(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – Oct. 27, 2026) — El Paso ISD has appointed Caley Jo Morales as the new principal of MacArthur, PK-8. Morales brings over 17 years of educational experience and a strong background in instructional leadership, student support and campus improvement to the role.

Morales previously served as an assistant principal at Burges High School, where she provided instructional leadership, and oversaw systems designed to help students succeed. Her leadership experience also includes serving as an assistant principal at Brown Middle School and Canyon Hills Middle School, both in El Paso ISD.

Across these roles, Morales has supported teachers through professional learning and instructional coaching, led campus improvement efforts, strengthened student support systems and fostered family and community engagement.

Before becoming an administrator, Morales taught English language arts and reading at William D. Slider Middle School and served as an Active Learning Leader at Burges High School, helping teachers implement instructional strategies and develop their professional practice. In 2014, Morales was named Teacher of the Year at William D. Slider Middle School.

Morales earned a master’s degree in education administration from Lamar University in 2014 and a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from The University of Texas at El Paso in 2009.