Ross Elementary - ECISD

**Meet Our Ross Rams!

You’ve spent the last several weeks meeting the incredible people who make Ross Elementary so special, so I suppose it’s finally my turn! 😊

One of the reasons we’ve shared these introductions is because we want our families to feel like they know us. Strong schools are built when families and educators trust one another, communicate openly, and work together for children. We want you to know the people who teach, support, encourage, and care for your Ross Rams every day — and we want you to feel comfortable reaching out to us and partnering with us throughout the year.

I am incredibly honored to serve as the Principal of Ross Elementary and to lead this amazing team. My hope is that every child feels known, loved, challenged, and supported — and that every family knows they have a place and a voice at Ross.

We’re ready for an incredible year, and we can’t wait to do it **together**. 🧡

Meet Our Ross Rams!

Today we're excited to introduce **Idalia Chavez**, one of our wonderful **2nd Grade Teachers**!

Born and raised in Odessa, Mrs. Chavez brings a genuine love for her community and a passion for helping students grow in confidence, independence, and their love of learning.

We're so grateful to have her as part of Team Ross and can't wait for another great year in 2nd grade! 🧡🐏

🧡 We are so grateful for businesses that support education! 🧡

A huge thank you to Megan Everett, Realtor® with Caliber Real Estate Group – Keller Williams, for donating backpacks and school supplies for our Ross Rams! 🎒✏️

Your generosity and support of our students means so much to us. Thank you for investing in our kids and our community! 🐏🧡🖤
*if you still need supplies let us know

Meet Our Ross Rams!

Today we’re excited to introduce **Claudia Amaro**, one of our 4th Grade Teachers!

Mrs. Amaro has already shown us exactly what kind of teammate she is. She is flexible, dependable, and always willing to step in wherever she’s needed — whether that means supporting students, helping in the front office, answering phones, or adjusting quickly when plans change.

She brings a positive attitude and a true team-first mindset to Ross, and we’re excited to see her bring that same energy into her 4th grade classroom this year.

And because apparently joining the Ross family is a **whole-family commitment**, she has even volunteers her teenage son as our Ross Ram mascot. 😂🐏 We’ll be holding her to that one!

We’re so happy to have Mrs. Amaro on Team Ross and can’t wait to see the impact she makes with our students.

🍪🧡 We are so grateful for businesses that support education!

A huge THANK YOU to Sarah Hale Realty for treating our Ross staff to delicious cookies from Jason’s Deli! Little acts of kindness like this mean so much to our team and remind us just how fortunate we are to have a community that supports our schools.

Thank you, Sarah, for thinking of our Ross family and helping us start the year feeling appreciated and supported! 🧡🖤

We love our community partners!

Meet Our Ross Rams!

Today we're excited to introduce two more incredible members of our Special Education Team—Emma Anaya and Jocelyn Tovar!

Every student learns in their own unique way, and Ms. Anaya and Ms. Tovar help ensure our Ross Rams receive the individualized support they need to thrive.

As our Inclusion Special Education Aide, Emma Anaya partners with teachers and students across campus, helping provide the accommodations, encouragement, and support that allow students to succeed in the general education classroom.

Jocelyn Tovar serves as a Special Education Aide in one of our self-contained classrooms, where she works alongside our teaching team to provide individualized support, celebrate student growth, and help every child build confidence and independence.

Though their roles are different, they share the same mission—making sure every Ross Ram feels valued, supported, and capable of success.

Thank you, Ms. Anaya and Ms. Tovar, for the compassion, patience, and dedication you bring to our students each day. We are so grateful you're part of Team Ross! 🧡🐏

Meet Our Ross Rams!

Today we're excited to celebrate two important members of Ms. Guerra’s Special Education team**Gloria Aguilera** and **Aneesa Cervantes**!

Our paraprofessionals are an essential part of helping students feel supported, successful, and cared for throughout the school day. Ms. Aguilera and Ms. Cervantes work alongside Ms. Guerra to provide encouragement, structure, and individualized support so students can continue building confidence and independence.

Their patience, dedication, and willingness to meet students where they are make such a difference each day. We’re grateful for the care they pour into our Ross Rams and for the teamwork they bring to this classroom.

Please help us celebrate Ms. Aguilera and Ms. Cervantes! 🧡🐏

Meet Our Ross Rams!

Today we're excited to introduce another incredible Special Education Team—**Mia Oga** and **Nora Franco**!

Together, they create a classroom where students are encouraged, supported, and celebrated every day. Through patience, compassion, and individualized instruction, they help students build confidence, develop independence, and reach meaningful milestones at their own pace.

At Ross, we know every child learns differently, and we're committed to meeting students where they are while helping them discover just how much they're capable of achieving. Mrs. Oga and Mrs. Franco exemplify that commitment through the care, dedication, and encouragement they provide to their students each day.

We're grateful to have this outstanding team serving our Ross Rams and helping every child feel valued, included, and successful.

Please help us celebrate Mrs. Oga and Mrs. Franco! 🧡🐏

Meet Our Ross Rams!

Today we're excited to introduce **LaKrisha Rodriguez**, our dedicated Dyslexia Teacher!

Mrs. Rodriguez plays an important role in helping students discover their strengths and build the confidence they need to become successful readers. Through specialized instruction, encouragement, and meaningful relationships, she helps students overcome challenges while celebrating every milestone along the way.

At Ross, we believe every child can learn and succeed with the right support, and Mrs. Rodriguez is passionate about ensuring our students have the tools they need to reach their full potential. Her dedication, expertise, and caring heart make a lasting impact on the lives of the students and families she serves.

We're grateful to have Mrs. Rodriguez as part of Team Ross and all she does to help our students unlock their potential every day.

Please help us celebrate Mrs. Rodriguez!

**Meet Our Ross Rams!**

One of the greatest compliments a school can receive is when people encourage their own family members to become part of the team.

Today we're celebrating two incredible members of our 1st Grade Team—**Rhonda Beaman** and **Stacy Hayse**—who also happen to be sisters!

Together, they bring years of experience, a heart for children, and a shared commitment to helping every student learn, grow, and succeed. Their classrooms are filled with encouragement, meaningful relationships, and a passion for helping students build a strong foundation for the future.

In addition to teaching first grade, Mrs. Beaman serves as one of Ross Elementary's Multi-Classroom Leaders (MCLs) through our nationally recognized Opportunity Culture model. Her leadership extends beyond her own classroom as she coaches and supports fellow teachers to strengthen learning across our campus.

We love that Ross is a place where people want to work—and where they're proud enough to invite the people they love to work alongside them. That's a reflection of the culture we're building and the community we're honored to serve.

Please help us celebrate these incredible sisters and valued members of Team Ross! 🧡🐏