Tamucc College of Education and Human Development

10/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Ivanna Colòn-Alverio, Assistant Professor of Higher Education Administration, who was recently selected to receive an ACPA Foundation Research Grant! This funding supports her project, "Billing Clarity as an Equity Intervention: Transparent Billing Formats and First-Generation Student Financial Outcomes at a Hispanic-Serving Institution." The research examines how the design and clarity of institutional billing communications may shape first-generation college students' financial experiences and outcomes. By centering billing transparency as a potential equity lever, her work will contribute to a growing body of research on the financial barriers that disproportionately affect first-generation and historically underserved students and offer actionable insight for institutions seeking to reduce those barriers, also advancing the student affairs profession and knowledge about college students.

10/02/2026

We just launched the Accelerated Islander Momentum (AIM) program at West Oso Junior High! It provides students there with free hands-on, interdisciplinary activities in STEM and social-emotional learning, which includes tools for building confidence and positive relationships. Thank you to our program leaders and the TAMU-CC Office of research and development for the grant to support this project!

10/01/2026

Calling our grads within the past year who are currently teaching: Apply for the SUPCE Teacher of Promise award by October 12! We're awarding one elementary level, one middle school level, and one high school level recent grad. The odds are REALLLLY good right now at the middle and high school levels, as we have few to no applicants, so come change that! Apply yourself or be nominated at https://www.tamucc.edu/education/events/conferences/supce/

09/30/2026

What are you doing for fall intercession? Our teen entrepreneurial camp has a few spaces left, and it's FREE! October 12-16 a the Garcia Center. Visit https://www.tamucc.edu/education/departments/garcia-center/programs/yes-program.php

09/27/2026

What a great day of coding and creativity at the Coastal Bend Community Code Jam! We welcomed about 300 community members representing 8 school districts for an afternoon of hands-on computer science learning. Thank you to Dr. Debra Plowman, Steven Mendoza, and Sarah Sales for their leadership, the University of Texas WeTeach_CS project for the grant, and generous contributions from the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi College of Education and Human Development and Jay & Connie, and Jeff Wise to make this event possible. Thank you to the School of Science and Technology for the venue, and to the support of 58 volunteers who made our young coders feel so welcome!

09/27/2026

What a great day of coding and creativity at the Coastal Bend Community Code Jam! We welcomed about 300 community members representing 8 school districts for an afternoon of hands-on computer science learning. Thank you to Dr. Debra Plowman, Steven Mendoza, and Sarah Sales for their leadership, the University of Texas WeTeach_CS project for the grant, and generous contributions from the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi College of Education and Human Development and Jay, Connie, and Jeff Wise to make this event possible. Thank you to the School of Science and Technology for the venue, and to the support of 58 volunteers who made our beginning coders feel so welcome!

09/26/2026

Proposal deadline extended through October 5 - propose a session, and register for SUPCE! SUPCE.tamucc.edu

09/26/2026

Proposal deadline extended through October 5 - propose a session, and register for SUPCE! https://www.tamucc.edu/education/events/conferences/supce/

09/15/2026

Come virtually meet faculty and learn about two of our online leadership preparation programs this week: the Master's in Education Administration and Principal Certification programs. Wednesday, September 16 from 5:30-6:00pm. Register here: https://tamucc.zoom.us/meeting/register/U9uipj9gS12iE9lO04GdIA #/registration

09/14/2026

Congratulations, Islander alumnae, on achieving these leadership roles! 🤙

Corpus Christi ISD announces Assistant Superintendent of School Leadership, Director of Finance

Corpus Christi ISD has announced two promotions at the district level.

Dr. Tracie Rodriguez, CCISD’s Director of Early College Programs and Workforce Education, as well as principal of Harold T. Branch Academy for Career and Technical Education and Collegiate High School, will serve as the district's Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership-High Schools. She follows Dr. Bruce Wilson, who is now superintendent of San Diego ISD.

Rodriguez earned her bachelor’s degree, two master’s degrees and her doctoral degree from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, where she now serves as an adjunct professor in the Department of Educational Administration/Leadership. In 2024, Rodriguez was named the Texas Association of Secondary Schools’ Secondary Principal of the Year.

"We have an exceptional leader in Dr. Rodriguez," said Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez. "The committee appreciated her groundbreaking work at the high school level, coupled with her strong ties with area higher education institutions. We look forward to her work supporting our outstanding team of high school principals."

On the business side of the district, Corpus Christi ISD has named Myra Guzman as Director of Finance. Guzman most recently served as the district’s associate director of finance, a position she has held since 2024.

She has more than 25 years of experience in school district accounting, with experience in financial reporting, budgeting, compliance and auditing. She has also served as a district senior accountant, internal audit specialist and substitute payroll clerk.

Guzman holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a post-baccalaureate certificate in accounting from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

“We are pleased to welcome Ms. Guzman into this leadership role,” said Hernandez. “Her extensive experience in school district finance, along with her years of service to CCISD, provides valuable knowledge and continuity for our district.”