Interesting Facts
 
San Benito CISD Congratulates

Reader's Choice "Best Principal"
Sara Galarza
Sara Galarza
 La Encantada Elementary School

  • Bachelor's Degree, 1972 & Master's Degree, 1975 - Pan American University.
  • Began working as a teacher at Riverside ISD (Cameron County) from 1968-69.
  • Has been employed with San Benito CISD since 1970, working as a teacher, assistant principal and principal.

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    Reader's Choice "Best Teacher"
    Antonio Mendoza
    Antonio Mendoza
    La Encantada Elementary School

  • 3rd Grade Teacher - La Encantada Elementary.
  • Graduated from Pan American University at Brownsville, 1985.
  • Has worked for San Benito CISD for 21 years.
  • Has been teaching at the elementary level for the past 19 years.
  • Worked as a physical education aide for 2 years prior to earning his degree.
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    Reader's Choice "Best Middle School"
    Berta Cabaza Middle School
    Berta Cabaza Middle School
    Grade Levels 6-8
    "Home of the Mighty Greypups"

    “Berta Cabaza Middle School has the best set of teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff that one could ever hope to find. They have one common goal… to educate every child to the greatest extent possible. They work, cry, and laugh together, and it yields incredible results! Our teachers do not accept anything less than absolute success and the very best from their students.”
    - William Snavely, Principal

    Reader's Choice "Best Elementary"
    Rangerville Elementary School
    Rangerville Elementary
    Grade Levels Pre-K - 5
    "Home of the Rattlers"

    “This is a credit to the community, to the staff and to the students of the Rangerville area that we achieve such an honor. This country school has worked to achieve success for our students and staff. We are very proud of our accomplishments.”
    - Tim Moon, Principal