IDEA Mission sets high expectations for every student and goes the extra mile to make sure every student realizes their own potential. Personalized learning, critical thinking skills, mastery of core subjects is our recipe for success.
IDEA Mission is located at:
IDEA Mission, 1600 S. Schuerbach Rd., Mission, TX 78572
Christina’s career with IDEA Public Schools began in June 2003, where she was one of five founding high school teachers at IDEA College Prep Donna. Between 2003 and 2007, Christina taught HS History/Humanities courses, and led her team as the humanities content leader for two years.
Christina continued her role as a teacher and added on more responsibilities as an Assistant Principal/Dean of Students for the middle and high school. In this role, Christina was responsible for creating many of the student structures and systems at IDEA Public Schools. After two years as an Assistant Principal, Christina became the first Alumni Affairs Coordinator for the organization to help ensure that 100% of IDEA’s alumni finish college within four years.
In 2007, Christina was asked to lead the Human Resources Department for the organization and served as the Vice President of Human Resources for two years. Her aspirations of becoming a school principal came to fruition when Christina returned to ICP Donna in 2009 as the middle school principal. While Principal at ICP Donna, it has been named one of the Best High Schools in the nation by US News & World Report. After 7 years as the principal at ICP Donna, Christina transitioned in June 2016 to an elementary school, IDEA Academy Mission. In November 2018, IDEA Academy Mission became the first US Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School. In July 2019, Christina was named Executive Principal for IDEA Mission. Christina is the Executive Principal because she oversees both the Academy and College Prep schools.
Christina earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Grinnell College, and later earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership at Sam Houston State University.
Christina lives in Palmhurst with her husband (Gerry), two daughters (Romina and Niavana), son (Rio), and dog (Books).
2115 W. Pike Blvd.
Weslaco, TX 78596
Main: (956) 377-8000
Fax: (956) 447-3796
IDEA Public Schools National Board Members: Collin Sewell – Chair, Ed Rivera – Vice-Chair & Secretary, Erich Holmsten – Treasurer, Michael Adams, Gary Lindgren, Theresa Barrera-Shaw, Dr. Nanette Cocero.