Social Studies Department

Department Chair: Scott Cook

Andrea Gaines

andrea.gaines@austinisd.org
512-414-8600  ext.72405  &  Google Voice #(512) 838-3421

Margarita Ojeda-Tripp

margarita.ojedatripp@austinisd.org
512-414-8600  ext. 72400  &  Google Voice # 512 436 5032

Jacqueline Vidal

jacqueline.vidal@austinisd.org
512-414-8600  ext. 72415  &  Google Voice # 512-763-0468

Jesse Burrow

Jesse.Burrow@austinisd.org
512-414-8600  ext. 72411

My professional career has taken me from the hills of western Iliinois to the islands of Hawaii. Most of my professional experience was centered at the Middle school level in AISD, but now I feel blessed to be part of the Garza family. I am happy to be living in East Austin with my family.

Scott Cook

russell.cook@austinisd.org
512-414-8600  ext. 72418  &  Google Voice # 737-471-3613

Mr. Cook has taught social studies at Garza since 2021. Before earning his teaching degree at the University of Texas, Mr. Cook worked as a lawyer for many years in Austin and throughout Texas.

Maragwa Schroeder

maragwa.schroeder@austinisd.org
512-414-8600  ext. 72387  &  Google Voice # (512) 815-2372

Celia Tovar 

celia.r.tovar@austinisd.org
512-414-8600  ext. 72417  &  Google voice # 512-298-2006


Courses in Social Studies

  • World History
  • US History
  • Government
  • Economics
  • Personal Financial Literacy