Your child is currently enrolled in pre-AP chemistry, OnRamps, or AP Chemistry with me, Mrs. Moore. I am excited to start a new school year and look forward to working with your children.

We will explore chemistry by learning about its importance to our daily lives, career paths in the sciences, and how chemistry is essential to the modern world. We will also implement the reading apprenticeship program throughout the year to enrich their understanding of chemistry and how it applies to the real world. In addition, technology is intertwined as an instructional tool to enhance the learning experience. It has been exciting to see the engagement with students and learning chemistry through the use of technology and hope that this year is even better.

As a parent, your role is crucial to your child’s successful education. Your support, encouragement, and guidance will be invaluable in your child’s success. I welcome any input or feedback you may have. Please review the syllabus with your son/daughter as it contains important class procedures and policies such as grade percentages, make-up work, and much more. Please keep up with your child's grades.  Even though I teach these students to be self-advocates for themselves, a small reminder or discussion with your child is always beneficial. If at any time you have any questions about your child's progress, please feel free to reach out through email at roxanna.moore@hcisd.org.

Education

B.A. Chemistry – Texas A&M University – College Station (2004)

M.S. Chemistry – University of Texas-Pan American (2009)

M.S. Gifted & Talented Education – Johns Hopkins University (2025)

Honors

• H-E-B Excellence in Education Leadership Award 2022

• College Board Pre-AP National Faculty 2021-present

• Harlingen Area Education Foundation (HAEF) Grant Recipient 2018

• ACS High School Chemistry Grant Recipient 2017-2018

• ACS High School Chemistry Grant Recipient 2016-2017

• ACS High School Chemistry Grant Recipient 2014-2015

• iTunes U Chemistry Consultant and Review for TASA 2014

• Digital Classroom Teacher for HCISD 2012

• Harlingen South Teacher of the Year 2012-2013

Publications

Moore, R. S. (2022, September). Curiosity, challenges, and success: The journey of a teacher. Chemistry Solutions. 

New Prototype Isoreticular Metal-Organic Framework Zn(4)O(FMA)(3) for Gas Storage.  Inorg Chem. 2009 Apr 30. 

Robust Metal-Organic Framework Enforced by Triple-Framework Interpenetration Exhibiting High H2 Storage Density.  Inorg Chem. 2008 Jun 27