La Joya ISD welcomes its newest superintendent, Dr. Marcey Sorensen. Dr. Sorensen steps into her role with a visionary approach to shape education.
As Dr. Sorensen assumes her new role, the strategic planning to lead La Joya ISD into a promising future is driven by her passion for education and commitment to excellence.
Having served as Deputy Superintendent for the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), Dr. Sorensen led initiatives to enhance learning outcomes for over 1.3 million students across 131 districts. She continued to serve Fort Worth Independent School District as assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning and later as Chief Academic Officer. Partnerships with academic institutions such as Texas Christian University have allowed Dr. Sorensen to cultivate an undeniable track record of transformative leadership in improving student achievement.
Dr Sorensen believes in every child’s right to access a world-class education that nurtures their academic, social, and emotional growth, allowing them to unleash their fullest potential. Some of Dr. Sorensen’s core values and belief systems for La Joya ISD include excellence, integrity, and collaboration. Sorensen’s 90-day plan will allow her to immerse herself in the La Joya ISD district.
Dr. Sorensen’s 90-day plan includes 4 phases. The first phase includes building a goal to assess the district’s operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. The second phase focuses on the financial well-being and transparency of the district and central administrative and campus-based structures. During the third phase, Dr. Sorensen plans to create strategic plans and actions for the 2024-2025 school year. Finally, during the fourth phase, Dr. Sorensen intends to lead a multi-year strategic plan to chart the path forward for La Joya ISD.
As Dr. Sorensen assumes her new role, the strategic planning to lead La Joya ISD into a promising future is driven by her passion for education and commitment to excellence.