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# Brillante Academy

Free, Public, Dual-Language, Elementary Charter School

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- [Blog](https://brillanteacademy.org/blog/)
- [What Parents Are Sharing About Brillante](https://brillanteacademy.org/what-parents-are-sharing-about-brillante/) - Our first week of school has been a hit! Check out the album to see the joy and excitement on Brillante scholars’ faces and see the reviews pour in from parents on social media: Watch these video testimonials on Facebook Reels from Brillante families! Have questions? Call or text us at (956) 474-3242!
- [Photos: Brillante's First Day of School](https://brillanteacademy.org/photos-brillantes-first-day-of-school/) - Monday, August 21, was the first day of school at Brillante Academy! We’re looking forward to the rest of the school year with our scholars and their families. Here are some of the highlights from the first day.
- [Take a Look at the New Brillante Academy Campus](https://brillanteacademy.org/new-campus/) - The first day of school is Monday, August 14! Unfortunately, your child does not have a spot yet since we have no records of his or her completed registration. You can now register ON CAMPUS from 9:00am - 12:00pm or 1:00pm - 5:00pm on weekdays, or at our Meet the Teacher event this Saturday from
- [Applying to Charter Schools in the Rio Grande Valley—Your Questions, Answered.](https://brillanteacademy.org/applying-to-charter-schools-in-the-rio-grande-valley-your-questions-answered/) - Brillante Academy is launching in August 2023 at the request of the Rio Grande Valley community and after years of diligent preparation. We are thrilled to serve the region by developing students who lead lives of excellence, virtue, purpose, and impact! We will open for pre-kindergarteners, kindergarteners, and 1st-graders, and our school will continue to
- [Nueva y Comprobada: Te presentamos la Academia Brillante](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/nueva-y-comprobada-te-presentamos-la-academia-brillante/) - He vivido en Texas casi 27 años y amo mi hogar. Hay pocas cosas que me importan más que servir a mis vecinos. Juntos, tenemos el poder de hacer cosas increíbles, por lo que estoy emocionado de presentarles a la Academia Brillante, una nueva escuela primaria gratuita que llegará a Mission, TX en agosto del
- [New & Proven: Introducing Brillante Academy](https://brillanteacademy.org/new-and-proven/) - I’ve lived in Texas for close to 27 years and I love my home. There are few things that matter more to me than serving my neighbors. Together, we have the power to do amazing things, which is why I’m so excited to introduce you to Brillante Academy, a new, free elementary school coming to
- [Aplicar a escuelas charter en el Valle del Río Grande: sus preguntas, respondidas.](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/aplicar-a-escuelas-charter-en-el-valle-del-rio-grande-sus-preguntas-respondidas/) - La Academia Brillante abrirá sus puertas en agosto de 2023 a solicitud de la comunidad del Valle del Río Grande y después de años de preparación. ¡Estamos encantados de servir a la región mediante el desarrollo de estudiantes que llevan vidas de excelencia, virtud, propósito e impacto! Abriremos para niños de pre-kindergarten, kindergarten y 1er
- [Brillante Academy Launch Date](https://brillanteacademy.org/brillante-academy-launch-date/) - Dear Rio Grande Valley Parents, As many of you know, we recently announced a revised launch date of Fall 2023 for Brillante Academy—the exciting new dual-language immersion and classical school designed specifically to serve the children of our community. Studies show that dual-language schools report an increased level of academic achievement and we are excited to
- [Fecha de lanzamiento de la Academia Brillante](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/fecha-de-lanzamiento-de-la-academia-brillante/) - Estimados padres del Valle del Río Grande, Como muchos de ustedes saben, recientemente anunciamos una nueva fecha de lanzamiento para el otoño de 2023 para la Academia Brillante, la nueva y emocionante escuela clásica y de inmersión en dos idiomas diseñada específicamente para servir a los niños de nuestra comunidad. Los estudios demuestran que las

