Family & Community Engagement Department
Contact us
Norma Garza, Director
Phone: (956) 354-2216
Fax: (956) 354-3042
Address: 317 W Gore St., Pharr, 78577
About the Parental Engagement Department
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD’s Parental Engagement Program model was developed to significantly increase the number of parents engaged in their child’s education. It is the mission of the program to develop powerful, strong relationships with family, school and community partners, to help strengthen schools, improve student achievement and increase opportunities for families to become actively engaged in their child’s learning.
Who can participate?
- ALL parents of current PSJA ISD students are able to participate.
- To remain eligible, parents must volunteer a minimum of 15 hours at their child’s designated campus each semester.
- This engagement program is designed for all PSJA parents, regardless of home language or status.
- The program is offered at nine different locations so that parents from all over the district can have access to opportunities.
Classes Offered
• ESL
• GED
• Citizenship
• Computer Technology
• Welding Certification
• Security Guard Certification
• Entrepreneurship Programs:
Nutrition Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Cake Decorating, Jewelry Making, Knitting, Cosmetology, Floral Arrangements, Manicure.
Partnerships
The PSJA Parental Engagement Program is possible thanks to more than 30 community partnerships including South Texas College and Region One. PSJA ISD’s partnership with Region One helps offer Adult Education services, which include English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education and GED preparation courses.
PSJA parents have the opportunity to continue their education through structured courses in partnership with South Texas College that can gain them a certification or credential in various fields.
With the assistance of additional local non-profit groups, interfaith groups, workforce development and economic development corporations, parents fulfill their educational needs, as well as, acquire more knowledge in careers and employability skills, entrepreneurship and computer literacy. All services provided to PSJA parents through these centers are free of charge.
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Our Impact
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- Through their participation, parents are able to continue their education
- Learn valuable skills and trades
- Become informed and involved in their child’s school campus
- Become confident role models for their families
- Obtain certificates
Parent Testimonials
“In the beginning, I was not able to remember fractions. Now, I am very happy because I know how to do it. Also, because I can help my daughter with those kinds of problems. In my job, I have seen an improvement with my vocabulary and speech skills. I am very proud to be here learning new things which are really worth it. I want to continue with this program to be a better professional.”
Juanita Chavira, Parent Student
“The English language has helped me in advancing more in life and it has made me sure of myself in establishing conversations with people. This is an excellent program; it will allow me to finish my set goals. One of the goals is to become a U.S. citizen and continue with my job as a substitute teacher.”
Florela Rincones, Parent Student
“I think it is a process and I am on the way to build a better future for me and my family, because if I am successful in getting my GED and speaking English fluently I will obtain confidence in myself and get the opportunity to get a better job and it will be a good example for my children.”
Beatriz Zapata, Parent Student
“I am helping with the homework and projects that my kids have. I believe this program is very good in this stage of my life and I am sure that I will be a better person with greater knowledge. And in the future, it will open a lot of opportunities for me including a better quality of life for my kids and me.”
