Mr. Anaya previously taught science at Renner Middle School, in Plano ISD, for nine years and was a member of the middle school science curriculum writing team just as many.  This will be his fourth year serving at Rice teaching Gateway to Technology (PLTW); Fundamentals of Computer Science; and F.I.R.S.T. Tech Challenge robotics.  This will also be his third year as the 7th grade team leader and Team EDGAR (PBIS) co-chair.  Before moving to the Dallas area, he taught math and science in Oklahoma for 5 years and completed his pre-service year teaching math in Michigan, where he is originally from.

Recently, he has served as a science department head and First Lego League Robotics Coach.  In 2019, he was a recipient of the TI Innovations in STEM Teaching Award and, in 2020, was named as one of the teachers receiving a SMU Teacher Award for the success of his students competing in the Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair.  His latest accolade includes being Rice Middle School's 2023-24 Teacher of the Year, where he represented the campus and earned a Marilyn Brooks Excellence in Teaching Award for being recognized as one of the top five secondary teachers in the district.

He currently lives in Allen with his wife, Elaine, and their two children, Adan and Cassandra.  When he's not working, he loves reading, watching/playing sports, participating in outdoor activities with his family, tinkering with technology, and casual gaming of all types (video, card, skill, board).