CSD IDEA Greater Austin Program 2023

Al & Judy Lopez Scholarship Fund

SUPERINTENDENT LETTER FROM THE

Today is what IDEA Public Schools is all about—and we are so glad you are part of it.

College Signing Day (CSD) is a tradition unlike any other. It began more than two decades ago as IDEA’s promise to parents: “Your child will go to college.” Today, across the Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and the Austin metro area, CSD is an opportunity for our seniors to announce a meaningful commitment and for our schools and communities to celebrate everything that led up to this joyful and pivotal moment.

So, if you want to feel inspired, you’re in the right place.

If you want to feel hopeful about the future of our community, our country, and our world, stick around.

If you came to cheer on your own student today, don’t be surprised if you’re screaming for one you have never met.

Across IDEA’s Texas campuses, the 1,966 members of the Class of 2023 have achieved over 9,000 acceptances to colleges and universities across the country. Today we learn where everyone is headed.

While this moment is a culmination of sorts, it also represents a new start for the students who have worked so hard to get here. So many opportunities, adventures, experiences, and challenges lie ahead.

For now, this is a day for celebration. For every senior who declares their college choice on this stage, let’s also celebrate and be grateful for the teachers, counselors, principals, parents, siblings, grandparents, mentors, employers, neighbors, friends, and everyone else who has supported these students.

Class of 2023: Congratulations! You’re going to college.

Hoy es el día de lo que se trata IDEA Public Schools, y estamos muy contentos de que usted sea parte de ello.

College Signing Day (CSD) es una tradición como ninguna otra. Comenzó hace más de dos décadas como la promesa de IDEA a los padres: “Su hijo irá a la universidad”. Hoy, en todo el Valle del Río Grande, San Antonio y el área metropolitana de Austin, CSD es una oportunidad para que nuestros alumnos de último año anuncien una decisión significativa que han tomado y para que nuestras comunidades celebren todo lo que llevo a este momento alegre y crucial.

Así que, si quieres sentirte inspirado, estás en el lugar correcto.

Si quieres sentirte ilusionado sobre el futuro de nuestra comunidad, nuestro país y nuestro mundo, quédate aquí.

Si vinieron a animar a sus propios estudiantes el día de hoy, no te sorprendas si estás gritando por uno que jamás has conocido.

A través de todos los campus de IDEA en Texas, los 1,966 miembros de la Clase de 2023 han logrado más de 9,000 aceptaciones en colegios y universidades de todo el país. Hoy, conoceremos hacia dónde se dirigen todos.

Si bien este momento es una culminación de clases, también representa un nuevo comienzo para los estudiantes que han trabajado muy duro para llegar aquí. Quedan muchas oportunidades, aventuras, experiencias y, sí, desafíos, están por venir.

Por ahora, sin embargo, este es un día de celebración. Por cada estudiante de último año que declara su elección de universidad en este escenario, también celebremos y estemos agradecidos por los maestros, consejeros, directores, padres, hermanos, abuelos, mentores, empleados, vecinos, amigos y todos los demás que han apoyado a estos estudiantes.

Clase de 2023: ¡Felicitaciones! Vas a ir a la universidad.

JEFF COTTRILL, Ed.D. Superintendent IDEA Public Schools

COLLIN SEWELL

DR. JEFF COTTRILL ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SUPERINTENDENT

LEANNE HERNANDEZ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

LAYNE FISHER

JESSICA HESS

ALEJANDRA LOYA

CODY GRINDLE

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

CHIEF GOVERNANCE OFFICER & EXECUTIVE CHIEF OF STAFF CHIEF OF STAFF TO SUPERINTENDENT

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

DOLORES GONZALEZ

DR. ERNESTO CANTU

CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER AREA SUPERINTENDENT

PHILLIP GARZA

ROLANDO POSADA

CHIEF COLLEGE OFFICER SPECIAL ADVISORY TO CEO

JILL DOMINGUEZ AREA SUPERINTENDENT

MARTIN WINCHESTER CHIEF HUMAN ASSETS OFFICER

REGIONAL LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Collin Sewell, Chair

Ed Rivera, Vice-Chair and Treasurer

Ryan Vaughan, Secretary

Reba Cardenas McNair

David Earl

Erich Holmsten

Michael Adams

Gary Lindgren

Theresa Barrera-Shaw

Nanette Cocero

REGIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUSTIN

Yolanda Davila, Board Chair

Angel Escobedo

Rex Gore

Erin Hall

Barbara Knaggs

Alejandra Vela Marin

Miguel Morales

Lindsay Neuren

Dr. Richard J. Reddick

Selicia Sanchez-Adame

ERNESTO CANTU, Ed.D ANDREA FERNANDEZ AREA SUPERINTENDENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

AL LOPEZ

CLASS OF

SENIORS, DID YOU KNOW?