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- [Home](https://brillanteacademy.org/) - Free Public Charter School in MissionA personalized, supportive, dual-language school for your childApply Today! Deep Family Involvement You, as parents, are the first educators of your children. From input on school start-up and design, to varied and regular opportunities to engage, you are integral to your children's success. Two-Way, Dual Language Immersion No matter the
- [Referrals](https://brillanteacademy.org/parents/referrals/) - The $100 Brillante Referral Program Earn up to $100 HEB gift card with every new referral Refer a family/friend who registers and earn a $20 HEB Gift CardAnd if the student is STILL ENROLLED on OCTOBER 15, 2025, earn another $80 HEB Gift Card for every referral!Copy and paste this link (https://brillanteacademy.org/referral/) to send to
- [Back to School Guide](https://brillanteacademy.org/parents/back-to-school-guide/) - Back-to-School Guide Welcome to a new school year at Brillante Academy! This guide includes everything your family needs to prepare for a successful start to the year. Please review these details before the first day of school so your family feels ready and confident.As always, we are here to support you every step of the
- [Required Postings](https://brillanteacademy.org/required-postings/) - Information RequestsFor requests in accordance with the Texas Public Information Act, email foia@brillanteschools.org. Finance Proposed Budgets Adopted Budgets 2023-2024 Board Approved Budget 2024-2025 Board Approved Budget 2025-2026 Board Approved Budget 2026-2027 Board Approved Budget Charter FIRST Ratings 2023-2024 Charter FIRST Rating – N/A 2024-2025 Charter FIRST Rating – B Audited Financials 2023-2024 Financial Statements 2023-2024 Federal
- [Board of Directors](https://brillanteacademy.org/about/board-of-directors/) - Dan West Mr. West serves as the Founding Board Chairman of Brillante Academy. As a lawyer, financial expert, and educator, he has the skills and expertise to closely monitor operational, financial and academic indicators to ensure the success of our students.In his role as Vice President at SCF Partners, Mr. West provides board leadership and
- [SHAC Committee](https://brillanteacademy.org/about/shac-committee/) - SHAC Meetings Date November 17, 2025 Day Monday Time 10:15 AM CT Notice Agenda Date February 25, 2026 Day Wednesday Time 1:30 PM CT Notice Agenda
- [https://enrollment.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=200005424&culture=en](https://brillanteacademy.org/https-enrollment-powerschool-com-family-gosnap-aspxaction200005424cultureen/)
- [Leadership Team](https://brillanteacademy.org/about/team/) - Our Team Our greatest asset, our people, are here to help your child flourish. Meet our founding team!
- [Apply](https://brillanteacademy.org/apply/) - Apply to Brillante Charter School See your child lead a life of excellence, virtue, purpose, and impact! Brillante Academy is a free, dual-language, personalized, classical charter school. Applications are open for PreK-3 (half-day and full-day), Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade for the 2025-26 school year. We will grow one grade each
- [Aplicar](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/aplicar/) - Aplique a Brillante ¡Vea a su hijo llevar una vida de excelencia, virtud, propósito e impacto! Brillante Academy es una escuela publica charter y es gratuita. Estamos aceptando solicitudes para pk-3, pre-kinder, kinder, 1er grado, 2do grado, y 3er grado en este año inaugural. Creceremos un grado cada año hasta que lleguemos al 8vo grado.¡Las
- [Apply to Brillante](https://brillanteacademy.org/apply/start/) - Submit your child's application to Brillante today! PreK3 – 4th Grade Tuition-free, personalized, dual-language charter school in the Rio Grande Valley Why Choose Brillante? Dual Language ImmersionUnique Outdoor Play OpportunitiesPersonalized, One-On-One InstructionMeaningful Family InvolvementWhole Child DevelopmentSafe, Secure Campus.
