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La Joya ISD honors longtime educators, names new executive director of fine arts and celebrates communications awards

La Joya ISD Board of Managers · April 23, 2026
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Summary

The board recognized former mariachi director Emilio Kantu and former superintendent Dr. Maria Filimina Leo, announced Mr. Adame will serve as executive director of fine arts, and highlighted district communications winning multiple state and national awards.

La Joya ISD opened its April 22 meeting with a series of recognitions for longtime educators, volunteers and district staff.

Blanca Canu introduced a recognition honoring former La Joya ISD mariachi director Emilio Kantu, who the district said served for 37 years beginning in 1982. Family members attended and thanked the district for the tribute.

The board also recognized Mr. Adame —…

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