Special Education

I grew up in and near the East End area as a child. I attended Burnet Elementary as a kindergartener. Then I attended Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Deady Middle School, Milby High School, and the University of Houston Central campus. It is a blessing to be teaching in the area I once called home.

I became a teacher 10+ years ago because I love working with children and wanted to change the world. I chose to specialize in teaching students with special needs because it is important that all children are given the opportunity to learn. In 2015, I began teaching students in a self-contained class with significant cognitive disabilities. This new position opened my eyes and I was extremely happy because I had found my true passion. As my 5th year at Burnet Elementary as the Skills for Living and Learning teacher approaches, I continue to be inspired and excited to see the wonderful accomplishments my kids will be sure to master.

I believe in setting high expectations and encouraging my students that they can accomplish anything they set their mind to. Their dedication to achieve goals amazes me and I learn from them daily. My students mean the world to me. Over the years, I have formed incredible bonds with my students and their families. I believe once my student, always my student.

Special Education

Teaching Assistant

Hi, everybody! Welcome to Burnet Elementary. I am Ms. Lupita Salazar. I have been working for HISD for the past twenty years. I came from Brownsville, Texas. Twenty years ago, I arrived at Houston as a single mother with two children. As a single mother I was looking for a job to support my children. I was blessed enough to find a job at Jackson Middle School that was going to accommodate with my children’s schedule. I started working as a teacher assistant with the Special Education Department. I worked nine years with them, then I moved to Ninfa Laurenzo ECC. I worked there for five years as a teacher assistant/receptionist. I got here to Burnet five years ago, where I work as a teacher assistant for the Special Education Department. I love working with students, coworkers, and parents. I love my job. I love to help our students to succeed in life. I love to give the best of me everyday with a big smile on my face.

Teaching Assistant