Principal's Message

Dr. Young has 18 years of experience as an educator. She's served students from grades Pre-K-12 in a variety of roles. She began as an early childhood teacher in Austin, TX, which had a profound effect on the way she approaches students' learning, growth, and development. She's since served in assistant principal and principal roles, district office, and as superintendent of a charter school system. She is currently her third year as Principal of Buffalo Creek Elementary.

Education:

Bachelors: University of Texas - Austin
Masters: Walden University
C.A.S.: National Louis University
Doctorate: Gywnedd University

Principal's Message

Dear BCE,

I am honored to serve as your principal! We have overcome incredible challenges together, including the COVID-19 pandemic, but have come out stronger as a result! Amazing things are happening at BCE! In 2022, our students, teachers, and staff earned a “B” rating from the Texas Education Agency and students continue to show growth in their reading, math, and English language proficiency each day. I thank you for your partnership and look forward to an amazing year! Sí, se puede! Yes, we can!

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Dr. Ramos started her career in education in 2006 as a first-grade bilingual teacher in SBISD. Her professional experiences include teaching all content areas in the upper and lower grades, partnering with teachers as a multi-classroom leader and consultant, serving as a district multilingual program specialist for culturally and linguistically diverse populations, and researching different ways of using technology as a learning tool as a researcher.

Education:
Bachelors:  Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara, ITESO.
Master's: University of Texas at Brownsville
Doctorate: University of Texas Rio Grand Valley

Assistant Principal's Message

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Dear Buffalo Creek Elementary:

It is both a privilege and a pleasure to be the Assistant Principal of Buffalo Creek Elementary.  

I have devoted my professional life to partnering with educators and families to transform the educational journeys of PK-12 students. I believe that all children are special, unique, and can learn at high levels. I think, too, that parents want their children to succeed and are their strongest advocates. My goal at BCE is to collaborate with you teachers, parents, and students so that every child can achieve academic excellence.

I started serving in education in 2006 as a first-grade bilingual teacher. While in the classroom, my students inspired me to further my studies in bilingual education to provide engaging, rigorous, and relevant experiences to all children. I have served PK-12 students in various capacities in both, bilingual and monolingual settings. 

On a personal note, I delight myself in animals, nature, and traveling. I enjoy birdwatching, hiking, or caring for plants in our garden. I like visiting new places and learning about their history. As a lifelong learner, I like attending educational conferences, reading inspirational and scholarly books, and practicing mindfulness. I am the mother of a five-year-old boy who never stops to amaze me. 

I look forward to a year full of celebrations, accomplishments, and happy memories for our students, families, and staff. Have a wonderful year at Buffalo Creek!

Laura Ramos

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