Administration

Teachers and staff

Herlinda Alvarez-Salazar

Teacher
I obtained my teaching degree from TX. A&M Kingsville and then pursued my
Masters Degree in Education from the same university. I have now worked for AISD for over 23 yrs. as either a Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade teacher. I am married, love traveling, enjoy spending time with my friends and family, and love listening to my students' stories. :-)

Ashlie Crane

Teacher
I graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. This is my third year teaching Kindergarten and am enjoying every minute of every day. I am married, enjoy watching football and all other sports, love spending time with my family and friends, and love teaching Kindergarten.

Terri Crews

Teacher
I graduated from Texas Tech University with an Early Childhood Education. I received a teaching certificate and kindergarten endorsement from Texas Tech and Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth.

I have taught both kindergarten and fourth grade, which I am presently doing.

Melisa Garcia

Teacher
I am a 1987 graduate of Texas A & I. I have teaching certificates in Elementary Education, History, Bilingual Education, and a certified Reading Recovery Teacher.
I 've taught 16 years in first grade and 1 year in Reading Recovery at Nayer Elementary and 4 years in Reading Recovery at Hillcrest.

Lucy Gates

Principal
Born and raised in Falfurrias and currently reside in Falfurrias.
High School: Falfurrias High School
Colleges Attended: Undergraduate: Texas A&M Univ. BS Education, Reading and Kindergarten endorsement.
Texas A&M Kingsville: Masters in Reading
ESC 2: Administration Certification
Employment: Brooks Co.ISD 4th grade, 6th grade and Central Office Administration, 11 years.
Alice ISD: High School Vice Principal and Hillcrest Elementary School Principal, 9 years.
Children: 3- 2 boys, 1 girl
Grandchildren: 2
Most fun subject to teach: Reading

Lynn Haigood

Teacher
Married with three sons, two daughter-in-laws, and two twin granddaughters.
This is my eighth year of teaching. I taught third grade for three years, second and first grade for one year. This is my third year in P.E.

Melissa Mendez

Teacher
Education:
Texas A&M University, Kingsville
Bachelor of Science
Interdisciplinary Studies

Experience:
1997-Present
Hillcrest Elementary

Angela Mounts

Teacher
I attended the University of Houston-Clear Lake and received my Bachelor's Degree in 2003. I taught first grade for three years for Alvin ISD. I am very excited to be a part of Alice ISD!

Sharron Murphey

Teacher
Married with one daughter
*Teacher with Alice ISD for 23 years
*Taught 3rd grade at Hillcrest for 20 years
*Bachelor's Degree in Elem. Ed.

Lynda Myers

Teacher
BS-Lamar University-Beaumont
MS-Texas A&I University-Kingsville
Reading Specialist
Master Reading Teacher Certificate-Tx. A&M Univ.-CC

Raul Ramos

Teacher
Married with three children Raul, Saulo, Zipporah
Graduate From Texas A&M Kingsville with bachelor of Science and a Master of Science and working on my Doctorate.

Alicia Rivadeneyra

Teacher
-Graduated from Alice High School (1999)
-B.S. Texas A&M University Kingsville (2004)
-Bilingual Certified

Graciela Salinas

Teacher
I"I've taught with Alice Independent School District for four years. My total experience is 22 years. My teaching experience ranges from 1st grade to 8th grade. I really feel blessed to be teaching 2nd graders.

Emilia Soza-Fabela

Teacher
Graduated from Texas A& I University
BS in Elem. Ed.
Certified in Special Education
Taught at Nayer Elem. 17 years
Teaching at Hillcrest Elem. 4 years
Have 1 daughter, 2 sons, 4 grandchildren

Jan Young

Teacher
I'm married to a band director and we have a family of two cats.
I graduated from Texas A&I Kingsville. I have been with AISD for 25 years.