Welcome! 

I’m so excited to be your child’s third-grade teacher this year! This will be my sixth year at BPE, and I feel incredibly grateful to continue growing with this amazing community. 

I was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico and I hold a bachelor’s degree in Communications and a master’s in Fine Arts. My career began in communications and design, but I eventually found my true calling in the classroom, where creativity and connection come together every day.

My husband, José Luis, and I moved to Austin in 2015 after living in New York and Chicago. We have two sons—Ignacio (24), who lives and works in Cincinnati, and Emilio (15), a 10th-grade football player at Vandegrift High School. Our home also includes two beloved cats, Rebeca and Medalla. 

Outside of school, I enjoy coffee, soccer, movies, and painting—hobbies that keep me energized and inspired as a teacher.

I’m looking forward to a fantastic year ahead! Please don’t hesitate to reach out by email anytime. I do my best to respond within 24 hours.

Maria

Room # 403

E-mail: molazagasti@eanesisd.net

Phone: 512.732.9200