PSJA Special Education Department

06/05/2026

✨ THAT’S A WRAP, TEAM! 💗🎤📼

Another amazing school year is officially in the books, and what a totally rad way to celebrate! 🎸🎶⚡

Today, our Special Education Department gathered for our 80s-themed End-of-the-Year Staff Luncheon to celebrate a year filled with dedication, teamwork, and making a difference in the lives of our students. From great food and plenty of laughs to fun games, prizes, and friendly competition, the day was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the incredible people who make our department shine. 🕶️🎵🤘

A special congratulations to our Service Award recipients! 🌟 Thank you for your years of commitment, passion, and service to our students, families, and school community. Your dedication continues to make a lasting impact.

We are incredibly grateful for every member of our team and all that you do each day. Thank you for your hard work, unwavering support, and the heart you bring to special education.

Wishing everyone a well-deserved summer filled with rest, relaxation, and unforgettable memories! ☀️🌴🎶

06/03/2026

⛳🏅 Congratulations to our PSJA High School Special Olympics athletes for their outstanding participation at the Special Olympics Topgolf Area 1 Competition! We are so proud of your hard work, determination, and sportsmanship as you competed against athletes from school districts across the region. ! ❤️

05/30/2026

💙🗣️ Happy Speech-Language Pathologist & Speech Assistant Appreciation Month! 🗣️💙

The PSJA Special Education Department proudly recognizes and celebrates our dedicated Speech-Language Pathologists and Speech Assistants for their outstanding service and commitment to our students.

Every day, they help students build the communication skills needed to learn, connect, advocate for themselves, and succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Through their expertise, patience, and compassion, they make a lasting impact on the lives of students and families across our district.

Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and unwavering support of student growth and success. Your work helps ensure that every student has the opportunity to be heard and reach their full potential.

✨ We appreciate all that you do and celebrate the difference you make each day! ✨

— PSJA Special Education Department 💙💛

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05/29/2026

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05/29/2026

❤️⚾️ The Special Education Department would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Tiffani Galaviz and Liberty Middle School for organizing and hosting an amazing 6th Annual All-Star Event! ⭐️ Our exceptional middle school students enjoyed a day filled with fun, teamwork, smiles, and unforgettable memories at San Juan Municipal Park. ✨ Thank you to the City of San Juan, San Juan Parks & Recreation Department, San Juan Fire Department, our staff, student mentors from the High School Softball & Baseball teams, families, and all of our sponsors for helping make this special day possible. ❤️ We are grateful for the continued support and opportunities to celebrate our exceptional students! 💙⚾️ ⭐️

05/28/2026

✨ Thank you to Mrs. Perez and the Angels of Love Worthy and Empowered Initiative for providing an amazing presentation for our exceptional students at Kennedy Middle School! 💙 Students participated in hands-on activities focused on self-worth, empowerment, and healthy boundaries 🌟 because every individual deserves to be seen, heard, and valued. 🫶🏼 A special thank you to our Kennedy Middle School administrators and teachers for hosting and supporting this meaningful opportunity for our students! ✨

05/22/2026

Today we celebrate the amazing leaders who inspire, support, and empower our team every single day! ✨

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible bosses and accountant for all the hard work, dedication, guidance, and love you pour into our department. Your leadership does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for everything you do for our staff and students. 💕

They were treated to a fun afternoon filled with glam, pink vibes, and a delicious ramen bar, chocolate fountain, bouquet of beautiful flowers and gift card because the best bosses deserve the best! 🍜💄✨

Thank you for always helping us stay out of hot water! 😉💕

05/15/2026

We are beyond proud to officially finalize the entry of our student, Karolina, and teacher, Mr. Matt, as Special Olympics-Texas Team Texas delegates! Karolina will be competing in powerlifting and Mr. Matt will be coaching the Team Texas Powerlifting Team 🎉👏💪🏻

They will proudly represent Texas and PSJA ISD at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, Minnesota this coming June! 🇺🇸

🥇It is also an RGV first to have a school district represented at the national level!! Special thanks to our PTI Principal: Mrs. Hernandez; PSJA ISD Special Education Director: Ms. Quintana, and SOTX Region 1 Director: Ms. Ytszel, for their unwavering support and encouragement! 💙

This incredible achievement reflects their hard work, dedication, perseverance, and school spirit. We know they will represent our community with pride and excellence on the national stage.

Please join us in congratulating them and wishing them the best of luck as they prepare for this unforgettable experience! ❤️🤍💙

PSJA ISD
PSJA Special Education Department
Special Olympics Texas - Rio Grande Valley Area

05/15/2026

❤️🍎 Congratulations to our amazing Special Education Teacher on being named Teacher of the Year! ✨

Congratulations to Claudia Ibarra for being selected as the 2026 Campus Teacher of the Year for Jaime Escalante Middle School! 🍎📚