South Texas Independent School District (STISD) Virtual Academy is pleased to announce it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2023–2026 program term. The campus was selected for this distinction based on its commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple products to create exemplary learning practices.
Administrative Team
Virtual Academy Administration
Principal: Maribel Valdez
Dean of Instruction: Itzahamara Moses
District Administration
Superintendent: Marco Antonio Lara, Jr., Ed.D.
Deputy Superintendent: Efrain Garza
Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations: Marla R. Knaub
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources: Lissa Frausto, MBA, SPHR
Executive Director for Student Support: Marcos L. Flores, M.Ed.
Chief Academic Officer: Nereyda Treviño, Ed.D.
Administrator for Public Relations & Marketing: Amanda Odom