#CarterCares student volunteer organization has given over 1,000 hours of service to the community this school year. Mr. Silva club sponsor would like to thank the following organization for their support of the organization: A’s Stickers & More, STARR Custom Design Apparel, and Y-Pix.

“Being part of the community is important to your students, but them becoming contributing members is important to all of us. Our RedWolves are learning to take ownership of their world,” said Silva about the student venture.

Ivan Silva serves as the advisor for RedGold News Student Publications, where he mentors student journalists and oversees all aspects of the publication. In addition to his work with RGN, Silva teaches Dual Enrollment courses in Speech Communication and Interpersonal Communication, helping students bridge the gap between high school and college-level academics.

He is also an adjunct instructor at South Texas College (STC), where he brings his expertise in communication studies into higher education classrooms. On campus, Silva is actively involved as the UIL Coordinator and UIL Journalism Coach, guiding students to success in academic competitions at the district, regional, and state levels.

Through his combined roles as Journalism Advisor, RGN Advisor, and educator, Silva is dedicated to fostering student voice, leadership, and excellence in communication, both in print and beyond.