My Why: Ivette Bruno

Ivette Bruno was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She was raised in San Antonio, Texas by a strong military family where her father retired from the US Army when she was 3 years old. She graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1982 and later decided to become a teacher. She graduated from Southwest Texas State University, currently Texas State University, with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. She taught Biology and Dance to Middle and High School students. While teaching full time, Ivette found her calling and decided to pursue her Master of Science Degree in Guidance and Counseling. Her passion for helping her students, parents, and staff-led her to a 34-year career. Ivette recently retired in December 2020 from Northside Independent School District where she worked as a District Test Coordinator in the district office.

Although Ivette’s father retired early in her life, her military background continued through her two brothers, nephews/great-nephew,s and many cousins serving in the US Army and US Air Force. She currently has a nephew and great-nephew actively serving in the US Army.

Ivette enjoys fishing as much as she can, camping, various outdoor activities, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

My Why:

Ivette Bruno was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She was raised in San Antonio, Texas by a strong military family where her father retired from the US Army when she was 3 years old. She graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1982 and later decided to become a teacher. She graduated from Southwest Texas State University, currently Texas State University, with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. She taught Biology and Dance to Middle and High School students. While teaching full time, Ivette found her calling and decided to pursue her Master of Science Degree in Guidance and Counseling. Her passion for helping her students, parents, and staff-led her to a 34-year career. Ivette recently retired in December 2020 from Northside Independent School District where she worked as a District Test Coordinator in the district office.

Although Ivette’s father retired early in her life, her military background continued through her two brothers, nephews/great-nephew,s and many cousins serving in the US Army and US Air Force. She currently has a nephew and great-nephew actively serving in the US Army.

Ivette enjoys fishing as much as she can, camping, various outdoor activities, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

In December 2018, I participated in a Warriors Heart 5K/Ruck on the Warriors Heart campus. I immediately sensed an environment of peace, support, acceptance, and community involvement that I wanted to be a part of in any capacity. Continuing to attend various events allowed me to further confirm why I want to be a part of the Warriors Heart mission… Warriors Healing Warriors. My family military background, opportunity to work with students as an Educator and volunteer involvement reaffirmed my passion to continue to help individuals through time of need. My personal motto is “Breathe”, take one day at a time, and never give up!

This is my Why!