(Seguin) — The Seguin ISD has officially introduced a new school principal for Seguin High School. The formal announcement comes after longtime Principal Dr. Hector Esquivel announced his retirement earlier this spring.
On Tuesday, Cindy Moreno, the chief human resource officer for the Seguin ISD, introduced the newly selected principal, Christine Perez, to members of the Seguin ISD Board of Trustees. District officials say after several qualified candidates from around the state applied and were interviewed, the district’s search led them to an internal candidate, Perez, who up until now served as the director of school leadership.
Addressing the school board, Perez shared her excitement about taking over the reins at Seguin’s flagship campus.
“To say that I’m excited is an understatement. I’ve had a blessing in being able to serve our students, our staff, our community not only as director of school leadership but in my newest role as the 2023-2024 school principal of Seguin High School. I have learned so much just in being at the campus this last month and it reaffirms my decision that being back on a campus is fulfilling an energy that was only fueled by my work with campus administrators prior to stepping in this role and I look forward to continuing to make it a great day to be a Matador here in our district not only for our students, for our families, for our fellow colleagues in our community because it is truly my belief that our students are the best and they deserve the best and we will give them the best each and every single day. Thank you so very much,” said Perez.
Over the last several weeks, Perez has been transitioning into the position. Meanwhile, Dr. Esquivel will wrap up his eight years in Matador Country at the end of this school year.