Nydia Alvarez-Alonzo was nominated by a colleague, Jose Huerta Jr.
Mrs. Alonzo has been employed at Mission CISD for over 13 years. Year in and year out, she has always taken initiative to take charge of committees with specific school issues. She tries her best to be a part of every campus committee. Recently, she offered to sponsor breakfast for the staff, which they were not expecting. She started a chain reaction where many staff members volunteered to help. She is always willing to take the time to help any and all staff members.
As a regular participant of local school board meetings, Mrs. Alonzo provides the staff with much needed information on any changes that may affect them. Many of the staff members go to her for assistance on any issues that affect them, such as compensation, benefits, grievances, etc. because she is also her school district TCTA (Teacher Union) president.
On top of this, Mrs. Alonzo is a fifth grade science teacher. Many students still come back to her, not only to say hello and catch up, but to seek advice, as well. Every year, she invites students and families to her beach trash clean up. In past years, she has developed a science action club that creates and maintains a vegetable garden on campus. Additionally, there is also a community citrus fiesta each year, and she educates her fifth grade students on the history of the event. At this event, her students use dried grapefruit to build mini-floats.
"There are no limits to the help Mrs. Alonzo provides. She does so much for the students, staff, and the community," Huerta Jr. said. "The Leo Marcell Elementary Staff appreciate what she does for all of us."
Mrs. Alonzo, you are a wonderful teacher. You are dedicated, honest, and very hard working. I am priveleged to have worked with you. Your commitment to your students is never ending. You have your mindset on your student's best interest always! You are also a positive and enjoyable person to work with. You also offer all of your colleagues assistance whenever you can. You truly are a spectacular individual. Blessings!
Excellent educator! Dedicated educator!
Oh my goodness!! So deserving!! She is selfless, dedicated, and puts her students first. She not only cares about her students but ALL students. Mission CISD is blessed to have her!
Mrs. Alonzo is the most hard working, determined, and Honest Teacher I know. She has inspired me to become the best I can be in my teaching career. Everything I have learned, I give thanks to her!
Congratulations! A well deserved recognition. Mrs. Alonzo is always working to help the children in her school. At my time in Marcell, Mrs. Alonzo opened up a the vegetable garden and I remember everyone being really excited for it. I hope you win Mrs. Alonzo! You really deserve it!
Mrs. Alonzo is a great example of an awesome teacher, leader, and human being. It takes a very special person to teach children, but to have and demonstrate all of her additional gifts, just further proves how talented she is. Kudos to Mrs. Alonzo for a job(s) well done!!!
Congratulations Nydia very well deserved
So proud of my Sister In Law! Always going above and beyond on everything she does in and for her school at Leo Marcell Elementary . She is a Great Teacher and an amazing LifeChanger in her student’s life. Congratulations Mrs. Alonzo (Mina)
Nydia Alvarez-Alonzo is truly the embodiment of what a teacher and citizen should be.
Mrs. Alonzo genuinely cares about the students she educates. In addition to covering the district's curriculum, she exposes students to gardening, community Citrus Fiesta, NASA Bernard Harris Summer Science camp among many others. She keeps track of her students as they transition to Jr. High and High School. Attending high school graduations is an annual ritual because she wants to be a part of every important step in her students' lives. It's just another way to show her support.
Mrs. Alonzo never misses a school board meeting (including committee meetings). Colleagues look to her with questions regarding district issues because they know she stays informed. She also attends board meetings from surrounding districts.
This amazing individual has helped the great city of Mission, Texas for the past 15 years by helping in its annual 'Trash Bash'. Mrs. Alonzo along with her group of 5th graders pick up trash on a designated weekend in their efforts to beautify the community.
As an educational leader, she serves as the President of the Mission chapter of the Texas Classroom Teachers Association (TCTA). She is is also the TCTA District I Director at the state level.
Mrs. Alonzo meets with as many local and state government officials to ensure they're aware of what is going on in the field of education. She organizes educators from across the Rio Grande Valley and has taken a delegation to the State Capitol for the past 4 legislative sessions to advocate for students and teachers.
She looks for grant opportunities for educators to sharpen their skills during the summer. This allows for her students to reap the benefits of the latest in education.
I can say so much more about this phenomenal educator who does all these wonderful things while balancing family time with her two sons and husband.
As a parent and colleague I've worked with this amazing woman. She is in a class of her own.
She’s a well-rounded, hard-working individual who does what is best for everyone.
Congratulations! You are by far one of the best teachers my son, Mario Robles, has had. You have true passion for what you do, and it's very visible that it comes straight from the heart. Know that you are loved, appreciated, and always remembered! Best of luck. Hugs from Mario!
Only great and positive comments for Mrs. Alonzo she is such a great person to work with. Always looking for the students benefits and ways of helping during and after school. I work with her after school and while the bus students wait for the bus to come for the second route she takes the student to a computer lab and asks them to work 2 days reading and 2 days math. This and many other great things she does for students. As for her colleagues always providing support and information about rights and changes in the district.
Mrs.Alonzo is a very loving and caring person. she helped my daughter out a lot last year. she helped her with confidence and self esteem that had bern lowered cause of students. she taught my daughter so much in class that she would come home and talk all about it. during our meetings she was always very welcoming and ready to teach us a little something. she is a great role model for her students cause she loves helping out in her community as well not like many teachers she leads by example and I love hoe my daughter gets so excited to see her every time we run in to her at other school activities overall she's an over achiever thanks Mrs Alonzo.
Congratulations Nydia on a job well done! You’re truly an amazing educator! You go above and beyond to positively change the lives of students, teachers, parents and staff! Your strong work ethics and dedication is greatly appreciated!
I really hope she wins I think she deserves it she is a great teacher and human being over all. Not only did she teach my son a lot of valuable lessons but she supports my son outside of school by attending his boxing matches. I really want to thank her for all she does for the kids at marcell her love and support show as she walks through the hallways. She is so nice and gives the kids great advice and motivates them to always be better. If one thing is for sure is that she will always be in our hearts and we wish her the best of luck in life and blessings for her and her family.
Mrs. Alonzo is a great teacher my son Jose Luis Garza always felt comfortable with her n she has gone to see my son fight for his dreams. She supports her students 100percent. Its n honor to have her see my son fight. My son always chose her as his favorite teacher because she believes in him words cant explain how great of a teacher.
Mrs. Alonzo. You have been such a inspiration to me. I love you and you have changed my life.
Congratulations for that recognition! It has been long in coming. Your dedication is appreciated!
