Meet GCISD’s New Teachers
Alonzo Garcia, who has been hired to teach and coach, received a Bachelor of Physical Science in kinesiology from Angelo State University in May 2004 with concentrations in kinesiology and secondary mathematics. He will soon begin certification testing in kinesiology, P.E., mathematics and professional development.
Garcia’s prior work experiences includes being a forklift operator and steel loader for Hirschfeld Steel and warehouse inventory and delivery person for Bratton’s Furniture in San Angelo. Most recently, he has been working at Wyn-Lor in Garden City.
Krista Hughes, the newly hired school counselor, received a Bachelor of Art in sociology, physical education and recreation with a minor in psychology from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1989. She earned a Masters of Education in Counseling from Sul Ross State University in 1997. She is certified as both a school counselor K – 12 and a special education teacher K – 12. She is also qualified to test for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) designation.
Since July 2004, Hughes has been a school counselor at Big Spring Junior High. Prior to that, she was an elementary special education teacher in the Midland ISD for four years. She also worked for nine years for the Permian Basin Centers for MHMR Children’s Clinic in Midland in several positions, including hospital liaison, case coordinator, assertive outreach therapist and clinician.