Department Chair: Margaret Malangalila
Margaret Malangalila
margaret.malangalila@austinisd.org
512-414-8600 ext. 72402 & Google Voice # (832) 982-2927
Irina Mason
512-414-8600 ext. 72395 & Google Voice # (512) 766-8983
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Ms. Mason grew up in Ukraine and moved to Texas in a year 2000. She started working at Garza in 2006 as a Teaching Assistant, while working on her Teacher Certification. She started teaching at Garza in 2012. She enjoys sharing her love of math and cats with her students. |
Nicole Howard
512-414-8600 ext. 72397 & Google Voice # 512-686-8408
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Ms. Howard received an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Loyola Marymount University. She has been teaching for over 16 years in Austin ISD. She teaches Physics, Advanced Physics, Engineering Design and Problem Solving, Robotics, Scientific Research and Design, and Forensic Science. |
Joel Lin
512-414-8600 ext. 72407 & Google Voice # (512) 827-7528
| Joel Lin's journey to teaching English had an unorthodox beginning as a Computer Science major at UT Austin. During his collegiate years, he took a few life-changing trips to Cambodia to teach English at an orphanage. This altered his trajectory in life that eventually led him to the best high school he'd ever known: Garza. He enjoys reading light novels, playing board games, and helping students find and achieve their goals. |
Raymond Stone
512-414-8600 ext. 72408 & Google Voice # (512) 814-8165
| Mr. Stone completed a Computer Science degree at Texas State University in 2007, receiving his teaching license in 2014 following several years in private industry. After a short stint in Pflugerville ISD, Mr. Stone came to Garza in 2015 as an assistant with the Garza Online program, transitioning to a classroom teaching role in 2016 with a focus on Science and Technology. |
Courses Offered
- Fundamentals of Computer Science
- Computer Science I
- Computer Science II
- Digital Media
- Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
- Robotics