Marta Carmona named as the Socorro School District’s interim superintendent

EL PASO, Texas -- A spokesperson with the Socorro Independent School District confirms to ABC-7 that Marta Carmona has been named as the district's interim superintendent.

Carmona is currently the district's internal auditor. She will now take over the position of interim super after former superintendent Jose Espinoza resigned.

Carmona graduated from Socorro High School in 1988. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at El Paso in 1994 and her Master of Educational Administration degree from Sul Ross State University in 2003. Her superintendent certification was obtained in 2016 from Lamar University and the district said she is currently pursuing her doctorate degree in Learning and Organizational Change from Baylor University.

“I am honored to accept the position and thank the SISD Board of Trustees for entrusting me with this important role for our SISD schools and community,” Carmona said. “I look forward to continuing instruction and operations at optimal levels for a smooth transition for all of our students, employees and community members. As we forge ahead with planning for the 2021-2022 school year, I am prepared and eager to help SISD in this critical juncture to successfully transition students and staff back into classrooms."

As ABC-7 previously reported, the previous school board had approved a separation agreement with Espinoza totaling more than half a million dollars.