Social Studies Department

Department Chair: Scott Cook

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.

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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.

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Chad High

chad.high@austinisd.org

Mr. High has taught social studies for over 15 years. He earned his bachelor’s degree in History from the university of Houston in 2009 and his master’s degree in education in 2014. He lives in south Austin with his wife and cat. 

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Maragwa Schroeder

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

Hi, my name is Maragwa Schroeder, wife to Christopher, and mother of our two children. I have  been in Garza since 1998.  I am the Delta Facilitator, surrounded by smart, kind, and generous people, who enables me to teach everything! Together, we make the impossible possible each day. I was born in Kenya in a small town called Eldoret. Trained in Kenya as a teacher at Mosoriot Teachers Training College, I received my B.A. in Sociology at Marymount Manhattan College and my M.S.W. from the University of Nebraska Omaha.  Also, I received my Special Education Certification from Huston-Tillotson University. I love what I do every single day! I can say for certain my job does not feel like a job -- it is what I am.

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Celia Tovar 

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

I am starting my 11th year as a high school teacher, and this will be my 4th year working at Garza High School! My undergraduate degree is from St. Edward's University, and my Master's Degree is from Texas State University. I was born in Austin and attended Crockett High School a really long time ago....according to my students, anyway.

I love working at Garza, and I look forward to working with my students for the 24-25 school year!


Courses in Social Studies

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