Dr. Maggie De La Rosa

Prince William County Public Schools has hired Dr. Maggie De La Rosa as associate superintendent for central elementary schools, effective July 24. With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. De La Rosa has held several leadership positions focused on instructional leadership, educator development, parent engagement, and student achievement across Texas.

Dr. De La Rosa’s extensive background includes roles such as assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, chief of strategic initiatives, chief of school leadership, and elementary school principal. She also served as an assistant principal in elementary and middle schools as well as a bilingual teacher in Texas and Florida.

Dr. Carol E. Flenard, Deputy Superintendent for PWCS, said Dr. De La Rosa’s variety of experience and unique skillsets will positively impact PWCS schools and students.

“Dr. De La Rosa has effectively inspired principals and teachers to do their best work for the benefit of students in several schools and school districts during her career,” Dr. Flenard said. “She has a proven track record in improving student achievement , and I look forward to witnessing her build capacity in our principals and other school and division leaders as we work collaboratively to ensure that every student will graduate on-time with the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind necessary to create a thriving future for themselves and their community.”

Highlights of Dr. De La Rosa’s experience include:

  • Boosted standardized test results.
  • Established a pipeline to leadership “Aspiring Principal Leadership Academy” and “Aspiring Administrator Academy,” which has led to 60% of the participants being selected for district leadership positions, increasing diverse leadership positions.
  • Redesigned summer learning strategy to expand all campuses with 27% of total student population enrolled.
  • Launched a Parent & Family Engagement Department for the district to increase engagement, student attendance, academic outcomes, and district programming.

Dr. De La Rosa earned her Doctor of Education Leadership & Policy from Southern Methodist University, and her Master of Education in School Administration from University of Texas Brownsville. She has a bachelor’s degree from Pan American University and has earned both principal and superintendency certifications.