Texas State Teachers Association
Luis De la Garza has a diverse work experience in education and advocacy. Luis is currently the President of Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA) Laredo United, where they lead a team of over 2500 members and serves as a State Board Director. In this role, they focus on advocating for teacher and employee workplace issues such as raises, healthcare, and security. Prior to their current position, Luis served as a teacher/coach at Laredo ISD. Luis also has experience as a Member of the Board of Trustees at TSTA, where they began in 2015. Additionally, Luis worked as an Adjunct Professor at Laredo Community College from 2012 to 2020.
Luis De la Garza has a diverse education history. Luis obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from The University of Texas at San Antonio in the years 1992-1996. Following this, they pursued a Master's degree in Public Administration from Texas A&M International University from 2000 to 2003. Then, from 2008 to 2011, they completed a Master of Arts degree in History from the same institution. Additionally, Luis De la Garza is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Military History from Liberty University, starting in 2019.
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Texas State Teachers Association
TSTA Mission and Vision Statement MISSION STATEMENT The Texas State Teachers Association will unite, organize and empower public education advocates to shape public education in Texas thus providing a quality public school for every child. VISION STATEMENT In order to shape public education in Texas, the Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA) will: Be receptive and responsive to the diverse needs of the membership, embracing differences; Be results-oriented, achieving outcomes that have a clear impact on members; Focus on systemic change, rather than on individual change; and Generate sufficient resources to expand association programs and services to meet all organizational needs. TSTA will maintain an internal culture that values: Open, honest and respectful communication; Organizational and individual change based on data, assessment and evaluation; and Shared accountability, collaboration and teamwork among all stakeholders – members, leaders, management and staff. Further, TSTA must Focus its resources on organizing; and Recruit and visibly organize within locals that show potential and commitment.