Hinojosa said the debates at board meetings have been heated and personal. According to sources, Hinojosa is being recruited as a Dallas Mayoral candidate for 2023. He was also a prolific artist. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas, Exclusive: Hinojosa speaks on why hes resigning (but not retiring) from Dallas schools, Michael Hinojosa and Dallas ISD, from graduate to coach to superintendent, Fort Worth schools superintendent announces plans to retire, A day after powerful thunderstorms, North Texas surveys the damage, 3 children killed, 2 wounded at Ellis County home; suspect in custody, How a Texas districts reaction to school shooting fears highlights discipline concerns, Carrollton man advertised pills on social media to entice teens to buy fentanyl, feds say. Hed hoped to move up into administration in DISD but couldnt get a principal position, so moved to Grand Prairie ISD where he became principal of Grand Prairie High School and met his wife. He's staring blankly into the auditorium; that joy in his countenance has vanished. And he steered both a tax-ratification election and the largest school bond in state history to passage by Dallas voters. The protesters outside know exactly what the board is trying to do. Dr. Michael Hinojosa's Phone Number and Email Last Update. I do think that he would have been sort of a key challenger in this race.. The district has also put into place a new retention incentive program for teachers that will make a raise up to $3,500 available for staff who return to the district next school year. First published on March 4, 2022 / 11:40 AM. He played it often, just for fun and enjoyment. Bill Zeeble has been a full-time reporter at KERA since 1992, covering everything from medicine to the Mavericks and education to environmental issues. He also addressed speculation that hes considering a run for public office. Of the things that I'm disappointed in - I haven't fixed procurement. Then there was the decision to ban the Confederate flag as a spirit symbol at Hays High School. But now that they're creeping into the suburbs and other areas, it is wearing people down. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. James Durbin/Reporter-Telegram 1,864 Sq. Actually, I thought I was going to be the youngest coach to get hired, and the youngest to get fired, he said. You wont be a college athlete, but you are so persistent you will be somebody important one day!, At Harvard recently, Hinojosa tried to sink a basket in the gym on campus and laughed. But she wished he had taken stronger stances on supporting teachers, specifically by eliminating the districts new salary system and ensuring educators COVID-19 retention bonuses were handed out sooner. This is not the first time Hinojosa has parted ways with the position. Hinojosa said, when he returned, the focus was on implementing good ideas. For me, its personal and I do know it from top to bottom," Hinojosa said. That should allow the superintendent time to weather out the district's latest controversy. Im a positive, optimistic person and, weighing all of that, its better for everyone involved for me not to run.. A portrait of Hinojosas two tenures in DISD shares this duality. They had many happy memories growing up at 13401 Darjean st. in Kinwood. For more information on the company, contact Taylor Sandquist attsandquist@wearecsg.com. But DISD was still wracked with division and scandals. Previously, Dr. Michael was an Operations A nalyst at AAA Texas. Cipriano P. Hinojosa, JR The school board later voted 6-1 to eliminate the symbol. While DISD did close gaps with the state during Hinojosas second tenure, reducing the number of failing schools from 43 in 2013-14 to four in 2017-18, signs show that academic losses caused by the pandemic washed away many of those gains. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Honea said Hinojosa's leadership was on display after the 2019 tornado that forced the rebuilding of schools and later the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, he lives so close, I can walk to the games., As a teacher and coach, Hinojosa loved helping his students achieve. Michael Hinojosa resigned as superintendent of DISD in order to look closely at a mayors race, and people have been talking about this and hes been talking about this for a year or more. For more than an hour, they talked and ate while Hinojosa took notes. Now, running his own consulting business, he says, She was my secretary at first, then my Executive Secretary and now Chief of Staff, he laughs. Share memories and family stories, photos, or ask questions. This, Hinojosa calls "accountable talk.". Hinojosa said while he initially felt disappointed after calling off his potential campaign, that feeling has turned to acceptance. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. I'm also very proud of our dual language program. He thinks, To be successful in DISD, you have to know Dallas, and she knows Dallas. He also said hes available if needed. Share what Michael did for a living or if he had a career or profession. For a boy who grew up in a Mexican immigrant family in Oak Cliff, this perch leading his hometown school district, the states second largest was hard to fathom. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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Example video title will go here for this video. Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa oversaw the district through many recent challenges, including the tornado that ravaged three campuses and the coronavirus pandemic. Long-time Dallas superintendent Michael Hinojosa this week said he would step down from the job hes held since 2015. After multiple weather events, the pandemic and heated debate about so-called critical race theory fueling an ongoing battle about library books and curriculum, Hinojosa admits it's been a hard time to lead schools. Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa and his son Taylor Hinojosa, a graduate of Hillcrest High School and former Samuell High School teacher and coach, were featured on Dallas Love Field's Lead with Love show+podcast this week. Im proud of all of our principals.". But when asked about his future plans, Hinojosa, 65, was noncommittal apart from his intention not to leave Dallas, where his youngest son, Taylor, lives, as do members of his extended family. Michael is survived by: AncientFaces is a place where our memories live. Hinojosa said he also conducted polling that showed that Johnsons numbers had improved and were slightly better than Hinojosas. It was like a warm, comfy blanket. It just doesn't apply in my case. I wanted to fix everything, and I couldnt stand the fact we had a Confederate flag. There were a lot of things that had to be overcome in those early days: an IT scandal, a procurement card scandal, he said. Miles tenure had ushered in tremendous reform, most notably the development of a robust pre-K program and the districts teacher pay and evaluation system. Cipriano P. Hinojosa But being the natural bohemian and a lover of life, he chose to not be tied down to school. She was a volleyball coach and of course I couldnt date her until one of us left. Instead, they talk in class about how they figure out word and math problems, science and reading questions. Join the Observer community and help support That resulted in a $64 million budget deficit and several layoffs. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "He's the superintendent [who] came back and made this well-oiled machine. Hinojosa was one of a few superintendents in Texas that came under fire after the district implemented a mask mandate, despite an order from Governor Greg Abbott prohibiting such mandates. On why he chose to leave before the end of his contract. Michael John Hinojosa, born in San Antonio, TX, went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2015 at the age of 56 years. But Hinojosa can be a bit of a geek. Current assistant superintendent Susanna Cordova was named by sources as the most likely successor. Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa (CBS 11) Hinojosa says he's working to get WiFi devices either purchased or donated to solve the problem. Hinojosa family has built their display over 7-8 years BOERNE, Texas - The San Antonio area is now home to two "Great Christmas Light Fight" season-nine champions. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas, Hinojosas decision not to run for Dallas mayor leaves Eric Johnson without key challenger, brings the competition for Dallas mayor back to status quo, Letters to the Editor Plano shooting, Rupert Murdoch, American Airlines, TxDOT, Bump stocks sales resume in Texas after ATF fails to file stay to stop reversal of ban, Florida Gov. He may have left DISD once again before his contract ended, but he hasnt left the district in poor shape. Its a very busy time for me and my family. In 1990, in the year that Michael D Hinojosa was born, on April 24th, the Hubble telescope was launched into space after long delays due to the Challenger explosion. Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa says he will step down from his post leading the state's second-largest school system by the end of this year. In January, he announced he will leave the district. July 17, 1960 - September 8, 2015 Hinojosa was one of 10 superintendents in North Texas to announce they're stepping down in just four months. I tried to retire once, and my wife said our house wasnt big enough for the two of us, Hinojosa said. Now he's leaving early, and some are wondering. Im proud of our school board. . His son from a previous marriage graduated from Texas Tech University. She currently serves as the chair of the Texas Urban Council. The pandemic significantly strained school systems and their leaders, especially when combined with the battles over mask mandates and school curriculum. Is Dallas becoming unaffordable due to rising housing costs, inflation and stagnating pay? Dallas' independent source of "If the problem is that this building is so screwed up, let's look at what happened. March 4, 2022 / 11:40 AM His final day in his first period as DISD Superintendent was June 30, 2011. Some things we may never know. Dr. Michael Hinojosa was born and raised in Oak Cliff and served as Superintendent of Dallas ISD twice, both times leaving years before his contract ended. Sometimes, someone has to learn the superintendency, or they need to learn the community, or they need to learn the board. She really does keep me on schedule. And she travels with him frequently. Email. What is Michael's ethnicity and where did his parents, grandparents & great-grandparents come from? By Corey Whaley Last Updated: August 04, 2020 As the old saying goes, Everything is bigger in Texas. Get contact info, address & run background checks for Melissa Hinojosa. He certainly didn't have dreams of the leading Texas's second largest school district. DALLAS Dr. Michael Hinojosa, the former superintendent for the Dallas Independent School District, will not run for Dallas mayor as had been widely expected by political watchers. Got a tip? You hired the man who runs this district; he hired the people who worked for him.". Youre going to be somebody, just not college basketballyou need to find something else to do.'". Former DISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa May Be Dallass Next Mayor. Hinojosa has spent nearly 13 collective years overseeing Dallas ISD, the same district where he graduated, enrolled his sons and started his teaching career. A logical choice to serve as an interim, he told the board that he was willing to work for 10 minutes, 10 days, 10 weeks, 10 months or 10 years, however long you want me.. Johnny Veselka, the former executive director of the Texas Association of School Administrators, called Hinojosa a strong voice at the state and national level, serving as TASA president and taking key roles in the Council of Great City Schools and the Texas School Alliance. He was a really good cook, too. Below the surface Hinojosa hunts for microplastics -- plastic that has since degraded in the ocean and carried by strong currents