Mrs. Elsa V. Morris
District Superintendent
The San Isidro Independent School District selected Elsa V. Morris as the Superintendent Lone Finalist during a special called board meeting on January 20, 2025.
Morris recently served as the Interim Superintendent at Rio Grande City Grulla CISD, where she spent three decades in various roles, including leading Curriculum and Instruction as Assistant Superintendent.
Her diverse educational track record starting as an English and Student Leadership Teacher, along with her career as a High School Counselor, led her to spearhead various successful initiatives at the district level such as the development of comprehensive, targeted plans, the implementation of legislative priorities, the responsiveness of the Resilient Schools Support Program as part of the district’s Health and Safety Plan, and the management of the district’s Teacher Incentive Allotment plan providing additional monetary support to teachers excelling in reaching their student outcomes. In addition, she was instrumental in ensuring the district reached a 98% annual graduation rate.
A graduate of the University of Texas-Pan American, she received a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master’s in Education: Counseling & Guidance, and her Mid-Management Certificate. In 2017, she received her Superintendent Certificate from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
The San Isidro ISD School Board conducted a comprehensive Superintendent Search with the assistance of Region One Education Service Center.
“We welcome Ms. Morris to our Tiger Family! We are looking forward to working with such a dynamic leader in education,” said David Garza, President of the San Isidro ISD School Board.“Her experience and background are a great fit for our school community.”
ABOUT SAN ISIDRO ISD
San Isidro Independent School District is in Starr County. It encompasses 275 square miles of rural farming community and serves 160 students at three campuses: an Elementary school, a junior high school, and a High School.
