06/01/2026
ECISD is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of several outstanding leaders who recently reached major educational milestones while continuing to serve our students, staff, and community.
Congratulations to Julie Loera, Multi-Classroom Leader at Pease Elementary, and Marilu Chavez and Monica Olivas, Multi-Classroom Leaders at Bowie Middle School, on earning their Master of Education degrees from Texas A&M University through the School of Education and Human Development. While working full-time, they successfully completed a rigorous two-year program designed to strengthen their instructional and leadership practices.
We also congratulate Dr. Lauren Tavarez, ECISD's Chief Technology Officer, on earning a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership and Administration from Texas Tech University, and Dr. Cheryl Wilson, Executive Director of Accountability and School Improvement, on earning a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum & Instruction from Texas A&M University. Dr. Wilson's research focused on the impacts of Texas's Refreshed A-F Accountability System.
These achievements reflect the dedication, perseverance, and commitment to lifelong learning that help ECISD continue Growing Forward. Together.
Congratulations to Julie Loera, Marilu Chavez, Monica Olivas, Dr. Lauren Tavarez, and Dr. Cheryl Wilson on this incredible accomplishment!