Meet our Campus Administration

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Dear Students and Parents,

Welcome to the 2023-2024 academic year!

It is my pleasure to be the new principal at Evangelina Garza Elementary. I look forward to working closely with all stakeholders to ensure student and staff safety, emotional well being, and academic success. Together we will achieve great things by being Student Focused, Data Driven, and Results Oriented!

Educational Background

· HS Graduate from La Joya High School

· BS Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas Pan American

· Master of Education in Educational Administration from the University of Texas Pan American

Work Experience

· 31 years of work experience in the field of education (21years in Administration)

Let's make this a great year!

Roxanne Pena, Principal

Contact: r.pena4@lajoyaisd.net

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María Melendez, Assistant Principal/ Campus Behavior Specialist

Contact: m.perez12@lajoyaisd.net

956-323-4078