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Rebecca Moore
Rebecca Olvera Moore is the oldest of eleven children. Rebecca was born on February the 19, 1960 in McAllen, Texas. Both parents were born in Mexico and migrated to the United States when Rebecca was old enough to attend school. She attended Hidalgo Elementary in the late 1960’s when Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Baker were principals at the school. Rebecca attended Hidalgo I.S.D. all of her school years. She graduated from Hidalgo High School in 1980. They were the first seniors to graduate from Hidalgo High school. Rebecca attended several colleges but also worked several odd jobs to help support her large family. Her family also migrated to Ohio State for many years to make ends meet. In 1986 Rebecca was hired by Hidalgo I.S.D. as a para-professional at Ida Diaz Jr. High. She gained valuable experience in the class room and was inspired by others to become a teacher. Hidalgo I.S.D. started a college program for teacher aides. This program encouraged para-professionals to attend college and pursue a career in teaching. Rebecca started her career in Education. Teaching was the perfect way to help others and make a difference in her life. Rebecca had to continue working and going to school at night. When Rebecca had enough college hours, she transferred to The University of Texas at Pan American. In 1992 Rebecca met Kenneth B. Moore from Birmingham Alabama and got married in 1993. Rebecca and Ken have two lovely daughters, Danielle and Dominique Moore. Rebecca dropped out of college for nine years to raise her family. Despite many obstacles, Rebecca returned to school to finish her dream. Although many teacher aides started in the college program, Rebecca was one of the lucky ones who completed her hours. Rebecca graduated from the University of Pan Am in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in English. Her proud family attended her graduation and celebrated this great occasion. Rebecca Olvera Moore, is still employed by Hidalgo I.S.D. but as a certified teacher. She is very grateful for all the help and support that Hidalgo I.S.D. has given to her. Rebecca Moore teaches first grade at Hidalgo Elementary and hopes to make a difference in the lives of her young students. She considers Hidalgo I.S.D. like home where she grew and found a wonderful future. Her own children attend Hidalgo I.S.D. and have grown to love this beautiful place. She is the only one in her family with a college education. They are very proud of her and continue to support her in all her endeavors.
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Imelda Reyes
First Grade
Imelda Reyes born to Mr. and Mrs. Bonifacio (Aurora) Sanchez in McAllen, and raised in Hidalgo. During her elementary school years Imelda attended Hidalgo Elementary from kinder through eighth grade. As a freshman in high school she attended Memorial High School in McAllen. Her class was the last class to commute to the McAllen School District because Hidalgo did not have a high school for its students. She graduated from Hidalgo High School in 1979 in the top ten of her class. She earned an Associates Degree from South Texas Community College followed by a Bachelors degree in education from the University of Texas Pan American. She is the proud mother of two boys, both born in McAllen and raised in Hidalgo. Her oldest son, Alonzo Reyes III, is 21 years old and attended Hidalgo Elementary, Ida Diaz Jr. High, and Hidalgo High School. He is now a parent to a gorgeous baby boy born on October 7, 2007, Alejandro Reyes (mother –Christina Garcia Reyes), and pursuing a career in law enforcement. Fourteen year old, Mark Anthony Reyes is her youngest son and attended Hidalgo Elementary School, Ida Diaz Junior High, and is presently a freshman at Hidalgo High School. He participates in various sports activities while continuing his education. Imelda Reyes’s goal in life is to be a role model to her children and grandchildren with the hope that education and a profession can be accomplished through hard work and a strong, unwavering desire. Her school goals are to make a difference in her students’ lives, to have them value their education, and to educate her students one day at a time. Mrs. Reyes’ hobbies are designing jewelry, watching movies, and reading. She spends her free time working on these hobbies when she’s not concentrating on her lesson plans.
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