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Moises V. Vela Middle School

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Meet the Principal

Meet the Principal

Venessa Acosta

Ms. Venessa Acosta
School Principal

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Welcome to Moises V. Vela Middle School! My name is Venessa Acosta, and it is both an honor and a privilege to serve as the principal of a campus that has been my professional home since 2008. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to grow alongside this community—as a counselor, as an assistant principal, and now as your campus principal.

My philosophy of education is rooted in the belief that every child deserves to feel connected, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. I believe the most impactful educators are those who build strong relationships with students and create learning environments where the whole child is nurtured—academically, socially, and emotionally.

At Vela, we are passionate about our purpose: to help students grow into confident, capable young adults prepared for the future. I look forward to working together with our families to ensure every student feels safe, seen, and empowered to succeed.

Thank you for being a part of our school community!

Warmly,
Venessa Acosta
Principal
Moises V. Vela Middle School