- [Resources](https://brillanteacademy.org/parents/resources/) - Resources Brillante Forms, Handbook, & Policies 2025-26 Student-Parent HandbookPolicies and Forms2025-26 CalendarBrillante Bullying PolicyBrillante Parent & Family Engagement Policy – EnglishBrillante Parent & Family Engagement Policy – SpanishCampus Improvement Plan & Comprehensive Needs Assessment – EnglishCampus Improvement Plan & Comprehensive Needs Assessment – Spanish2025-26 Campus Improvement PlanTitle 1 Meeting PresentationTitle 1 Meeting Recording (passcode: ?*d4Nv.H)
- [Apply](https://brillanteacademy.org/apply-today/) - Apply to Brillante Academy See your child lead a life of excellence, virtue, purpose, and impact! Brillante Academy is a free, dual-language, personalized charter school. Applications are open for PreK-3 (half-day and full-day), Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade. We will grow one grade each year until we reach 8th grade. Request
- [Staff](https://brillanteacademy.org/about/staff/) - Our Staff Our greatest asset, our people, are here to help your child flourish. Meet our wonderful teachers and staff! Kassie Estrada Pre-K 3 Teacher Lorena Garza Pre-K 3 Teacher Renee Lopez Pre-K 4 Teacher Ashley Beas Pre-K 4 Teacher Ruby Ruiz 1st Grade Teacher Nancy De La Rosa Pre-K 4 Co Teacher Gabriela Sanchez
- [Open House Tour Schedule](https://brillanteacademy.org/open-house/) - Brillante Academy Open Houses At Brillante Academy, your child will receive a personalized, dual-language, classical education to grow in character and be prepared for excellence in high school, college, and beyond.Want to see for yourself why parents and students are loving Brillante Academy? Schedule a school tour for a day and time that works for
- [Referencias](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/padres/referencias/) - El programa de recomendación de $100 Brillante ¡Gana una tarjeta de regalo HEB de hasta $100 con cada nueva recomendación! Recomienda a un familiar o amigo que se registre y gana una tarjeta de regalo HEB de $20. Y si el estudiante está en 1, 2, o 3 grado y AÚN ESTÁ INSCRITO el 15
- [Home-Español](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/) - La nueva escuela pública chárter del Valle de Rio GrandeDesarrollando la mente, el cuerpo y el espíritu.¡Aplique hoy! Involucramiento familiar profundo Ustedes, como padres, son los primeros educadores de sus hijos. Desde aportes sobre la puesta en marcha y el diseño de nuestras escuelas, hasta oportunidades variadas y regulares para participar, usted es una parte
- [Sobre nosotros](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/sobre-nosotros/) - Sobre Nosotros La Academia Brillante es una escuela primaria pública chárter gratuita que llegará al Valle del Río Grande en el año escolar 2025-26. Después del éxito abrumador de las escuelas públicas autónomas Brilla en el Bronx de la ciudad de Nueva York, los miembros de la comunidad en Texas preguntaron si se podría llevar
- [About](https://brillanteacademy.org/about/) - About Us Brillante Academy is Mission's newest public charter elementary school! After the overwhelming success of Brilla Public Charter Schools in the Bronx of New York City, community members in Texas asked if something similar, but unique, could be brought to the Rio Grande Valley. After two years of research, development, and applications, Brillante Academy
- [Benefits](https://brillanteacademy.org/about/benefits/) - Brillante’s Benefits Brillante will help your child lead a life of excellence and virtue! Developing Every Student’s Mind, Body, and SpiritWhat’s better? To grow academically, or to grow in every way? We believe children succeed when developing their minds, bodies, and spirits. Our loving teachers combine our effective academic curriculum, dedicated character program, and magical
- [Maestras y personal](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/maestras-y-personal/) - Maestras y personal Nuestro mayor activo, nuestra gente, está aquí para ayudar a su hijo a prosperar. ¡Conozca a nuestros maravillosos maestras y personal! Kassie Estrada Maestro de PK-3 Lorena Garza Maestro de PK-3 Sonia Cantu PK-3 Co Profesora Carolina Rodriguez PK-3 Co Profesora Ruby Ruiz Maestro de PK-4 Ashley Beas Maestro de PK-4 Renee
