Maribel Barrera is a proud native Houstonian and passionate educator with over a decade of experience in public education. She earned her bachelor’s degree in teaching from the University of Houston and her master’s degree in educational administration from Texas A&M.
As someone who grew up learning English as a second language, she developed and cultivated her passion for ensuring all children receive an excellent education. She began her career as an elementary classroom teacher in HISD and after 6 years transitioned into leadership, serving in roles such as Interventionist, Teacher Specialist, and Assistant Principal. Throughout her journey, she has taken on a wide range of responsibilities including Campus Testing Coordinator, LPAC Administrator, Intervention Assistance Team liaison, and Sheltered Instruction Coach. Across all of these roles, she has demonstrated a strong instructional foundation, a collaborative leadership style, and a deep commitment to equity and student success.
For the past two years, Maribel has been part of YES Prep Public Schools, serving as a Resident Principal and further developing her leadership practice in a high-performing, equity-driven environment. Through this experience, she deepened her passion for ensuring every child receives an excellent education primarily through targeted teacher support and development.
Maribel is excited to lead the Hobby Elementary team and looks forward to fostering a school culture rooted in clarity, collaboration and integrity. She is dedicated to building a strong foundation grounded in student success—one that prioritizes academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and meaningful family and community partnerships. With a clear vision and a passion for empowering both students and educators, Maribel is committed to creating an environment where every child will thrive.