Staff
Administration
Maryvel Flores
Principal
I was an 8th-grade teacher for five years, an assistant principal for three years, and a principal for twelve years.
”What lies before us and what lies behind us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Betzabe Encinas
Assistant Principal
I was a mathematics high school teacher for 3 years, an EL Transition Coordinator for 5 years, and I am currently in my first year as an assistant principal.
"Education is one thing no one can take away from you." —Elin Nordegren
Marisol Chavez
Counselor
I was an instructional aide for 6 years, I've taught 25 years in 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, but most of my years were in 5th grade. I'm now in my 4th year as a school counselor.
“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” – Aristotle
Kelsey Hill
Counselor
I taught special education for seven years. This is now my second year as a school counselor.
"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin
Support Staff
Mona Mendoza
Librarian
I taught high school for six years, and I have been a school librarian for 14 years.
"Books are a uniquely portable magic." - Stephen King
Raquel Torres
Nurse
I was a teacher for 2 years. I have been a school nurse for 17 years. My specialty was neonatal ICU and postpartum.
Perla Vallejo
Art Teacher
I have taught Art for 4 years now. I was at Dr. Fermin Calderon for my first 2 years. My third year was at Dr. Lonnie Green and Garfield Elementary. I am beginning my 4th year at Dr. Lonnie Green.
"Art is the muscle that creates character and skills they will use throughout their life."
Kasey Morales
Music teacher
I have been a music teacher for 16 years, 15 of those at elementary.
“Music can change the world because it can change people.” Bono
Kindergarten
Chantal De La Cerda
Teacher
chantal.delacerda@sfdr-cisd.org
I had the opportunity to teach 1st grade at Ruben Chavira for a short period of time, and now I have been teaching kinder for almost a year now at Dr. Lonnie Green.
"If you keep on believing, the dreams that you wish will come true." -Walt Disney
Eglantina Pena
Teacher
I was an instructional aide for four years, taught first grade for 14 years, and now this is my first year teaching kindergarten as a fully certified bilingual teacher.
"Never stop learning because life never stops teaching."-Unknown
Melva Perez
Teacher
I have been teaching for 33 years. My first 4 years were as a Special Education teacher and for the last 29 years I have taught Kindergarten. I have been at Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary since it opened in 1999.
“Little minds, Big hearts, Endless possibilities”
First Grade
Hilda Cardenas
Teacher
Back1st Grade Cluster Leader
I taught 3rd grade for nine years and I'm going on my tenth year teaching 1st grade here at Dr. Lonnie Green.
"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away." -Pablo Picasso
Christina Campos
Teacher
christina.campos@sfdr-cisd.org
I have been with SFDRCISD for a total of 11 years. I have taught 1st-4th grade and 9th-12th grade for 8 years. I was an aide for 3 years before I became a teacher.
"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin
Yanet Garcia
Teacher
I have taught 3rd grade for three years and 4th grade for five years.
"Education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students, and enthusiastic parents with high expectations." -Bob Beauprez
Rachel Heller
Teacher
This is my first year teaching 1st grade, and so far and I love it. I have previously taught Kindergarten for 3 years and 2nd grade for one semester.
"Intelligence plus character, that is the goal of true education." -MLK Jr
Monica Rubio
Teacher
I've had the opportunity to teach ELA at 6th grade for a short amount of time and transition to Dr. Lonnie Green as a 1st grade teacher. This will be my 4th year teaching.
"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." -Zig Ziglar
Second Grade
Amor Cardenas
Teacher
2nd Grade Cluster Leader
I have been a 2nd grade teacher for 4 years. I attended DLG as a student many years ago. I am so happy I got the opportunity to teach here amongst some of my favorite teachers. I've enjoyed every second.
"I touch the future. I teach." -Christa McAuliffe
Harmandina Dominguez
Teacher
harmandina.dominguez@sfdr-cisd.org
I have been with the school district for 17 years. I taught Kindergarten for one year, 1st grade bilingual for 13 years, and this is my third year as a 2nd grade bilingual teacher.
"Disabilities exist only in your mind."
Sabrina Gomez-Vega
Teacher
I have been teaching for four and a half years at Dr. Lonnie Green, all as a second-grade teacher.
"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." -Benjamin Franklin
Destiny Guerra
Teacher
I have taught 1st grade for three years and then moved up to teach 2nd grade.
"What we learn becomes a part of who we are." -Anonymous
Blanca Lopez
Teacher
I have been teaching for a total of 24 years. One year in PK, 15 years in Kinder, 3 years in first grade and 5 years in second grade.
"I strongly believe that students' academic success is a teamwork among the teacher, the student, and the parent."
