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Marisa Mendez
Marisa Mendez was raised in San Antonio, Texas. Ms. Mendez is a proud product of SAISD and graduate of Thomas Edison High School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Mary’s University, and Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Mendez also holds a Master of Education in Special Education from Texas A&M San Antonio.
Ms. Mendez has served in the role of campus principal for 11 years with this being her 6th year at Pauline Nelson Early Childhood Education Center. Principal Mendez has spent 16 years in the field of Education working in various capacities as an Instructional Assistant, General Education Teacher, Special Education Teacher, and Assistant Principal. Ms. Mendez truly loves and cares for the Nelson community she serves. Mendez is a passionate early childhood educator. She believes in hands-on, child centered learning. Her mission is providing students with experiences that focus on developing the whole child- nurturing academic, physical, and social-emotional skills.