Greetings,

My name is Dr. Vivian Hernandez.  I am serving as the Family and Community Engagement Specialist (FACE) for Galveston Independent School District.  I am an enthusiastic professional educator with many years of successful experience. I hold a Bachelors in Humanities, a Masters in Educational Leadership, and a Doctorate in Ethical Leadership from University of St. Thomas.

I have been so fortunate to have worked in various capacities at Ball High School.  I served as the College Liaison between the high school and Galveston College, worked closely with the Ball High School administrative team to design and implement the renowned Tutor-a-Tor mentoring program addressing the needs of socio economically disadvantaged students who are at risk of not passing subject matter, state test(s), or achieving their ultimate goal-career or college ready upon graduation. As the Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Media Arts Communities Pathway Coordinator, I assisted teachers and administrators with the implementation of many successful programs.

As the FACE specialist for Galveston Independent School District, I am looking forward to continue building family and community partnerships to address the needs of the “Whole Child” by educating, engaging, and empowering EACH student for a life of Excellence. We will bridge the communication between home, school, and the community by helping parents and the community get the information, help and support they need to ensure their child’s academic and social-emotional success in school. We create and maintain resources to address the needs of students and families within our GISD community. I welcome your ideas, and look forward to working with you on behalf of the students we serve.

Please contact my office with any questions, concerns or interests. We welcome you as a volunteer in any of our district schools.

Sincerely,

Dr. Vivian Hernandez

Vivian Rose Hernandez, Ed.D.

Spanish Version:

Saludos,

Mi nombre es Dr. Vivian Hernández. Estoy sirviendo como Especialista en Participación Familiar y Comunitaria (FACE) para el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Galveston. Soy un educador profesional entusiasta con muchos años de experiencia exitosa. Tengo una Licenciatura en Humanidades, una Maestría en Liderazgo Educativo y un Doctorado en Liderazgo Ético de la Universidad de St. Thomas.

He sido muy afortunado de haber trabajado en varias capacidades en Ball High School. Serví como enlace universitario entre la escuela secundaria y Galveston College, trabajé estrechamente con el equipo administrativo de Ball High School para diseñar e implementar el famoso programa de tutoría Tutor-a-Tor que aborda las necesidades de estudiantes con desventajas socioeconómicas que corren el riesgo de no aprobar materias, exámenes estatales o lograr su objetivo final: carrera o universidad listos al graduarse. Como Coordinador de la Vía de Comunidades de Innovación y Emprendimiento y Artes de Medios, ayudé a maestros y administradores con la implementación de muchos programas exitosos.

Como especialista de FACE para el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Galveston, espero continuar construyendo alianzas familiares y comunitarias para abordar las necesidades del "Niño Completo" educando, involucrando y capacitando a CADA estudiante para una vida de Excelencia. Conectaremos la comunicación entre el hogar, la escuela y la comunidad ayudando a los padres y la comunidad a obtener la información, la ayuda y el apoyo que necesitan para garantizar el éxito académico y socioemocional de sus hijos en la escuela. Creamos y mantenemos recursos para abordar las necesidades de los estudiantes y las familias dentro de nuestra comunidad GISD. Agradezco sus ideas y espero trabajar con usted en nombre de los estudiantes a los que servimos.

Comuníquese con mi oficina si tiene preguntas, inquietudes o intereses. Le damos la bienvenida como voluntario en cualquiera de nuestras escuelas del distrito.

Sinceramente,

Dr. Vivian Hernandez

Vivian Rose Hernandez, Ed.D.

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Coordinator- Candy Hattingh

COLLEGE ADVISING TIPS provided by 

 

Middle School

 

• Visit our BigFuture™ Educator Resource Center to learn how you can clear a path to success for your students by helping create early college aspirations and preparing them for High School.

 

Grades 9–10

 

• Encourage students to get involved in extracurricular activities because colleges look for qualities like leadership and a sense of social responsibility.

 

• Host workshops to help parents locate resources for navigating the college planning process.

 

• Help students develop programs of study to make connections between high school preparation and postsecondary success.

 

• Teach students how to research colleges that fit their academic and social needs.

 

Grades 11–12

 

• Use the Academic Tracker to help your students create academic plans that match their college and career goals.

 

• Encourage your students to start thinking about their college application essay early so they can highlight their best qualities.

 

• Have students submit updated résumés with spring and summer information forms needed for writing college letters of recommendation.

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