Eloisa Rodriguez, Parent Student
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PARENT EDUCATOR |
SCHOOLS |
ADDRESS |
PHONE |
FAX |
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Mayela Ruiz |
Carmen Anaya Geraldine Palmer |
1000 W. Dicker Rd., Pharr 78577 1200 W. Hall Acres Rd., Pharr 78577 |
784-8500 354-2860 |
354-3284 354-3274 |
|
Adriana Chavez |
Allen & William Arnold Daniel Ramirez |
615 W. El Dora Rd., Pharr 78577 1920 N. Hibiscus, Pharr 78577 |
354-2710 354-2880 |
354-3238 354-3278 |
|
Alicia Galvan |
Arnoldo Cantu, Sr. Drs. Reed & Mock |
2900 N. Raul Longoria, San Juan 78589 400 E. El Dora Rd., San Juan 78589 |
354-2850 354-2890 |
354-3244 354-3280 |
|
Enedelia Montemayor |
Edith & Ethel Carman Austin MS |
100 W. Ridge Rd., San Juan 78589 804 S. Steward Rd., San Juan 78589 |
354-2700 354-2570 |
354-3246 354-3194 |
|
Marisela Mares |
Alamo MS Jaime Escalante MS |
1819 W. Highway 83, Alamo 78516 6123 S. Cage, Pharr 78577 |
354-2550 354-2670 |
354-3188 354-3200 |
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Bertha Robles |
Vida N. Clover |
800 E. Carroll St., San Juan 78589 |
354-2730 |
354-3250 |
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Brenda Alvarez |
PSJA Memorial ECHS Amanda Garza-Pena |
800 S. Alamo Road, Alamo 78516 501 E, FM 495, San Juan 78589 |
354-2420 354-2800 |
354-3124 354-3260 |
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Priscilla Salinas |
PSJA S. Sotomayor ECHS Liberty MS |
1200 E. Polk Ave., Pharr 78577 1212 S. Fir St., Pharr 78577 |
354-2510 354-2610 |
354-3120 354-3218 |
|
Carolina Reyes |
Zeferino Farias John Doedyns |
1100 W. Acacia St., Alamo 78516 1401 N. Raul Longoria, San Juan 78589 |
354-2760 354-2740 |
354-3254 354-3252 |
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Clara Benavides |
Henry Ford Raul Longoria |
1110 E. Polk Ave, Pharr 78577 400 E. Rendon St., Pharr 78577 |
354-2770 354-2820 |
354-3256 354-3268 |
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Laura Alanis |
Graciela Garcia Berta Palacios |
1002 W. Juan Balli, Pharr 78577 801 E. Thomas Rd., Pharr 78577 |
354-2790 354-2930 |
354-3258 354-3290 |
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Letty Zuniga |
Marcia R. Garza Audie Murphy MS |
810 E. El Gato Rd., Alamo 78516 924 W. Sioux Rd., Alamo 78516 |
354-2780 354-2530 |
354-3262 354-3224 |
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Ana Arosema |
Augusto Guerra Sgt. Leonel Trevino |
807 FM 495, Alamo 78516 901 El Dora Rd., San Juan 78589 |
354-2810 354-2900 |
354-3264 354-3286 |
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Marivel Tijerina |
Santos Livas John McKeever |
733 N. Alamo Rd., Alamo78516 1310 W. Ridge Rd., Alamo 78516 |
354-2840 354-2680 |
354-3272 354-3240 |
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Jose Rodriguez |
Dr. William Long |
700 N. Raiders Drive, Pharr 78577 |
354-2750 |
354-3266 |
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Sylvia De La Cerda |
Alfred Sorensen Kelly-Pharr |
701 E. Sam Houston, San Juan 78589 500 E. Sam Houston, Pharr 78577 |
354-2910 354-2870 |
354-3282 354-3276 |
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Anthony Martinez |
Kennedy MS PSJA Southwest ECHS |
600 W. Hall Acres Rd., Pharr 78577 300 E. Rancho Blanco Rd., Pharr 78577 |
354-2650 354-2480 |
354-3206 354-3172 |
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Yolanda Estrada |
LBJ MS PSJA North ECHS |
500 E. Sioux Rd., Pharr 78577 500 E. Nolana Loop, Pharr 78577 |
354-2590 354-2360 |
354-3212 354-3140 |
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Dora Melendez |
R. Yzaguirre MS PSJA Early College HS |
605 E. FM 495, San Juan 78589 805 W. Ridge Rd., San Juan 78589 |
354-2630 354-2300 |
354-3230 354-3156 |
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Maria Reyes |
PSJA T. Jefferson ECHS PSJA E. Ballew (CCTA) |
714 E. Bus. Hwy. 83, Pharr 78577 1100 E. Hwy 83, Pharr 78577 |
784-8525 784-8515 |
354-3100 354-3112 |
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Sandra Medina |
Buell Central DAEP |
218 E. Juarez St., Pharr 78577 |
354-2500 |
354-3110 |
| Alma Flores/Elsa Espinoza |
Early Start Pre-K |
804 East Highway 83, Pharr 78577 |
354-2064 |
354-3236 |
| Juanita Mercado |
Cesar Chavez Aida C. Escobar |
401 E. Thomas Rd., Pharr 78577 901 W. Kelly St., Pharr 78577 |
354-2720 354-2920 |
354-3248 354-3288 |