Science Department

Department Chair: Alexa Mouser

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Alexa Mouser

alexa.mouser@austinisd.org
512-414-8600  ext. 72396  &  Google Voice # ‪(512) 387-6472‬

Ms. Mouser graduated from UT Austin in 2007 and has taught science and Latin at Garza IHS for 17 years. She loves teaching at Garza and being able to meet students where they are. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, watching way too much TikTok, finding new ways to torture Gen Z with their own slang, playing with her cat, Max, and her classroom assistant, Lemonade the Bearded Dragon. During break, she enjoys spending time with an ever-expanding gaggle of nieces and nephews. She's not even sure how many of them there are at this point. 

Nicole Howard

nicole.howard@austinisd.org
512-414-8600  ext. 72397  &  Google Voice # 512-686-8408

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. 

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Raymond Stone

raymond.stone@austinisd.org
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. 

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Margaret Fackler

margaret.fackler@austinisd.org
512-414-8600  ext. 72393  &  Google Voice # 512-814-6885

Margaret Fackler loves teaching math and science at Garza High School. She loves being able to work with students at their own pace and helping them meet their goals. Outside of school, she enjoys playing roller derby, spending time outdoors, and hanging out with her family.

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William Schiesler

william.schiesler@austinisd.org
512-414-8600  ext. 72398  &  Google Voice #512-688-6485

Hi, I'm William Schiesler and I have been teaching at Garza since 2011. I currently teach Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics, and IPC. In my free time, I like mountain biking, playing Pickleball, and online gaming with friends. I have two wonderful children and a very chatty cat.


Courses Offered

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Astronomy
  • Forensics
  • Environmental Systems