Cigarroa Middle School Principal Armando Molina has been selected as a Region One Assistant Coordinator by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals.
According to TASSP, to meet the goals of the association a strong regional and state association membership is essential. “My job is to bring voices together. We become stronger in numbers. During Region One conferences, members are able to attend presentations on topics that affect or benefit school districts across the state. As administrators, we see what concerns us and what we want to see done at legislation. The provided workshops are a matter of learning what we can do to improve and becoming better equipped on different strategies that will help our schools,” Molina said.
The role of the regional assistant coordinator is to increase membership for the purpose of maintaining a unified legislative presence and to provide opportunities for professionals to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide the school leadership in the 21st century.
“Everything has changed because of COVID. In the workshops, we study the gaps that we have to close. The only way we do that is by doing different things and listening to what’s working for other people because we’re writing the new playbook of what we have to do after COVID. A lot of the research that we had before flew out the window. It’s all about ‘now’ and what we’re doing to help students who haven’t been in school for three years,” Molina said. “I really enjoy what I do. If I can help others it’s even better, and if I can help people through this position, it’s going to be a great thing for the district and region.”
The assistant regional coordinator’s vision must align with the Strategic Plan, the mission and goals of TASSP to enable school leaders to create a learning environment that challenges all stakeholders to achieve at high levels. To build effective regional leadership and strong network support, the assistant regional coordinator must assume the responsibility of marketing TASSP membership and possess strong communication and collaboration skills thereby encouraging secondary principals to take an active role in the association.
With 20 years of educational experience, Molina has previously served the district as a Principal for F.S. Lara Academy before becoming Principal at CMS. During his professional career, he has successfully led different positions to ensure student achievement.
Molina received an Associate in Science from Laredo Community College. He also garnered a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Communications and a Masters of Science in Educational Administration from Texas A&M International University. In addition, Molina is currently part of the TAMIU Superintendent Certificate Program.
“I am very humbled to have the opportunity to advocate for the district and Region One. I thank LISD for allowing me to be in this position and be able to develop professionally and involve others. I am very thankful to be a representative. I will work hard and do everything in my power to help people. Above all, students first,” Molina said.