Principal Tonya Anderson
Dear Skyview Staff, Families, and Community,
I am humbled and honored to introduce myself as the new principal of Skyview Elementary! I am excited to join this wonderful school community and begin building strong relationships with students, families, and staff. Together, I know we will achieve great things.
With extensive experience in education—from classroom teacher to principal—I’ve had the privilege of working with students from kindergarten through 8th grade. For the past 5 years, I’ve served as the proud principal of Wallace Elementary. Before joining RISD, I served as an assistant principal, associate principal, and principal in Dallas ISD. I look forward to bringing these leadership experiences to Skyview as we collectively prioritize academic excellence, student growth, and meaningful community engagement.
My husband and I have called Dallas home for 23 years. We have two amazing children—our son, Tyler, who is studying engineering at Prairie View A&M University, and our daughter, Taylor, who will enter Lake Highlands High School as a proud freshman Wildcat.
I believe that student success is built through strong partnerships between school and family. My door is always open, and I’m committed to listening, learning, and leading with care.
Tonya M. Anderson
Principal
Skyview Elementary
Assistant Principal Valarie Garza
Dear Skyview Elementary Staff, Families, and Community,
It is an honor to have the opportunity to serve the Skyview Elementary school community.
Skyview Elementary students, educators, parents, and community stake holders are what make
our school soar!
I have over twenty years of experience in education serving in various roles and leadership
capacities to include assistant principal, instructional coach, TAP Master Teacher, TAP Mentor
Teacher, and a Classroom Teacher for Title 1 campuses. I have had the privilege to serve for the
Richardson Independent School District for the past 7 years.
I hold a Master of Science in Human Resource Development from The University of Texas at Tyler.
I have a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a Principal Certification from
Texas A&M University – Commerce and I earned my Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary
Studies from Sam Houston State University.
Every day I have the privilege to serve, learn, and grow alongside the best educators and team
members as an instructional leader at Skyview Elementary! I believe in fostering a safe and
positive learning environment, and I am committed to working collaboratively with our school
community families.
I welcome each Skyhawk and their family to Skyview Elementary! I look forward to meeting you
soon. Please feel to contact me at 469-593-2400 and/or valarie.garza@risd.org. I look forward to
a great 2024-2025 school year! Thank you for partnering and soaring with Skyview Elementary!
Warm regards,
Valarie Garza
Assistant Principal
Skyview Elementary