Third Grade
Amanda Franco
Teacher
3rd Grade Cluster Leader
I have been teaching for 17 years at Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary. I spent 10 years as a second-grade teacher, and this is my seventh year in third grade. Teaching has been both a joy and a privilege, and I continue to find inspiration in helping students learn, grow, and reach their potential.
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." -William Butler Yeats
Erika Guerrero
Teacher
erika.barreraguerrero@sfdr-cisd.org
- I have been teaching for a total of 10 years, I have taught Kindergarten two years , 2nd grade for seven years and 3rd grade one year. I believe to teach children is to lead with love and the learning will follow.
“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” -Aristotle
Leticia Vazquez
Teacher
This year is my 35th year in education. I have worked with Kinder students, taught Head Start for 8 years, but the majority of my years have been in Third Grade.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." -Nelson Mandela
Litzy Villanueva
Teacher
litzy.villanueva@sfdr-cisd.org
I have been teaching for 4 years. Each year has been a rewarding journey, and I feel so grateful to play a part in my students’ learning and growth. Teaching is more than just a career to me—it’s an opportunity to inspire, encourage, and help students chase their own dreams.
“If you got a dream, chase it ’cause a dream won’t chase you back.” -Cody Johnson
Fourth Grade
Michelle Barrientez
Teacher
michelle.barrientez@sfdr-cisd.org
Front4th Grade Cluster Leader
I have taught 4th grade for 29 years. My first 3 years were at Ruben Chavira, and I moved to Lonnie Green when it was completed in 1999. I am currently in my 30th year of teaching.
"A good education can change anyone. A good teacher can change everything!" -Unknown
Sara De Luna
Teacher
19 years teaching and 2 years as an Assistant Principal
"Let everything you do be done as if it makes a difference."- William James
Claudia Esquivel
Teacher
claudiar.esquivel@sfdr-cisd.org
I have taught for 19 years, all at Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary. I did 15 years in kindergarten, 2 years in third and 2 years in fourth.
"Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom." -Oprah Winfrey
Cecilia Lozano
Teacher
I began my career in education in 2001. I assisted the Special Ed. program for 3 years. I've been teaching fourth grade for 21 years.
“Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children.” -Walt Disney
Myna Salazar
Teacher
I have been teaching for 20 years. I taught 1st grade for 2 years, 3rd for 3 years, and 15 years in 4th.
"Teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning." -Unknown
Karina Santos
Teacher
I have been teaching for 7 years. I was at Garfield for 6 years before coming to DLG. I have taught Kinder, 2nd and 4h grade.
"Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work." -H. L. Hunt
Fifth Grade
Janice Segura
Teacher
5th Grade Cluster Leader
I started my career in 1997 teaching 4th grade at East Side Elementary. I worked there for 15 years until it was converted to a preschool in 2011. My last 4 years at East Side I taught 5th Grade Reading. I have been teaching 5th graders since my transfer to Lonnie Green in 2011. Currently, I'm on my 29th year as an educator.
"The dream begins, most of the time, with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you on to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth.” -Dan Rather.
Isa Duenez
Teacher
I have taught for 28 years. Most of my elementary experience was at Garfield Elementary.
"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." -B.B. King
Liza Fabela
Teacher
I am currently in my 30th year as a classroom teacher. I've taught 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th and 8th grades.
“When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts.” -Dalai Lama
Natalie Foster
Teacher
I have been teaching for 15 years now. I have taught Middle school, High school, and now elementary.
“Teaching isn’t just a job—it’s a daily adventure.”- ChatGPT
Crystal Grimaldo
Teacher
crystal.grimaldo@sfdr-cisd.org
I have been teaching for 4 and a half years, all at DLG. I've taught 2 years in second grade bilingual and 2 years in 5th grade. I love being a teacher because it allows me to make a difference in students' lives, witness their growth, help them succeed, and the reward of seeing students have a "light bulb moment" and grasp a new concept.
"Every child deserves a champion; an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be." -Rita Pierson
Special Education
Laura Garcia
Teacher
I have been teaching for 18 years.
"Every child is gifted. They just unwrap their packages at different times." -Unknown
Dora Hernandez
Teacher
I have been working with the district for 13 years. I started as a long-term sub for NHE Life Skills. Three of those have been as a teacher of record.
"Education begins the moment we see children as innately wise and capable beings. Only then can we play along in their world." Vince Gowman
Christopher Carrillo
Teacher
christopher.carrillo@sfdr-cisd.org
This is my 11th year teaching overall. I've previously taught 2nd grade, 3rd grade co-teach and now this is my 2nd year in life skills.
"The world would be a dull place if every mind worked the same way."
