Perry appoints LISD educator to state panel

Gov. Rick Perry earlier this month appointed Diana Juarez, Laredo Independent School District director of staff development, to the Communities in School State Advisory Committee. The nine-member State Advisory Committee, appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor and speaker of the house, works closely with the Texas Education Agency and the CIS State Office to help provide guidance and support the implementation and growth of the program statewide.

The governor and the lieutenant governor made several appointments and reappointments to the CIS State Advisory Committee this month that will bring a great deal of knowledge and skills to the committee.

"I want to congratulate Mrs. Diana Juarez on her appointment to the Communities in School State Advisory Committee," said Marcus Nelson LISD superintendent. "She is truly deserving of this honor. Her commitment to LISD and public education is unquestionable."

Juarez recently completed serving six years on the OneStar National Service Commission Board. She has been with LISD for 34 years. Juarez was previously director of elementary education, supervisor of language arts, principal at J.C. Martin Elementary, assistant principal at Macdonell Elementary and a teacher at Zachry Elementary School. She received a bachelor's in elementary education and a master's degree in administration.

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