Kristina Garcia

Passionate and creative art and floral design enthusiast with over 19 years of experience in hands-on design and teaching. Seeking to inspire and educate students through dynamic lessons that foster creativity, technical skill, and an appreciation for the beauty of nature, floral design and art. Committed to obtaining the Art: Early Childhood - Grade 12 teaching certification during the summer to ensure full certification at the start of the school year.

• Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance Chairperson
• Owner of Wine Not Enjoy Tour and Hospitality
• Owner of Homestead Glow All Natural Ingredients

• 08/13, 12/29, Texas Teacher Credential: Generalist Grades EC - 6
• 08/13, 12/29, Texas Teacher Credential: Special Education EC- 12
• 08/13, 08/14, Texas Teacher Credential: Generalist Grades 4 - 8
• 08/13, 08/14, Texas Teacher Credential: English as a Second Language Supplemental
• 06/01, 06/13, California Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Mild/Moderate Level II Clear
• 06/01, 06/13, California Multiple Subjects Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development Teaching Credential

• 08/14 - 06/18, Special Education Team Leader, Steiner Ranch Elementary, Leander Independent School District, Responsible for facilitating team meeting, coordinating Special Education teachers/Instructional Assistants schedule, provide general education and special education training, collaborate with AP on discipline, coordinate testing/assessment, serve as liaison between central office/administration and staff, problem solve with students/parents/teachers, coordinate process of transition from elementary to middle school, maintain campus database, participate in interviewing and hiring of staff, coordinate special education programs on campus, coordinate system to disseminate IEPs to General Education Staff, and manage campus department budget and purchasing of materials and supplies.
• 08/14 - 06/18, Special Education Mathematics Teacher Leader, Leander Independent School District, Responsible for working collaboratively to develop a high quality written curriculum, as well as review and update curriculum and assessments, design assessments and lessons that are contextually and cognitively aligned to the content standards, promote effective instructional practices and resources and serve as liaison between central office and staff.
• 08/11 - 06/13, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Coordinator, John Muir Elementary School, Responsible for developing and revision of agendas, facilitates meetings, follows up on assigned tasks, in charge of guiding implementation of new behavior interventions and supports for staff and students.

• 8/13 - 12/29 Texas Teacher Credential: Generalist Grades EC - 6
• 8/13 - 12/29 Texas Teacher Credential: Special Education EC- 12
• 08/13 - 08/14 Texas Teacher Credential: Generalist Grades 4-8
• 08/13 - 08/14 Texas Teacher Credential: English as a Second Language Supplemental