Mr. Emilio Garza

Mr. Emilio Garza is the Principal of W.T. Sampson Elementary/High School, Fort Bragg/Cuba Community, Mid-Atlantic District of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).

Prior to coming to Cuba, Mr. Garza served as the Principal of Brewster Middle School, Camp Lejeune District Schools, NC. Before Brewster Middle, he served as the Assistant Principal and Principal of Gordon Elementary School, Fort Bragg Schools, NC. During his tenure as Assistant Principal, he served as the acting Assistant Principal at Lejeune High School in Camp Lejeune.

Prior to joining DoDEA, he worked in two public school systems, serving as Assistant Principal and Principal.

Mr. Garza is a U. S. Army retiree. His last active duty assignment was South Dakota State University, SD, where he served as an Assistant Professor of Military Science.

Mr. Garza earned a Bachelor’s degree in Resources Management from Troy State University in Fort Benning, GA. He earned a Master of Arts degree in (Educational) Leadership Studies, a Master of Science degree in Industrial and Employee Relations, and an Education Specialist degree in Leadership Studies from Marshall University Graduate College, WV. While attending Marshall University, he was selected for membership in the Marshall University Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma. Mr. Garza is married to Linda D. (Densmore) Garza. Mrs. Garza is from a military family.