- [Dar](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/dar/) - Dar a Brillante Da a Brillante hoy— ¡Apoya el mañana de un alumno! Usted tiene la oportunidad única de apoyar nuestros esfuerzos para educar a los estudiantes a llevar vidas de excelencia, virtud y propósito.Su regalo contribuirá en gran medida a expandir las oportunidades para que las familias en comunidades marginadas en todo el Valle
- [Nuestro enfoque](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/sobre-nosotros/nuestro-enfoque/) - Nuestro Enfoque Un nuevo enfoque que pone a su hijo primero. El diseño de Brillante refleja una planificación intencional para lograr la excelencia académica, así como una cultura escolar positiva y poderosa.Los estudiantes que asisten a Brillante estarán bien preparados para la escuela preparatoria, la universidad y más allá. Los estudiantes adquirirán y dominarán el
- [Give](https://brillanteacademy.org/give/) - Give to Brillante Give to Brillante Today—Support a Child’s Tomorrow! You have the unique opportunity to support our efforts to educate students to lead lives of excellence, virtue and purpose.Your gift will go a long way in expanding opportunities for families in underserved communities across the Rio Grande Valley will have access to a holistic
- [Careers](https://brillanteacademy.org/careers/) - Careers A highly effective teacher is one of the most important factors that will determine a child's academic success. The same high expectations we have for our students is extended to our staff. We believe in robust training, mentoring, goals to guide growth, and continuous improvement to develop you as an instructor and impact the
- [Carreras Profesionales](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/carreras-profesionales/) - Carreras Profesionales Un maestro altamente efectivo es uno de los factores más importantes que determinarán el éxito académico de un alumno. Las mismas grandes expectativas que tenemos para nuestros estudiantes se extienden a nuestro personal. Learn about our opportunities and apply today!
- [Approach](https://brillanteacademy.org/about/approach/) - Dual Language, Personalized Education A new approach that puts your child first. Brillante’s design reflects purposeful planning to achieve academic excellence as well as a positive and powerful school culture. Students who attend Brillante will be well prepared for high school, college, and beyond. Students will acquire and master English and Spanish to become truly
- [Learn More](https://brillanteacademy.org/learn-more/) - Free, Dual Language, All Day PK 3 - 3rd Grade Parents love our dual-language program, magical outdoor play area, dedicated teachers and academic results. In fact, Brillante scholars grew faster than the national average by 25%.With free transportation and optional after-school care, it’s the perfect school for your child. Sign up to learn more before our Lottery Deadline
- [January 31 Open House](https://brillanteacademy.org/january-31-open-house/) - Brillante Academy Open House Friday, January 31 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM You’re Invited to our First Open House of the Year! This is your chance to see Brillante and meet teachers before our 2025-26 application lottery on February 14, 2025. Find out why parents say that Brillante is “the best decision I’ve made as a parent!” Pick
- [Christmas Holiday Guide](https://brillanteacademy.org/christmas-holiday-guide/)
- [Nuestra visión](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/sobre-nosotros/nuestra-vision/) - Nuestra Visión Nuestras mentes son brillantes. Nuestros huesos son fuertes. Nuestros espíritus están vivos. Excelencia para cada alumno. Cada alumno posee dignidad inherente y potencial infinito, y por lo tanto merece una excelente educación que los provea con el carácter y las habilidades necesarias para sobresalir en la escuela preparatoria, la universidad y más allá.
