Deer Park ISD
Clarissa Castellanos has experience in various educational and outreach roles. Clarissa currently works as an 8th Grade Science Teacher at Deer Park ISD since June 2020. Prior to this, Clarissa was a Long Term Substitute Teacher at Goose Creek CISD from September 2017 to June 2020. Additionally, Clarissa has experience in public relations and outreach at Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve from August 2015 to May 2016. Clarissa holds a Master's degree in Environmental Science with a specialization in Geology from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science and Policy from St. Edward's University, and an Associate's Degree in Social Science from Lee College.
Deer Park ISD
Deer Park ISD is known throughout the State of Texas for its quality instructional program, outstanding facilities and exemplary teaching and support staff. Team Deer Park---comprised of all employees, students, parents, taxpayers, community members and elected officials---received a “Recognized” rating from the State of Texas this year, the seventh time the district received the rating in the last eight years In 1930, the district’s first school opened in the small community of Deer Park, which was located in east Harris County. Today, the district is comprised of 15 schools and several support buildings, and enrollment has grown to over 12,300 students. Located about 20 miles southeast of downtown Houston, the district’s boundaries include most of the City of Deer Park as well as portions of Pasadena, Lynchburg and Highlands. LEADERSHIP As a Texas public school district, Deer Park ISD is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees. Trustees are elected at large to three-year terms of office. The Board of Trustees sets governing policies for the district and hires the superintendent of schools, who is the head administrator for the district. Each campus is lead by a principal and one or more assistant principals. AWARDS Comptrollers Award for Financial Transparency - 3 years Rated "Superior Achievement" for Schools FIRST - every year