An Interview with a South Texas Educational Legend: Martin Pena
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Equity Center Radio | July 30, 2010 | Wayne Pierce Interviews Martin Pena, A Legend in South Texas Educational Circles
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Our guest today is Martin Pena, Executive Director of the South Texas Association (STAS) of Schools. Wayne Pierce, Executive Director of the Equity Center, talks to Martin about STAS and its mission. After serving in the public school system for 40 years, including as a superintendent for 17 years with Point Isabel ISD and 6 years with Los Fresnos ISD, Martin formed the association in 2000 with the belief that schools in South Texas had unique needs and needed to be uniquely represented. What started as a group of school district leaders from Region 1 grew into an effort by districts across South Texas to keep legislators who represent those schools fully informed about the needs of member districts and how specific legislation would impact schools in South Texas. As one of the areas with the most population growth and lowest funding levels, South Texas is fortunate to have STAS as they fight for adequate and equitable funding for their children.
Martin Pena
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