WHAT IS ACT-RGV?
ACT-RGV is an alternative certification program fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency. An alternative certification program is an educational preparation program that provides an alternate route to earning a standard certificate. Alternative certification began in Texas in 1986, as a creation of the Texas Legislature, to provide alternate routes for those seeking teacher certification in Texas. ACT-RGV opened in 2000 after being accredited by TEA and was the second private alternative certification program approved in the State of Texas.
Priscilla Salinas
Priscilla serves as the director of the program for ACT-RGV. Prior to this role, she served as a principal, assistant principal, and teacher for 25 years. Priscilla has a Master of Educational Administration, and a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Elementary Self Contained (Grades 1-8) with an endorsement in Elementary Bilingual/ESL (Grades 1-8).
Priscilla is excited to continue serving the community through the education field. She brings skills such as a strategic leader in strategic planning, capacity building, community engagement, curriculum planning plus a wide range of skills. Her experience as a strategic leader has focused on education policy that expanded access to educator preparation and advancing equity to support student success.
As the ACT-RGV Director, Priscilla’s goals are to continue to broaden communication capacities throughout the valley.
e-mail: psalinas@actrgv.com
Janie Trevino
Janie serves as the Alternative Certification Specialist for ACT-RGV and has 19 years of experience in certification. She oversees the day to day operations and provides vital information for interns and potential candidates. She also consults with TEA on various certification concerns. She earned a B.A. in Anthropology from University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley.
e-mail: jtrevino@actrgv.com
Dr. Gutierrez
Dr. Gutierrez serves as the Curriculum Coach for ACT-RGV. Prior to this role, she served in different district leadership positions, campus leadership, and teacher for 33 years. Dr. Gutierrez has a Doctorate in Leadership Studies, Master of Educational Administration, and a Bachelor of Elementary Education (Grades 1-8)with a minor in Mathematics Education (1-8). She also has an endorsement in Elementary Bilingual/ESL (Grades 1-8) and Superintendent certification.
Dr. Gutierrez is excited to continue serving the RGV community through the education field and advocate for teachers.
e-mail: l.gutierrez@actrgv.com
Location
601 E. Kelly, Pharr, TX 78577
OFFICE HOURS
Monday 8:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M
Tuesday 8:00 A.M - 6:00 P.M
Wednesday 8:00 A.M - 6:00 P.M
Thursday 8:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M
Friday 8:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M