From humble beginnings
Karla's parents came to Edinburg from immigrant and migrant roots, carrying little more than a willingness to work. They bought land here, built a life on it, and never left.
For Edinburg CISD School Board, Place 2
Dr. KarlaSalinas De Luna
Rooted in Edinburg.Proven in Education.
Educator. Mother. Lifelong learner. Ready to serve Edinburg families with experience, integrity, and a commitment to students.
Chapter 01 · Rooted in Edinburg
Every family has a story.This is where hers begins.
The barbershop and the daycare
Her father owned Hector's Barbershop for more than 50 years. Her mother operated Little People Daycare. One block at a time, one family at a time, their work stitched them into the everyday life of this city.
Decades of service
Generations of Edinburg families sat in that barber chair and walked through that daycare door. What Karla's parents built was never just a business. It was a promise to be useful to their neighbors.
What they taught her
Hard work. Humility. Integrity. Faith. Service. Karla carries those five values into every classroom she has taught in, and she will carry them into every board decision.
“My parents taught me that true success is not measured by what you accumulate, but by the lives you touch and the legacy you leave behind.”
Dr. Karla Salinas De Luna
Chapter 02 · Proven in Education
Education changedthe course of her life.
Her journey was not handed to her. It was earned across almost three decades, while raising three children and working full time.
1998: Edinburg High School, Class of 1998
Her education began in the same district she now hopes to serve.
1999: Became a mother
One year out of high school, Karla became a mother. She refused to choose between her child and her education, so she carried both.
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Bachelor's degree in Bilingual Education
Earned from The University of Texas Pan American. She chose a field that looks like her community: students who live and learn in two languages.
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Began teaching
Karla started where the real work happens, in the classroom, with Edinburg students and their families.
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Master of Education in Educational Administration
Advanced training in budgets, operations, personnel, and instructional leadership. The exact work a school board oversees.
2025: Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership
Completed while working and raising a family of eight. Proof of what she believes for every student: dreams are within reach when someone refuses to quit.
Chapter 03 · Why She Is Running
In her own words.
I am running because every student deserves someone who believes in them, every teacher deserves support, and every family deserves a district that puts children first.
Education changed my life. It carried me from a barbershop family in Edinburg to a doctorate, and it taught me what becomes possible when someone refuses to give up on a student.
I am running independently, to serve students, educators, families, and this community. I want every Edinburg student to believe their dreams are within reach.
Dr. Karla Salinas De Luna
Chapter 04 · What She Will Stand For
Five commitments.One measure: our students.
These are commitments to how she will lead. Specific proposals will be shared as the campaign continues.
Chapter 05 · The Next Chapter
Help write the next chapterfor Edinburg students.
This campaign runs on Edinburg neighbors. Every contribution, every volunteer hour, and every vote moves it forward.