The IDEA ALUMNI AFFAIRS TEAM is here to support you through your college journey!

IDEA PARENTS!

Stay informed with IDEA ALUMNI AFFAIRS TEAM:

• Alumni College Success 1:1 Coaching

• Upcoming College Campus Events

• Upcoming Financial Aid Deadlines

• Semester Registration Deadlines

• Scholarship Opportunities

• College to Career Exploration

AND MORE!

¡PADRES DE IDEA!

Manténgase informado sobre el EQUIPO ADMINISTRATIVO DE EXALUMNOS:

• Éxito de Ex Alumnos Universitario 1:1

• Entrenamiento Próximos Eventos del Campus Universitario

• Próximos Plazos de Ayuda Financiera

• Plazos de Inscripción Semestral

• Oportunidades de Becas

• Exploración de la Universidad a la Carrera

¡Y MAS!

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

COLLEGE FOR ALL

TO & THROUGH COLLEGE SPONSOR

PENNANT SPONSOR

SCHOLARSHIP GAP SPONSOR

SPECIAL THANKS TO

Dr. Richard Reddick & Family Alejandra Vela Marin

Abel Gonzalez Instant Balloon Stands

THANKS TO OUR COLLEGE PARTNERS

CONGRATULATIONS IDEA MONTOPOLIS!

My Dear Bulldogs, Class of 2023,

It brings me immense honor to stand before the best and brightest senior class. You are scholars who see college as not only what comes “next,” but the passport to pursuing a passion and creating a future you deserve. Your experiences and your challenges have paved the way to becoming the next immigration lawyer, the next cardiologist, the next engineer, and the next leader.

You are already proving the possible—with Bryan Escalante, who’s been named a National Quest Bridge scholar and who will receive a full 4-year scholarship to one of the nation’s most selective colleges. With Maritza Aguilar and Diana Lopez, who have been named Dell Scholars and who demonstrate drive and promise. And for the first time ever, we have Elena Barcenas in the founding cohort of the Hector and Gloria Foundation Scholarship, receiving a full ride!

Class of 2023, you have achieved 100% college acceptances, 75% Tier 1/Tier 2 acceptances, and have been awarded over 6 million dollars in scholarships and grants.

AND IN four years from now, you will be college graduates, and many of you will be the first ever in your family to graduate from college. Do not ever underestimate your potential: you belong in the college of your choice, and you will make it to and through college.

AND before you reveal your college decisions, I am going to leave you with this message: Remain humble, remain hungry, and seek to understand.

And as always, remember, we are bulldogs. Be determined, be optimistic, be generous, and be strong. If no one tells you they love you, we love you and always will.

Congratulations, Montopolis Bulldogs!

