De Zavala Families,
My name is Victoria Allen, your new De Zavala Elementary Principal. I am honored to serve GCCISD in this capacity. I began my career here 20 years ago at SFA and am glad to serve in Baytown once again. I've served as a teacher of 1st through 4th grade curriculum, including Gifted & Talented, Dual Language, and project-based learning at an International Baccalaureate campus. I began my administrative career as part of a successful turn-around administration where I served as a middle school assistant principal for 6 years. Most recently completed my 1st year as principal in a neighboring district and am currently embarking on my 2nd year as campus lead.
In my free time, I am all about enjoying family. I am a mother of an 8-year-old daughter whom I love spending time with and watching her experience the world.
As I begin this exciting new journey as principal of De Zavala, I'm looking forward to building relationships with faculty, staff and the community as we develop scholars. Planting seeds, uncovering talents and refining passions is a teacher's specialty. Educators are honored with the awesome task of engaging a spark of infinite potential within each child. Our goal is to prepare children to be good citizens, critical thinkers and leaders that reverberate generational impact for years to come. When kids walk out of the doors of DZ, every day, they stand a little taller because of the love, concern and care that envelops them in each and every classroom. We love what we do and are immensely blessed to be able to serve our community.
We are undoubtedly on fire when it comes to student welfare and success! Making Waves for Generational Impact is not just our motto, it's a way of life!