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Wayside: REAL Learning Academy, unlocking excellence in ALL scholars.
651
SCHOLARS
64
STAFF
PK-5
GRADES SERVED
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Meet Our Leader
Patsy Vasquez, Principal

My journey in education began in 2009 as a Bilingual Paraprofessional in Bastrop ISD and a bilingual teacher in grades 2-4. In 2017, I joined the Wayside family as a Bilingual Special Education teacher—a role that opened the door to continued growth and leadership opportunities. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of serving as an Instructional Coach, Assistant Principal, and most recently, as Principal in Residence.

As a daughter of immigrant parents, my background has deeply shaped my commitment to equity, belonging, and the belief that every child deserves to be seen, supported, and challenged.

REAL is a community where children are truly known, loved, and challenged. REAL has a strong foundation rooted in academic excellence, joy, and a deep sense of purpose. I’ve witnessed our scholars grow, thrive, and reach new heights, and I couldn’t be more proud of those accomplishments and to lead this school.

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Leadership Team

Patsy Vasquez, Principal

Maritza Aguirre, Assistant Principal

Melissa Berdis, SEL Coordinator

Kirsti Clayton, Instructional Coach

Hannah Knowles, Instructional Coach

Anna Alvarado, Assistant Campus Operations Manager

Vicente Lopez-Hernandez, Receptionist

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6405 IH-35
Austin, TX 78744

512-438-7325

emailREAL@waysideschools.org

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