Desiree Novodvorschi Principal, IDEA Montopolis College Preparatory

CLASS OF 2023

Maritza Aguilar

Gabriela Alejandro-Raso

Irvin Jovani Alvarez Torres

Elizabeth Alvarez

Isaiah Samuel Arvizu

Elena Mariecruz Barcenas

Luis Eduardo Bernal Guzman

Natalia Arisela Botello

Monserrat Guadalupe Cabrera

Ashlee Fernanda Cabriales Guerrero

Joselin Elvira Cardenas Romero

John Edgar Chavez Perez

Francisco Mariano Chavez

Jazmine Abril Cortes-Vazquez

Cristian Crispin-Franco

David Cruz-Sustaita

Jorge Rodrigo Cuevas Gutierrez

Elena Soledad Davis

Luis Javier De Paz Jaimes

Ricardo Duarte Melendez

Yadhira Itzel Duran-Ortiz

Bryan Escalante

Genesis Espinoza

Emily Alysse Estrada

Braylon Arturo Flores

Raylon Jaysean Ford

Derek Orlando Frias

Leslie Gabino Benitez

Johana Araceli Galdamez

Leslie Vanesa Gamez Silva

Ashley Ruby Garduza Perez

Xavier Charles Gilbert

Bernardo Gonzalez-Espinoza

Jennifer Celeste Gutierrez Dominguez

Julian Alex Hernandez

Benjamin Hernandez-Quintana

Lyllieanna Alizae Herrera

Jose Adrian Huerta

Hilario Jesus Iwabuchi

Justin Eulalio Jalomo-Lozano

Abril Belen Jimenez

Oziel Leon-Juarez

Diana Elizabeth Lopez Martinez

Jorge Gabriel Lopez Rodriguez

Eduardo Agustin Lopez-Orellana

Christopher Luna Salas

Carlos Manuel Mata-Cruz

Rashaud Delane Mayberry

Erikka Diamond Middleton

Abdon Morales

Eliud Neftali Morales-Hernandez

Luis Enrique Munoz-Flores

Estrella Najar Mendieta

Naomi Faith Nolasco

Gerardo Ortiz

Jonathan Benito Palacios

Liyah Zoye Palma

Brayan Pastrana-Rodriguez

Elida Mariangela Quintero Martinez

Jeffrey Patino

Darwin Adan Resendis

Jakayline Reyes Rojas

Francisco Josue Reyes-Ramirez

Mariam Belen Reyes-Ramirez

Maria Reyna-Padilla

Allison Rios-Ugalde

Julio Rivera Gonzalez

Ruby Robles

Alexa Nicole Rocha

Daniela Rodriguez-Rivera

Elizabeth Rodriguez-Rodriguez

Arely Ivania Roldan Prisciliano

Mariela Romero Muniz

Jose Alfredo Romero-Gonzalez

Arturo Roque-Sanchez

Brianna Nicole Sanchez

Aida Elinee Sandrez

Anthony Santos Hernandez

Reign Scott-McChristian

Azael Soria-Olvera

Erick Suarez Garcia

Sophia Tavira

Michael Ignacio Torres

Samantha Renee Valdez

Amy Lizbeth Vallejo Alameda

Natalia Vasquez Gasca

Celso Vazquez Martinez

Emma Elizabeth Vega Torres

Kimberly Victoriano-Bautista

Daniel Eduardo Villalonga-Cruz

CONGRATULATIONS IDEA RUNDBERG!

Dear IDEA Rundberg College Prep Class of 2023,

Congratulations on this momentous achievement! Today, we celebrate your incredible accomplishments and the exciting next steps on the road to and through college.

Seniors of the Class of 2023, you have shown that it is possible to overcome anything that comes your way. You are strong, tenacious, and persistent. You exude confidence and love for yourself and others. As your principal, and for many as your English teacher, I have seen you grow into incredible leaders on our campus. You are continuing to uphold the promise you made to your community to go to college after graduation. I am grateful that you and your families trusted us to help you fulfill this promise. Thank you for spending these seven years with me and proving what is possible. You are an amazing group of young adults, and I will always cherish being your teacher and principal. I cannot wait to hear about the places you will go.

While today is your day, we must also acknowledge the people in your lives who helped get you here. Remember to thank those who supported and influenced you along the way to your success. They want nothing more than to see you thrive in college and beyond. They will always be here for you.

Ok, 2023. We are not done yet. There is still work to do and a lot of memories to make. But for today, take the time to celebrate. Take it in, smile, and enjoy your accomplishments. You deserve it.

