Ysleta ISD appoints new principals for 2025-26 school year

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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.
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