- [Vision](https://brillanteacademy.org/about/vision/) - Our Vision Our Minds are Brilliant. Our Bones are Strong. Our Spirits are Alive. Excellence for Every Child Every child possesses inherent dignity and infinite potential, and therefore deserves an excellent education that equips them with the necessary character and skills to excel in high school, college and beyond. Brillante exists to help your child
- [Full Day PreK-3](https://brillanteacademy.org/estrellita/) - Free, Public, and Open to All! Brillante Academy is excited to bring you All-Day PreK-3 in partnership with Estrellita Seton Child Care. Parents can choose from two schedule options: Full Day | 7:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Full Day + Afterschool | 7:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. Friendly StaffTwo dedicated teachers will care for your
- [Recursos](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/padres/recursos/) - Recursos Recursos de TEA 2024-25 Elementary Family Handbook (English)The Dyslexia Handbook (English) | Manual de dislexia (Español)Texas Transition & Employment Guide (English) (§29.0112)SB 139 Notice to Families (English) | Actualizaciones en Educación Especial (Español) (OSEP Requirement 2)Resources | Texas Education Agency (OSEP Requirement 3)Compensatory Services | Servicios Compensatorios (OSEP Requirement 4)Dyslexia Handbook 2021 Update Important Changes | Actualización del manual de dislexia 2021 (OSEP
- [Nurses Corner](https://brillanteacademy.org/nursess-corner/) - General Immunization Requirements Prek 3 & 4 - 6th Grade Click Here Required Immunizations: Childcare - Pre-Kindergarten (Bilingual) State Requirements for 2024-2025 Click Here Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan Click Here Information Sheet: Bacterial Meningitis Click Here Wellness Policy Assessment Tool Click Here
- [Referral](https://brillanteacademy.org/referral/) - Refer Our Parents Love: • Magical Outdoor Area with a forested playground, fish pond, chicken coop, and more! • Loving & Supportive Teachers who give your child a passion for learning. • Dual Language Curriculum that is more immersive than any school in Mission. • Personalized Instruction through tools, assessments, and targeted guidance so every
- [Forest Playdate](https://brillanteacademy.org/forest-playdate/) - All RGV families with at least one child currently in Kindergarten are invited to a Forest Playdate at Brillante Academy. Relax with coffee while your children enjoy our playground and pond.We’ll have storytelling, fun games, gardening, bubbles, snacks, and more! For families who don’t currently attend Brillante, you’ll also get an opportunity to take a campus
- [Contacto](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/contacto/) - Contacto Brillante Academy706 N. Los Ebanos Blvd Mission, TX 78572Llamar o texto: 706 N. Los Ebanos Blvd, Mission, TX 78573 956.474.3242 info@brillanteacademy.org ¡Mándenos un mensaje!
- [Contact](https://brillanteacademy.org/contact/) - Contact Us Brillante Academy706 N. Los Ebanos Blvd Mission, TX 78572Call or Text: 956.474.3242 info@brillanteacademy.org Send us a message!
- [Padres](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/padres/) - Padres Su hijo tiene un potencial infinito. Y usted sabe mejor que nadie cómo guiar a su hijo para que pueda brillar intensamente. Los honramos a ustedes, los padres, como los primeros educadores de sus hijos. Una escuela realmente prospera cuando los guardianes se involucran y apoyan con frecuencia a través de una comunicación significativa
- [Beneficios de Brillante](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/sobre-nosotros/beneficios-de-brillante/) - Beneficios de Brillante ¡Brillante fue desarrollada para el Valle del Río Grande para ayudar a su hijo a llevar una vida de excelencia, virtud, propósito e impacto! Tenga la seguridad de saber cómo crecerá y recibirá apoyo cuando asista a Brillante, aprendiendo sobre lo que diferencia a Brillante de otras escuelas. Métodos comprobados Brillante se
- [Parents](https://brillanteacademy.org/parents/) - Parents We believe parents are the first educators. And you know how to best guide your child so they can shine brightly. A school truly thrives when caregivers are frequently engaged and supported through meaningful and consistent communication, family workshops, and opportunities for authentic participation and collaboration. How do we partner with parents? Recently, we heard
- [Pre-Application](https://brillanteacademy.org/23-24-application/) - Current Year (23-24) Application Is your child currently eligible for PK3, PK4, K, or 1st grades? If so, consider applying today using the form below and having them start this school year. You'll get to skip next year's lottery and guarantee a spot for the 24-25 school year. Don’t miss your chance to secure your
- [Open House Test](https://brillanteacademy.org/open-house-test/)
- [Brillante Groundbreaking | Mission, TX](https://brillanteacademy.org/groundbreaking/) - Brillante Academy Groundbreaking Event Friday, December 9th, 2022 at 10 a.m. Join us for the groundbreaking of RGV's newest charter school! In advance of Brillante Academy opening August of 2023, we are inviting our Rio Grande Valley community, in partnership with the Mission Chamber of Commerce, to attend our official groundbreaking event. Bring your family and
- [The Best School for your Child is Finally in the RGV](https://brillanteacademy.org/the-best-school-for-your-child-is-finally-in-the-rgv/) - Finally, a new school is opening just around the corner that really has everything you want to give your children. New to Mission—but based on a proven model—Brillante Academy puts your child first. In partnership with you, Brillante children will grow up to have successful careers while pursuing happy lives full of purpose. We are
- [Rio Grande Valley | Parent Survey](https://brillanteacademy.org/survey-pd-social/) - RGV Parent Survey Enter to win a4-pack of 2023 Hidalgo Borderfest 3-day ticketsPLUS a $150 Visa gift cardby completing this 3 minute survey! ¡Estamos regalando un paquete de 4 boletos de 3 días para Hidalgo Borderfest MÁS una tarjeta de regalo Visa de $150! Choose your language below to get started! // ¡Elige tu idioma
- [Nuestro equipo](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/sobre-nosotros/nuestro-equipo/) - Nuestro Equipo Nuestro mayor activo, nuestra gente, está aquí para ayudar a su hijo a florecer. ¡Conozca a nuestro lídere fundador!
