Manny Castruita

@JoseMedinaJr89 Feliz Cumpleaños, amigo.

Tomorrow, June 1st, is my birthday. I turn 54. It is also the first day of Pride Month. To be fully transparent, I can’t believe I made it past my twenties. Growing up as an openly gay teen and young adult in the 80s and 90s was not easy. In my twenties, so many gay folks, including friends and acquaintances, lost their battle to HIV/AIDS. I have often asked myself why I was spared. With everything going on in our country and across the world, I sometimes find it difficult to be optimistic about a future that is uncertain. This year, more than ever before, I am struggling to commemorate the day of my birth. But, I am also aware that joy and celebration, in the midst of chaos and oppression, is resistance. So, tomorrow, I will board a plane. I will embark on a trip meticulously planned by my husband Tony. And, I will celebrate. I will do so in honor of my immigrant parents, who gave everything up so that I could have opportunities they never dreamed of - so, that I could live fully as me. I will celebrate in reverance to the many queer and trans humans who fought so that I could love my husband Tony openly. And, finally, I will celebrate my birth in thanks to my younger self, Junior. Junior, your life has not always been easy, but it has been filled with the love and support of your family and friends. Know that you are deserving of all good things, even when you don’t fully believe that you are. I am proud of the human being you are continuing to become. Your almost 54 year old self, Dr. José Medina

Fantastic news!!!

@FabensISD Congratulations, amigo.

The Fabens ISD Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Dr. Rogelio Segovia has been named the sole finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools. #SmallTownTough

Rest in Peace.

@KensingtonRoyal Keeping you in prayers. May God bless you with continued progress. 🙏

I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months. It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times. I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days. On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well. My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months. On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home. I’m looking forward to attending The King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet. I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal. Thank you so much for your continued understanding, and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me. C

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For the first time, individuals from all 50 states contributed to Raise Your Pick Giving Day! We are overwhelmed with gratitude. Together, the Miner Nation contributed over $300,000 and more than 2,600 gifts to support UTEP scholarships, programs, Miner athletics and academic resources. #MinerPride #RaiseYourPick

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Alumni Spotlight: Manuel Castruita is an administrator at Radford School in El Paso and the president of UTEP’s Alumni Association. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the College of Education. Read more utep.edu/education/news…

@NancyTovarWH @ELPASO_ISD @LorettoAcademy Congratulations. Your will do well; Loretto very blessed to have come on board. God is awesome… opens doors at the right time. ❤️

For 31 years, @ELPASO_ISD has been my home. The decision to retire was not easy, but God's will was exquisitely revealed. I will begin my tenure as High School Principal @LorettoAcademy on July 5. I'm so blessed and so very happy!

@luismartinezMBA @BAMS_AArriaga @BAMS_GLopez @BA_Highlanders @BelAirHoops Best wishes.

My baby boy has grown just a little bit. I’m so proud of him and all of his accomplishments in athletics, academics and music. I cannot wait to see him flourish in high school next year at BA! Shoutout to @BAMS_AArriaga @BAMS_GLopez for all they do. @BA_Highlanders @BelAirHoops

@mareveles25 @LCPSnet Congratulations. You will be great. So proud of you.

@MASerrano20 @UTEP @utepalumni Great teamwork.

Love the work that we are doing for ⁦@UTEP⁩ as ⁦@utepalumni⁩ board members. This focus group is working on improving our website to better serve our students, our alumni, and our community!!! ⁦@CastruitaManny⁩

@luismartinezMBA @Eastlake_HS Congratulations. Super proud of you.

Had to create a new email signature today 😊 I am excited and honored to have the opportunity to continue to serve my beloved @Eastlake_HS community in a new capacity. I’m now officially Assistant Principal Martinez!

Proud to be a UTEP Miner. UTEP opened so many doors to me; I am forever grateful and will support it in any way possible. Go Miners! ⛏

@sharodickerson Familia First!!! The rest is irrelevant. Feliz Año Nuevo.

As people question why I took a long time of break during the holidays, it is simply this—I waited for FOUR YEARS to see my family in the Philippines! Sorry for the inconvenience #CovidRestrictionsPreventedMeFromGoingHome You are FORTUNATE to see your family everyday🙏🏽