Monica Garcia

Monica Garcia is the Executive Director of Student and Family Support Services in Judson ISD, the fourth-largest district in Region 20. Known for her transformational leadership, she is dedicated to ensuring equitable education for all students. With over 23 years in public education, including 17 in central office, she has led initiatives in family engagement, dropout prevention, mental health, counseling, and social-emotional learning. Her achievements include opening a Virtual Academy, increasing the graduation rate from 80.6% to 90.2%, and implementing an innovative 5x5 schedule. She holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies and an M.A. in Counseling from UT San Antonio.