Entering her 24th year in Irving ISD, Linda Torres-Rangel will serve the district in a new capacity as Principal of Pierce Early Childhood School.

“I am eager to collaborate with the dedicated staff at Pierce Early Childhood School to create a nurturing and stimulating environment where our youngest scholars can thrive,” says Torres-Rangel. “Together, we will work to ensure every child receives thesupport and opportunities they need to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. I am passionate about early childhood education and believe that a strong start is crucial for lifelong learning and success.”

With a career spanning nearly three decades, Torres-Rangel has served Irving ISD as Principal of Schulze Elementary School; Director of Bilingual, ESL and Language Services; Director of Language and Parent Services; State and Federal Program Coordinator; and Assistant Principal at Brown, Lee and Barton Elementary Schools. She also worked in Dallas ISD as a Counselor and Bilingual Teacher.

Torres-Rangel earned a Master of Science inCounseling from Texas A&M University – Commerce and a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from Texas A&M University.