- [Brillante Movie Night | January 27th | Mission, TX](https://brillanteacademy.org/movie-night/) - Brillante Academy January Movie Night Friday, January 27th, 2023 | 6:30 p.m. You're invited to Brillante's first Movie Night! In advance of Brillante Academy opening August of 2023, we are inviting you to attend out first Movie Night of the year on January 27, 2023. This event is free and open to all families, even if you
- [Brillante RGV Family Prize Package Sweepstakes Terms and Conditions](https://brillanteacademy.org/brillante-summer-prize-package-sweepstakes-terms-and-conditions/) - The Brillante Summer Prize Package Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) for Brillante Academy allows Participants (“Participants” are parents, grandparents or guardians of children under 6 years old and are working/living in the following zip codes: 78501, 78502, 78503, 78504, 78505, 78516, 78537, 78539, 78540, 78541, 78542, 78557, 78560, 78572, 78573, 78574, 78577, 78589) to be eligible to win
- [Rio Grande Valley | Parent Survey](https://brillanteacademy.org/rio-grande-valley-parent-survey/) - RGV Parent Survey We're giving away $1,000 in prizes! Be entered to win one of two RGV Family Prize Packages by completing this 5 minute survey! ¡Estamos regalando $1,000 en premios! ¡Participe para ganar uno de los dos paquetes de premios familiares de RGV completando esta encuesta de 5 minutos! Choose your language below to
- [Junta Directiva](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/sobre-nosotros/junta-directiva/) - Dan West El Sr. West se desempeña como Presidente de la Junta Fundadora de la Academia Brillante. Como abogado, experto financiero y educador, tiene las habilidades y la experiencia para monitorear de cerca los indicadores operativos, financieros y académicos para garantizar el éxito de nuestros estudiantes.En su papel como Vicepresidente de SCF Partners, el Sr.
- [Terms of Service & Privacy Policy](https://brillanteacademy.org/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: http://brillanteacademy.org. What personal data we collect and why we collect it Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from
- [Blog](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/blog-2/)
- [Pida un Solicitud](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/aplicar/pida-un-solicitud/) - Pida una Solicitud ¿Quiere aplicar durante su tiempo libre? ¡Complete el siguiente formulario y le enviaremos una aplicación hoy mismo!
- [Request an Application](https://brillanteacademy.org/apply/request-an-application/) - Request an Application Want to apply on your own time? Fill out the form below and we'll send you an application today!
- [Updates](https://brillanteacademy.org/updates/) - Updates Uncategorized What Parents Are Sharing About Brillante Our first week of school has been a hit! Check out the album to see the joy and excitement on Brillante scholars’ faces and see the reviews Read More » August 23, 2023 Uncategorized Photos: Brillante’s First Day of School Monday, August 21, was the first day of school
- [Parent Teacher Organization](https://brillanteacademy.org/parents/parent-teacher-organization/) - This section in under construction. Don’t miss out! Space is limited and demand for a seat at one of our sister schools has been overwhelming, often with ten times more applications than seats available. Apply Today!
