IRRA Inc. Charter School exists for one reason: to assist in assuring the success for every one of our students.

IRRA students are a collection of talented young men and women who come to us seeking to attain an education that will lead to a diploma and/or certification in one of our career pathways. Some require a more flexible, customizable learning program, while others prefer a more intimate and personal learning environment. Ulitmately all of our learners come here because of the opportunities afforded for the parents to become more actively involved in their child's education.

We recognize that we are providing a unique service delivery platform. Not only will the students at our secondary level receive a high school diploma, but will have the opportunity to receive a post-secondary certification in any one of our Career and Technology Areas such as:

Health:

·         Certified Medical Assistant

·         Radiology Technician

·         Ultrasound Technician

Business

·         Microsoft Office Specialist

·         Comptia A+

·         Comptia Network +

·         Cisco CCNA

Civil:

·         Paralegal

·         Security Guard

Come join IRRA Inc. in your pursuit of furthering your education. 

A Message from Interim CEO/ Superintendent Beto Gonzalez,

On behalf of the faculty, staff, and administrators of IRRA, it is truly my pleasure to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to you. It is the time of year to reconnect with old friends and welcome new ones.  To those students and parents who are new to IRRA, we extend an especially warm welcome and best wishes for an exciting and productive year in your new school.  We hope that you will quickly feel at home.

A native of Bakersfield California, I was born into a migrant family of farm workers, my early life was spent migrating each year from California to Nebraska, following the seasonal crops.  During these years, caring principals, teachers, and coaches played a vital role in my academic development and eventually leading to my completion of several degrees and credentials in education. 


I have had the privillege of serving on both PK-12 and Post-Secondary platforms. My experience in education began as a teacher in Wasco and Bakersfield California followed by an assistant principal role in Delano California. Eventually my career led me to Deputy Superintendent and Superintendent roles in South Texas. 


My Post-Secondary experience began at Bakersfield College I served as Dean of Students for Student Services, while at the Graduate School of Education at Fresno Pacific University I enjoyed my role as a lecturer. Most recently it was an honor to serve as the Dean/Head of the School Of Education at Texas A&M- San Antonio.  Additionally, I was honored to be appointed as Special Assistant and later as Assistant Secretary in the George W. Bush administration with the Departments of Labor and Education respectively. 


As I begin my role of CEO/Superintendent of IRRA, I will work diligently with parents and faculty to foster an atmosphere that promotes a learning community characterized by student centered instruction, academic excellence, trust, respect, community involvement, and recognition of both student and staff achievement.


It is important for students to enjoy coming to school, for teachers and staff to be passionate about our students, and for parents to feel welcome!  I am committed to working in collaboration with you to continue to develop and implement this shared vision.  Working together as a team, we will move forward in our mission to create a nurturing, disciplined, and challenging environment in which all students can learn at optimum levels and become responsible members of society. 

I am looking forward to working with each of you as we strive to meet all our goals this year.  God bless you!

Sincerely,

Beto Gonzalez

Interim CEO/ Superintendent