Congratulations and Go Rattlers! SSSSssssss

Meggie Summers

Principal, IDEA Rundberg College Preparatory

CLASS OF 2023

Norvet Franklin Aguirre-Jaimes

Joshua David Anaya

Rubi Maribel Anaya Limon

Jose Manuel Arce-Garcia

Bryan Alexis Avelar Zumba

Catia Avelar-Armenta

Angelica Bautista-Elizalde

Christian Bautista-Juarez

Christopher Bautista-Juarez

Coby Ian Benitez Juarez

Fabiola Cardoso Macedo

Izabella Marie Carlos-Garcia

Mia Simone Cazares

Alexis Dario Chamorro Melendez

Ingrid Janeth Chan Rosas

Kimberly Covarrubias-Castaneda

Anthony Ryan Cruz

Brittany Rubi Cruz

Emily Cruz

Sebastian Diaz Rogel

Jared Espinosa Lopez

Estefania Espinoza

Lizeth Flores-Rodriguez

Melanie Frias

Bryan Garcia House

Fernando Alexis Garcia Vera

Alfonso Agustin Garcia

Denise Garcia-Anaya

Jason Alexsander Gonzales

Luis Alexander Guizar-Espitia

Orlando Hernandez Peralta

Alexandra Hernandez Rojas

Hector Hernandez

Letxy Mariana Hernandez-Cabrera

Cinthia Corina Hernandez-Granillo

Cielo Veronica Isaguirre

Isai Jaramillo Dominguez

Jonathan Jimenez Tellez

Diana Jimenez-Gomora

Riley Leon

Nancy Veronica Loredo Villegas

Diana Martinez Hernandez

Jocelin Belinda Martinez

Christina Corinne Maya

Crisitian Montes De Oca

Jason Primitivo Morales Alonso

Miguel Jr. Orosco-Zuniga

Gael Deony Ortiz Ramirez

Yajaira Pena-Gonzalez

Briceida Perez Sosa

Michelle Perez Ugarte

Nanci Perez-Anacleto

Miguel Perez-Fuentes

Christina Ramirez Lopez

Jazmin Ramos

Jacob Juliann Reyes

Samara Reyes

Jose Enrique Rico Martinez

Pedro Rodriguez Medina

Dyllan Joshua Rodriguez Tolentino

Eduardo Rodriguez-Cervantes

Consuelo Liseth Salazar Gutierrez

Leslie Brizeth Salgado Jimenez

Jaqueline Salinas Espiricueta

Yanduri Jessica Sanchez-Aguilar

Mauricio Antonio Sandoval-Lerma

Kevin Yahir Tovar

Kevin Daniel Valencia Zumba

Maria Magdalena Villalta-Aguilar

Amy Zavala Morin

CONGRATULATIONS IDEA BLUFF SPRINGS!

Dear Seniors,

We are thrilled to be here on College Signing Day, celebrating our commitment to college for the first time with our first generation of seniors! We are making history! Seven years ago, IDEA Austin decided to open IDEA Bluff Springs.

I am honored to be the new principal of this resilient school. I am humbled to present the first generation of senior students at IDEA Bluff Springs College Preparatory, where 97% of our seniors are first-generation college acceptances. To name a few of our accomplishments, we have 21% of our IDEA Bluff Spring Seniors accepted to Tier 1 Universities, the best colleges our country has to offer, with 76 % accepted to Tier 2 Universities with an accumulation of 10 million dollars in scholarships, gifts, aid awards.

We are so proud of our Bats. Students, teachers, counselors, staff, and parents are here to support you. We know your commitment to college. Being here means you have your seat in the university of your choice and will be a college graduate in the following 4 to 6 years. As you walk along this platform, I would like for you to see your parents first, who support you at all times. Thank you, parents, for your support! “Se llego el dia.” Thank you on behalf of the students for the wake-up call. For the “jalones de orejas” and for asking your kiddos to try their best and for pushing them to never give up! Also, look at your teachers and counselors who supported you all these years. We are all super proud of you. Whether it is Austin Community College or Harvard University, you are taking your seat as a college student. Never underestimate your power and strength! Never let anyone tell you that you are not ready! In less than two months, I have seen your passion for attending college. You inspire me daily with your ALL-IN attitude, how you focus on class, sweat the small stuff, and advocate receiving the best education inspires me daily. Seniors, today is your time to shine!

Congratulations, Class of 2023!

Gisela Guerra Principals, IDEA Bluff Springs College Preparatory

CLASS OF 2023

Brianna Alvarado-Montanez

Angelina Ray Arriaga

Paola Joan Avila-Salazar

Ulysses Ayala

Michael Victor Cardenas

Emilio Miguel Casanova

Cesar Chiroy-Menchu

Antonio Jehova Contreras

Saira Contreras

Daniel Contreras-Bueno

Alex Coody

Alejandro Cortes-Soto

Sarahi Cruz Ramirez

Mariana De La Rosa-Gonzalez

Favian Diaz

Deja Destinee Doctor

Alexia Erasto Rodriguez

Alyssa Kriselle Garcia

Mia Alyssa Garcia

Mindy Marie Garcia

Leticia Suzette Gonzalez

Vanessa Guadalupe Gonzalez

Carisma Guerrero

Madisyn Avianna Harris

Jesus Jaramillo-Tejeda

Cindy Lix-Chiroy

Daniela Lopez-Alvarez

Sarah Elizabeth Lopez Cortez

Alyssa Paula Lopez

Alexa Lugo Garcia

Juan Carlos Maldonado-Tejeda

Jose Martinez

Rafael Alexander Martinez

Deisi Mata-Carbajal

Jonathan Matias Jara

Emily Jade Mayo

Axel Montes De Oca-Arteaga

Valentina Mora Conde

Madian Nava Bravata

Henry Ochoa Berrios

Ashley Olmos

Josie Annette Palacios

Jacqueline Peralta Guzman

Ricardo Alexander Perez Luna

Yaritzel Perez-Gorostieta

Malia Elizabeth Rose Perry

Angela Prado

Jonathan Abel Rico

Diego Rivera-Ortega

Daniel Alejandro Robles-Hernandez

Brian Rodriguez Silva

Pablo Arturo Rodriguez

Ruben Rodriguez

Kayla Wu Ruiz

Rosa Maria Ruiz-Gonzalez

Jasmine Serrano-Leija

Andrey Abed Suarez Torres

Belen Esmeralda Torres

Jesus Alberto Velazquez-Garcia

Dailin Vences-Sanchez

Nashley Alexandra Viera