El Paso Independent School District has recently announced a new principal at the helm of Coldwell Elementary School, welcoming Claudia Moreno, a seasoned educator with a profound commitment to student achievement and community engagement, her impressive resume boasting over a quarter of a century in education, Moreno steps into her new role with a wealth of expertise and an undeniable zeal for academic excellence, according to El Paso ISD.
Moreno's personal education journey, marked by her transition from a student who grappled with English as a second language after relocating from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, to an influential figure in the educational realm, echoes in the halls of Coldwell Elementary, she stands as a beacon of hope and a testament that overcoming linguistic barriers is a pathway to boundless possibilities, a narrative profoundly resonant with many students within the district, as evidenced by the same EPISD announcement. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s in bilingual education from the University of Texas at El Paso, her career path meandering through roles as a teacher, counselor, and administrator, enriching her perspective on the multifaceted nature of student development.
Throughout her extensive career, Moreno has not only imparted knowledge within the classroom but has also shaped minds beyond it, engaging in teacher and parent development programs at UTEP’s College of Education and Region 19, her leadership underpinned by the conviction that education is a collaborative enterprise, with every stakeholder's involvement vital for nurturing holistic growth in young learners, as obtained by El Paso ISD.
