English Department
Department Chair: Julia Mailloux-Huberdeau
Julia Mailloux-Huberdeau
julia.mailloux-huberdeau@austinisd.org
512-414-8600 ext. 72392 & Google Voice # (512) 763-7701
Julia Mailloux-Huberdeau graduated from St. Edward’s University with bachelor’s degree in Literature and a Master’s in Education from Texas State University. She lives in Austin with her two daughters and her husband. She enjoys gardening, reading, and teaching English at Garza High School.
Elaine Norris McGinty
512-414-8600 ext. 72412 & Google Voice # 737-228-3344
McGinty was exactly the kind of student that needed Garza. Without a place like Garza, she still managed to finish her English degree at UT, albeit at thirty. She also managed to get a master's, be a decent teacher, and have a pretty great family. She loves Garza a lot.
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.
Vanessa Molina
Vanessa Molina is from Laredo, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor's degree in English. She started teaching in 2015 and has loved every moment of sharing her passion of reading and writing with students
Lelia Eden O. Cadag
512-414-8600 ext.72394 & Google Voice # (512) 763-7071
Leila Cadag holds a BA in English, with two decades of teaching experience under her belt. Throughout her career, she has taught a range of ELA courses, covering everything from ESL and standard ELA, to Advanced Placement courses. Ms. Cadag finds continual inspiration in her students, motivating her to persistently grow and develop, both professionally and personally. As a dedicated lifelong learner, she dreams of exploring the world, immersing herself in diverse cultures, and making a positive impact on every individual she encounters, one student at a time.
Courses in English
- English I
- English II
- English III
- English IV
- Creative Writing
- Communication Application