Driven by the profession
Driven by the profession
Former TAMIU Rec Sports director keeps busy
By David SolisBridge contributing writerPublished Friday, Sept. 10, 2021
Former director of TAMIU Rec Sports, Sylvia Barrera, always had a drive for teaching and leading. Her focus always remained in growing as a teacher, coach and director.
Barrera started her teaching career at Christen Middle School in 1981 as a physical education teacher and coach.
“I got the opportunity to work with a great staff my first year that welcomed me to the program and helped me grow as an educator and a person,” Barrera said.
As she slowly built a reputation for herself, she was given the opportunity to coach the girls’ basketball program at Cigarroa High School in 1983. She led the program to new heights, advancing to th...