- Carter Student-Athletes Caught in Action
- Spot the Jimmy Carter teachers supporting the Mighty RedWolves out in our La Joya ISD Pack & Community
- Junior Ivan S. Caught in Action
- Junior Ivan S. plays for the JV Coyotes football team
- RedWolves in the Wild
- FBLA members volunteer at HEB’s Feast of Sharing
- Jacklynn Z. at the FFA Conference
- UTRGV cat provides students with entertainment while awaiting their sessions
- RedWolves in the Wild- Senior Amerika S. participates in the Palmview HS Cheer Team
- Spot the Mighty Redwolves Out in Our La Joya ISD Pack and Community
- Jaymee Gomez Gives An Insight Into Her Extracurricular Activities
- RedWolves in the Wild: Robert Morales
- RedWolves In The Wild
- RedWolves in the Wild: Nicole Flores Varsity Palmview Basketball Team
- THROWBACK: Care Academy at the Special Olympics FUNdamentals Event
- RedWolves in the Wild: Congratulations Yvette Rojas fifth place in Wrestling
- RedWolves in the Wild: Junior Luis Flores places 3rd in Juvenile Boys No-Gi/ Beginner (Heavy) at the Grand Prix Grappling competition
- “The Hope for Tomorrow”
- State bound UIL RedWolves!
- UIL Regional Qualifiers visit Selena Quintanilla’s memorial statue.
- RedWolves in the Wild- Senior Pedro R. participates in the Juarez Lincoln HS Cross Country Team
- RedWolves in the Wild: Rey S. earning some green
- RedWolves in the Wild: Carter students proudly represent the school as part of the Lobos JV volleyball team
- RedWolves in the Wild: Delani G. cheers with La Joya HS and is named cheerleader of the week.
- RedWolves in the Wild: Erika T. plays volleyball with Palmview HS.
- Students rising to the challenge of reaching out with an act of kindness. 📞💕 Caught in the heartfelt moment of connecting with a loved one. #ActOfKindness #JCECHSKindnessChallenge
- RedWolves in the Wild: Jessica A. represents JCECHS as a cheerleader and clarinet player for LJHS
- RedWolves in the Wild: Can you spot RedWolf? Jaymee G. is amongst the pack.
- Red Wolves in the Wild: Abigail T. playing for the La Joya HS Band
- Red Wolves In The Wild: JCEC students Jessica A., Jalynn G., and Delani G. at La Joya ISD Stadium.
- RedWolves in the Wild: Jalynn G. cheers with La Joya HS, named cheerleader of the week.
- RedWolves in the Wild: Audrey B. performs a solo as part of the La Joya HS Choir
- RedWolves in the Wild: Students compete at a powerlifting meet, displaying strength, and teamwork.
- RedWolves in the Wild: Students compete at a powerlifting meet, displaying strength, and teamwork.
- RedWolves in the Wild: Students compete at a powerlifting meet, displaying strength, and teamwork.
- RedWolves in the Wild: Students compete at a powerlifting meet, displaying strength, and teamwork.
- RedWolves to Lead La Joya Cheer Squad
- RedWolves in the Wild: as part of the Palmview JV Mariachi, Mariah Perez takes First Place at the TSC Mariachi Festival in Brownsville.
It’s walking up the stage at the TAFE state conference and seeing the next generation of educators, knowing that out of all of them, you know you’re ready to make a difference that makes qualifying for nationals all the more special. After all the sweat and tears while working towards an award-winning presentation, you know it’s all worth it because you’re one step closer to changing the world through education.
TAFE members Itzel Tovar and Jared Mora experienced this as they walked the stage last Saturday, March 4, at the TAFE Teach for Tomorrow Summit.
“Walking on stage is where everything becomes a reality,” Mora describes. “You can finally look at yourself and the work you have done and say, ‘I did it.’”
What stands out from these members is that this year was the second year both qualified for nationals. Tovar qualified for the Children’s Literature K-3 with team member Jessica Virrey. Mora also participated in a team event, Project Visualize-Service, with member Adamaris Ochoa.
“It feels like a really good honor,” Tovar describes her second time qualifying. “In my mind, I was frantically just thinking, ‘Oh, no. We’re not going to make it.’ But we did.”
Mora and Tovar spent long hours in, after, and out of school to complete their qualifying projects for the area and state conferences.
“We began working [on the service project] all the way back in October,” Mora says. “It wasn’t as hard as I thought, but it was a long process getting to where we are today.”
It’s not all competing at the TAFE state conference that makes it an experience of a lifetime. Despite all the rush, the club and its discussions have had rewarding moments for the members.
“It’s the experience you get when everybody’s around,” Tovar says. “There’s a feeling of connectedness between everyone…even when we don’t know what’s happening, we’re still trying to help [each other].”
Advancing to nationals was just a step closer to the members’ careers. TAFE has allowed them to explore outside their comfort zones to prepare them for what’s to come once they leave high school.
“TAFE has gotten me through my fear of speaking to people,” Tovar mentions. “I got over my fear of speaking to authority figures and public speaking too. I hope to stay on that path of not being afraid of someone in a higher position than me.”
TAFE is where the future of education lies, where the next generation will shape the world. Mora urges incoming members to enjoy it.
“[Don’t] stress about [your] projects too much,” Mora says. “I say this because once you start stressing, it removes the fun aspect of it. At the end of the day, if you don’t advance, remember there’s always next year.”