Dean Chavez

Dean Chavez is an experienced educator with a diverse background in teaching and special education. Currently serving as a Special Education Teacher in the Autism Unit at Northside Independent School since August 2017, Dean manages a program for students with varying disabilities and develops tailored lesson plans. Prior experience includes working as an Elementary School Teacher at PISD, where Dean focused on IEP goals and lesson planning, as well as a part-time Enrichment Teacher at St. Mary's Hall, teaching K-8 extracurricular classes. Additional roles include substitute teaching and instructional assistance in special education settings, customer service at Citibank, and former coaching of varsity golf teams. Dean holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from Northern Illinois University.