La Joya High School
T-STEM
Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
Small Learning Community
within
La Joya High School
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Norma L. Quintanilla
T-STEM Academy Director
La Joya High School
On 33 Years’ Experience with La Joya ISD
22 Years in Elementary
17 Years as a Classroom Teacher
15 Years as a School Counselor
10 Years in Middle & High School
Proud Mother of
La Joya High School and University STEM Field Graduates:
Javier “Javi” Quintanilla Jr. – Mechanical Engineer
Julio Quintanilla – Clinical Pharmacist
Mission
T-STEM Academies at La Joya Independent School District will empower students to think critically, reflectively and apply their knowledge and skills to a greater context. T-STEM students will experience rigorous, relevant, and hands-on learning opportunities that will provide them with a unique education. Students will receive project-based instruction via a highly integrated curriculum. T-STEM students will develop relationships with the school community, higher education, technical, and business partners.
Vision
To empower students to think critically and reflectively as they demonstrate and articulate valuable knowledge and skills that will substantiate them as life-long learners.