Garza good fit to lead Lubbock ISD

The Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees made an unexpected choice for superintendent when they selected the first female to hold the position. However, it clearly shows they were selecting an individual based on their record and someone who would do good things for the students and this community.

Our organization has reviewed the record of Dr. Garza and found she has unselfishly served the children in her previous school district. The record clearly shows under her leadership great academic gains were made by all students. Dr. Garza has a clear vision about how to take a school district to a new level, and she apparently possesses the skills to achieve that goal.

The responsibilities of a superintendent in today's educational environment are overwhelming and to find a person who can fill all of those expectations is indeed rare. Dr. Garza has a record of fairness, knowledge of curriculum, knowledge of finance, knowledge of legal matters, good judgment, and outstanding leadership skills but, most of all, she has a history of putting the needs of students first.

Our organization welcomes Dr. Garza and wishes her well as she leads the Lubbock ISD to great achievements. LISD board of trustee members have truly met their responsibilities as elected representatives of this community by choosing the superintendent candidate with the best credentials.

CLINTON GILL/Lubbock

President

Lubbock Educators Association