Patty Rodriguez, an educator of more than 21 years is the Principal of Cardwell Career Preparatory Center.

“I am honored and grateful for the opportunity Irving ISD has given me to serve as the Principal of Cardwell Career Preparatory Center,” says Rodriguez. “I appreciate the trust the district has in me to move the school forward. I cannot wait to serve the students and our community.”

Rodriguez most recently served as Associate Principal of Nimitz High School. She also held the same role at Irving High School for four years and was Assistant Principal at MacArthur High School for a year and in Dallas ISD for four years.

Rodriguez was also a Science Facilitator in Garland ISD and Instructional Coach in Dallas ISD. She began her career in 2002 as a Science Teacher in Dallas ISD.

She earned a master’s degree in Leadership and a bachelor’s degree in Biology, both from Texas A&M University – Commerce.