- [Student Life](https://brillanteacademy.org/about/student-life-2/) - We infuse every part of education with joy, high expectations, and love. Starting on day one, children will be guided, encouraged, and celebrated in small ways and big: in the hallways and through awards. Your child will make friends, learn how to take responsibility and solve their own problems, how to apologize and forgive. Your child will dance,
- [Sign Up](https://brillanteacademy.org/sign-up/)
- [Partners](https://brillanteacademy.org/about/partners/)

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## Brillante Team Members

- [Aaron Brenner](https://brillanteacademy.org/about/team/aaron-brenner/) - Mr. Brenner serves as the founding superintendent for Brillante Academy. Aaron has spent 25 years teaching in and leading schools for children and families in the most at-risk contexts in Texas. Most recently, Aaron was the Gary and Barbara Pasquinelli Director of the Notre Dame ACE Academies, a national network of preK-8 Catholic schools. Aaron
- [Valerie Guerrero](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/about/team/valerie-guerrero-es/) - Valerie Guerrero is the Project Manager of Estrellita, a full-day Pre-K3 program operated in partnership with Brillante Academy. With nearly a decade of experience in early childhood and elementary education, Valerie brings deep expertise in child development, instructional quality, and service-based leadership. She ensures that Estrellita meets high standards in both academics and care, while
- [Valerie Guerrero](https://brillanteacademy.org/about/team/valerie-guerrero/) - Valerie Guerrero is the Project Manager of Estrellita, a full-day Pre-K3 program operated in partnership with Brillante Academy. With nearly a decade of experience in early childhood and elementary education, Valerie brings deep expertise in child development, instructional quality, and service-based leadership. She ensures that Estrellita meets high standards in both academics and care, while
- [Cynthia Valencia](https://brillanteacademy.org/about/team/cynthia-valencia/) - Cynthia Valencia is the Interim Principal, where she leads with deep faith, purpose, and a lifelong commitment to education. She brings extensive classroom and leadership experience to her role, having served as a 5th-grade math teacher and earning a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Cynthia is passionate about providing all children access to a
- [Cynthia Valencia](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/about/team/cynthia-valencia-es/) - Cynthia Valencia is the Interim Principal, where she leads with deep faith, purpose, and a lifelong commitment to education. She brings extensive classroom and leadership experience to her role, having served as a 5th-grade math teacher and earning a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Cynthia is passionate about providing all children access to a
- [Maribel Razo](https://brillanteacademy.org/about/team/maribel-razo/) - Maribel Razo serves as Interim Assistant Principal and brings 14 years of experience in elementary education. Guided by a strong desire to serve others, Maribel was led to Brillante Academy, where she is deeply committed to helping both students and teachers thrive in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Her background as an elementary dual-language teacher has
- [Maribel Razo](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/about/team/maribel-razo-es/) - Maribel Razo serves as Interim Assistant Principal and brings 14 years of experience in elementary education. Guided by a strong desire to serve others, Maribel was led to Brillante Academy, where she is deeply committed to helping both students and teachers thrive in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Her background as an elementary dual-language teacher has
- [Aaron Brenner](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/about/team/es-aaron-brenner/) - El Sr. Brenner se desempeña como superintendente fundador de la Academia Brillante. Aaron ha pasado 25 años enseñando y dirigiendo escuelas para niños y familias en las comunidades de mayor riesgo en Texas. Recientemente, Aaron fue el Director Gary y Barbara Pasquinelli de las Academias ACE de Notre Dame, una red nacional de escuelas católicas
- [Katie Hernandez](https://brillanteacademy.org/about/team/katie-hernandez/) - Katie Hernandez Akers serves as the Director of Talent for Brillante Academy. Her passion for education was sparked by her grandmother, a kindergarten teacher in Cuba, and grew through her own experience as a Teach For America corps member and special education teacher. She later worked at Goldman Sachs, where she developed data and analytical
- [Katie Hernandez](https://brillanteacademy.org/es/about/team/katie-hernandez-es/) - Katie Hernandez Akers serves as the Director of Talent for Brillante Academy. Her passion for education was sparked by her grandmother, a kindergarten teacher in Cuba, and grew through her own experience as a Teach For America corps member and special education teacher. She later worked at Goldman Sachs, where she developed data and analytical

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