Students in Mr. Silva’s 1311 dual enrollment Introduction to communication class met with and documented the work of a Region 1 ESL educator.  Group members Luis A. Pecina, Sergio Saturno, Randy Morales, Reymond Pequeno, focused on the work of Rodrigo Falcon, a teacher at ESL Region 1 teaches English to non-native speakers free of charge and helps them to learn a second language. An adult ESL course is the best help for people that are in this country and want to be able to communicate with the people in their community.

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.