Cameron County Niños Inc. Tours Guzman Head Start Academy

On January 22, 2026, the Hidalgo County Head Start Program welcomed staff from the Cameron County Niños Incorporated Program for a guided walkthrough of the newly established Guzman Head Start Academy. Ms. Irma Peña, Executive Director of Hidalgo County Head Start, greeted David Kowalski, Executive Director of Niños Inc., and Erie Tejada, Deputy Director.
Guzman Head Start Academy is the first facility of its kind in Hidalgo County. Through a strong partnership with Donna ISD, the program successfully renovated and prepared 16 classrooms dedicated to serving Pre K 3 and Pre K 4 students. Dr. Rolinda Park, administrator at Guzman Academy, led the tour and showcased the campus’ instructional spaces, specialized areas, and learning environments.
A multidisciplinary team from Hidalgo County Head Start including staff from Procurement, Family Services, Finance, Human Resources, Health, Compliance, Education, and IT, joined the walkthrough to share program insights, operational strategies, and best practices.
Niños Inc. is exploring a similar model as they continue working to expand early childhood education services for families in Cameron County. The visit offered a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas and strengthen collaboration in support of young learners across the region.