Dr. Maria T. Canales has stepped into the role of interim superintendent for Premont Independent School District as the district searches for permanent leadership.

Canales, who began her interim position earlier this month, brings 46 years of educational experience to the role. Her career in education was inspired by her father's American dream and his hopes for his daughter's future. Veteran educator steps in as Premont ISD interim superintendent, honoring father's legacy

Her parents immigrated to the United States from Mexico and became U.S. citizens. Canales' father worked as a janitor at a private school, and she would help him clean after hours.

"He said 'one day my daughter's going to be a teacher. So, she won't have to sweep these floors like I do.' And that just touched my hear

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