from all over the world. Hinojosa left his spot as Dallas ISD superintendent to take on the top job at a school district near Atlanta. There are currently 237 public schools in DISD with 145,113 students enrolled. Rena Honea, the head of the largest teachers association, praised Hinojosa on the eve of his expected retirement announcement. And none of those were on my calendar.. Ron DeSantis brings his culture war to Texas Gov. Long-time Dallas superintendent Michael Hinojosa this week said he would step down from the job he's held since 2015. Contact. Its been almost a year since Hinojosa publicly detailed his plans to step down as superintendent after over a decade with DISD. Long after Houston's repeated flooding had moved most of the familiar families out and away, including his own family moving to Kenswick, Michael continued to visit and hang out in the hood. Melissa's personal network of family, friends, associates & neighbors include Michael Baca, Ashley Moore, Yvonne Baca, Raul Hinojosa and Raul Hinojosa. (Brandon Wade /. Process expertise. And thats something thats going to be a big worry for my successor," Hinojosa said. At that time, he said he would stay as long as trustees would have him, joking that hed ordered a pine box for my conference room. During a press conference Thursday, Hinojosa quipped: Ive had them cancel the order.. DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - On March 4 teachers, parents and students will learn more about what happened over the last year and what's to come for the Dallas Independent School District. DALLAS When Dr. Michael Hinojosa was a student at Sunset High School in Dallas, he had no idea he'd eventually go on to teach in the city's school school district. Well work with you on learning the art and science of teaching, but you are desperately needed in these classrooms.. Biographies are our place to remember and discover more about the people important to us. After months of hinting at a possible mayoral run, former Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa says he will not vie for the Dallas position, leaving current Mayor Eric Johnson, who is seeking re-election in 2023, with no prominent opponents. He started that career at Stockard Middle School, moving up to Adamson High School a year later after his high school basketball coach helped get him an interview. I get the chance to remember the Share yesterday to connect today & preserve tomorrow, Copyright 1999-2023 AncientFaces, Inc. All Rights Reserved, ADVERTISEMENT Within 100 hours, American ground troops declared Kuwait liberated. independent local journalism in Dallas. They're also facing the same shortage as districts across the country when it comes to teachers. His second memory is of a teacher encouraging him to apply for a scholarship for a future teacher's program. and numerous friends and relatives from Houston, Texas. Hed also led the district from 2005-2011. He holds the honor of being the longest-serving superintendent in Dallas ISD history. Superintendent on working to appease both sides of the school reopening debate. He inherited experimental and for some, controversial efforts from reformer Mike Miles but stayed the course for most of them, iterating and expanding along the way. Even though Michael was shy, he was known to be a thrill-seeker, a prankster even, he liked to joke and had a great sense of humor. "One, my high school basketball coach saying, 'Hinojosa, youre slow, but youre short too'. Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. I was sent to South Grand Prairie and the principal there came to my school.. Lives in Croswell, Michigan. Dallas students have shown steep declines on state assessments and other indicators over the past two years. "And they werent learning at home, and our parents werent able to work, so we had to whatever it took to make it work here. As CEO of his own consulting firm, he can make decisions without the worry of how it will affect the thousands of employees he used to be responsible for, and that is a key to his leaving DISD this year. It's a chilly, gusty mid-November evening, and outside the headquarters of the Dallas Independent School District, 30 or so protesters have gathered. Dr. Hinojosa will also be praised for spending his final years with the district leading it through the darkest days of the pandemic. He estimates a ton of plastic washes ashore each month. He originated from the Oak Cliff area of Dallas. Hinojosa worked to calm what had been a fractious school board, and helped guide the follow-through on many reforms instituted under the previous superintendent. Yet, there are so many unanswered questions. He was willing to tell the story of Dallas as it is and to acknowledge the segregation and racist policies that shaped the school district, she stressed. Many of Miles initiatives survived to Hinojosas credit because he evaluated the programs and said these ones work, these one dont, Flores said, pointing to the districts school turnaround model and new school models that bring students in from outside the district. You have to accelerate," Hinojosa said. Michael Hinojosas office, a corner suite at the top of Dallas ISDs headquarters, already looks like that of a boss whos left his job. But if there is someone who has all of those, whether theyre a current employee or they worked in the system, those are the ones that have the best chance of success. The Hinojosa family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all those who Average Age & Life Expectancy Michael D Hinojosa lived 54 years shorter than the average Hinojosa family member when he died at the age of 14. UPDATED to include Thursday's press conference and reaction to Hinojosa's announcement.. Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa is apparently going to be one in a recent spate of superintendents to resign their posts, the Dallas Morning News reported Wednesday.. Hinojosa reportedly told fellow Texas superintendents about his resignation earlier this week in a phone call.
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