English Language Arts

 “The meaning of life is find to your gift.  The purpose of life is to give it away” – Pablo Picasso

I’m Andrew Rodriguez and I teach 5^th grade English and Language Arts (ELA).  This will be my 17^th year teaching at Burnet!  Time does indeed fly! I love our campus and our school community!

I am married with three children.  I love to spend time with my family, explore nature, and barbeque!  I’m a product of HISD schools and the East End.  I attended DeZavala Elementary, Deady Middle School, and graduated from Milby High School.  While in high school and throughout college, I had one of the coolest jobs ever.  I was a batboy for the Houston Astros!  I was able to play baseball with the pros and I got paid to do it! 

I graduated from the University of Houston and I am currently working on my master’s degree from the University of St. Thomas.  College has played important role in my life.  My years in school have helped me find my gift and purpose in life.   I found a passion for education and literature.  My purpose is to share my passion for literature with my classes. I hope to teach my students to think critically and inspire them to make this world a better place.

Science and Math English

I am dedicated, ambitious and goal-driven educator with 8 years’ progressive experience in intermediate and elementary school settings. Also I’m quantified at creating success in providing activities and materials that engages and challenges the students intellectually, and meet the needs of each student. Diligent and success driven built a reputation of a compassionate, hardworking, and an excellent role by acting as a facilitator for incorporating and encouraging intellectual and social development in students. In body qualities of an effective communicator and resourceful teacher with proven ability to enhance students to be shaped as better person for the community and empower the world with knowledge.

Science and Spanish Language Arts