Texas A&M University-Kingsville M.Ed - Education Technology Leadership Lamar University Secondary Basic Business (6-12) Principal (PK-12) Currently working on National Board Certification in CTE |
BackgroundI am the daughter of educators and so was raised in this unique world of service. It has always been my calling, no matter what road I ventured upon. I am a wife, mother, and grandmother. Family is first and foremost in my heart.
As a teacher and in my personal endeavors, I have traveled extensively across the USA and abroad to Spain, Italy, France, Andorra, Monte Carlo, England, Ireland, Wales, and Australia. |
InterestsMy time away from the classroom allows me time with my family and dogs. I enjoy dining, watching movies, concerts, reading, genealogy, and playing with my three dogs
(2 Miniature Schnauzers and 1 Weimaraner). I also take part in photography and design. My husband and I have a company, through which I create my photography, wooden yard art, quilling, and design. My daughter and grandson have a podcast called Wonders of Disney, in which I am often a guest co-host. We love Disney! |
©Melinda H. Zarate, M.Ed. 2017