We’re kicking off the 2025–2026 school year by celebrating our first Bragging on the Bold Employee, a leader whose impact has shaped generations of students: Mrs. Ann Garza, Principal of De Zavala Elementary!
For more than 33 years, Mrs. Garza has been a relentless advocate for students, a mentor to educators, and a model of what it means to lead with heart. Her “all in” commitment inspires her team daily, and under her leadership, De Zavala Elementary celebrated a remarkable 19-point growth in TEA’s rating last year.
From empowering teachers to investing deeply in her campus community, Mrs. Garza continues to raise the bar and remind us all what it means to put students first.
Thank you to Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union for partnering with us to celebrate extraordinary Channelview ISD leaders like Mrs. Garza!