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Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
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Ysleta ISD appoints new principals for 2025-26 school year
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – As the 2025-26 school year is just around the corner, the Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) announced the appointment of new principals at several campuses, effective July 1. The new principals are as follows, according to a news release by the district: A current assistant principal at Ysleta Elementary School, will serve as principal of REL Washington International School. Chavira, who began her professional career as a teacher in 2009, has also served as a Schoolwide Project Coordinator and assistant principal. She holds a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies and a master's degree in educational administration, both from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Munoz has been named the new principal at North Loop International School, where he currently works as assistant principal. Munoz, an educator since 2011, has served as an elementary bilingual teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal. He earned a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from UTEP and a master's degree in educational leadership from the University of Texas Permian Basin. Nava will serve as interim principal at Loma Terrace Elementary School, where she currently works as an assistant principal. Nava began her professional career in 2004 as a bilingual teacher and went on to serve as an interventionist, instructional coach, and assistant principal. She holds a bachelor's degree in bilingual education and a master's degree in bilingual instruction, both from UTEP. A current assistant principal at Del Valle High School, has been appointed the new principal of Mission Valley Elementary School. Rocha, whose professional career in education began in 2006, has worked as an elementary teacher, elementary instructional coach, middle school instructional coach, high school testing coordinator, and assistant principal. She earned a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from UTEP and a master's degree in educational administration from Lamar University. The district said it has also reassigned two principals for the upcoming school year, including: A current principal at North Loop International School, has been appointed to serve as the new principal of Eastwood Knolls International School. An Ysleta ISD educator for 18 years, Puga has served as an elementary and middle school teacher, assistant principal, and principal. A current principal at REL Washington International School, will be assigned to serve as the principal of Ysleta Pre-K Center. De La Rosa has been an educator for 24 years. During her tenure in education, she has served as a teacher, TIPS Mentor, assistant principal, and principal. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
RNZ News
16-05-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
NZ Rugby drop plan to establish under-18 team
A number of secondary school principals opposed to NZR's move to establish an under-18 team. Photo: New Zealand Rugby has dropped a plan to introduce a national under-18 side following an outcry from secondary school principals, who were concerned the move would undermine the traditional New Zealand Secondary Schools team. In March, New Zealand Rugby announced it was introducing an under-18 men's team which would be the pinnacle of the age grade competition and would play two games against Australia under-18s in September and October. The New Zealand Secondary Schools side would play games against New Zealand U18 Māori and New Zealand Barbarians U18 teams, with those games essentially acting as trial games for the under-18 team. NZR was looking to establish the team in an effort to widen those eligible for the age grade team. At the time NZR general manager Chris Lendrum said "we know from our registration data that nearly 30 percent of U18 eligible players were playing at clubs in 2024 and we want to include those players in what we believe is a crucial step in our pathways programme." However, a large number of school principals opposed the move believing a New Zealand U18 team would see their elite pupils move out of secondary school rugby and into the NZR's elite pathway to the detriment of their education. NZR general manager Chris Lendrum. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi NZR has now dropped its controversial plan for 2025 at least. "We have listened to the principals' group and acknowledged the concern that our proposal had the potential to unwittingly lead to some of our youth leaving school early. While we believed there was merit in a more inclusive selection criteria, we remain committed to supporting schools as the primary vehicle for young people to develop academically, holistically and as rugby players," Lendrum said. The NZSS team will be selected under the same criteria as it was in 2024, but with an eligibility exemption for under-18 players who are playing club rugby due to the absence of a first XV programme at their school and who cannot access a combined school team. Lendrum said a joint review would then take place at the end of the season "there is also a commitment to look more broadly at the governance arrangements relationship between NZR and schools, with a shared desire to have greater alignment with the wider rugby system in New Zealand". Otago Boys' High School Rector Richard Hall, representing school principals, welcomed the decision. "The retention of the NZSS side as the pinnacle of school rugby was vital for schools, it remains a significant motivation that we can use to enhance rugby players development as people and for those involved in coaching being part of that team offers an elite coaching pathway." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
