Bill Zeeble has been a full-time reporter at KERA since 1992, covering everything from medicine to the Mavericks and education to environmental issues. Marin Wolf is a health care reporter for the Dallas Morning News. and help keep the future of the Observer, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our, Dallas Observer's The Morning After Brunch. Lee linebacker Michael Hinojosa walks up to the line during the 6A Division I regional playoff game against Euless Trinity, Dec. 2, 2017, at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene. Growing up he played in the little league, and later joined the Kinwood Pirates, a neighborhood softball team. 11 death records. Even before taking on that job, Hinojosa was a teacher, coach and administrator in the school district. Youre going to be somebody, just not college basketballyou need to find something else to do.'". During his tenure, Hinojosa has been at the helm of the district though some of its best and darkest times. PublishedJanuary 14, 2022 at 4:40 PM CST. Siblings Now in the wake of a devastating financial crisis that forced the district to lay off hundreds of teachersa crisis the superintendent didn't anticipateHinojosa is fighting to save the district, his job and his own battered reputation. Alliance AFT president Rena Honea said Hinojosa unfairly shouldered a disproportionate amount of the blame for that mistake, blame that should have also rested with a chief financial officer who wasnt Hinojosas choice. Superintendent of the Year: Michael Hinojosa, Dallas Independent School District Steadfast and laser-focused determination to do what's best for students helped the Texas leader navigate public disputes amid an ongoing pandemic. and you'll be alerted when others do the same. View Profile . He was a drywaller by profession, but if he had a choice - and he usually made sure he did - he much preferred the outdoors, participating in sports, fishing, hunting, and of course, Bingo. Hinojosa is strongly considering a mayoral run, sources said. Well, I could stay to the end of my contract, which would have been two more years. a Hinojosa, meanwhile, sitting with the trustees at the front of the auditorium, seems oblivious to the evening's theatrics. How could a kid who used to ride the DART bus, looking up at all those tall buildings, now get to go up there with the Citizens Council, with all the big players? he said. The Dallas Morning News retains full editorial control of the Education Labs journalism. Ill be with them 50 days out of the year and am here in Las Vegas right now meeting with a group., As a student and athlete as Samuel, Hinojosa was too short to be a college prospect in basketball, but his high school coach told him, You are the smartest player Ive coached. Hinojosa was already the district's leader from 2005 to 2011. And we lean on your everlasting arms during this trying time. h***@dallasisd.org. Sandy Kress, a former education adviser for George W. Bush and former Dallas school board president, took to social media upon news of Hinojosas resignation, calling declines in eighth grade on the Nations Report Card during his tenure utterly damning.. Before a cluster of camera crews, they stage a play portraying both Hinojosa and Lowe as partners-in-crime, avidly conspiring to consolidate their power. And he steered both a tax-ratification election and the largest school bond in state history to passage by Dallas voters. He certainly didn't have. SOLD FEB 10, 2023. And thats something thats going to be a big worry for my successor," Hinojosa said. You hired the man who runs this district; he hired the people who worked for him.". The DMN Education Lab is a community-funded journalism initiative, with support from The Beck Group, Bobby and Lottye Lyle, Communities Foundation of Texas, The Dallas Foundation, Dallas Regional Chamber, Deedie Rose, The Meadows Foundation, Solutions Journalism Network, Southern Methodist University and Todd A. Williams Family Foundation. 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.. I have the energy to keep working, so I plan to, he says. But we can take comfort from the Apostle Paul's triumphant words in Roman's 8:38-39, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything, else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, our Lord." Dallas ISD superintendent Michael Hinojosa will resign from his role leading the states second-largest school district by the end of the school year and possibly serve in an advisory role until December. I still love my job every day, and I will love it until the next superintendent is hired. People named Michael Hinojosa. "In urban districts, were used to taking a lot of heat. January 12, 2022 / 8:10 PM And scandals kept popping up, such as a money laundering scheme in the technology department and questionable spending with district credit cards. His former Chief of Staff and Austins Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde returned to Dallas in July to lead the school system. Some people simply refuse to look at Hinojosa; others shoot him bitter looks. Im proud of our school board. 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. Long-time Dallas superintendent Michael Hinojosa this week said he would step down from the job hes held since 2015. He would have been trying to become the citys first Hispanic mayor. Of the things that I'm disappointed in - I haven't fixed procurement. Then, we had pandemic 2.0. But the plot turns on the flaws of its hero. Only 13% of the districts eighth graders were proficient in reading, and 15% were proficient in math, according to 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, results. Hinojosa was one of 10 superintendents in North Texas to announce they're stepping down in just four months. Of course there have been some things that Ive had issues with, but overall I think the district has moved in a positive direction, she said. Contact. Within 100 hours, American ground troops declared Kuwait liberated. And its not who you think. 7215 Lowell Blvd, Westminster, CO 80030-5301 - reported in August 2020 (3 years) ; 1015 E Highway 224, Denver, CO 80229-6803 - reported in August 2022 (1 year) ; 7819 S Marshall St, Littleton, CO 80128-5726 - reported in November 2018 (1 year) ; 1129 E Phillips Dr, Littleton, CO 80122-2961 . 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. Where we share as we remember & make discoveries and connect with others to help answer questions. 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. He resigned in 2011, after serving as superintendent for six years. ), That's the board's job to do. Someone has to be familiar with the political landscape in Dallasthe issues with race and class, and someone who has a good understanding. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. He said teachers are desperately needed, and as his time as an educator comes to an end, he encourages anyone interested to take the leap. Michael Anthony Hinojosa The DISD State of the District address takes place at noon at the Fairmont Hotel. I'm not stepping down on anything. Michael Hinojosa's lowest point as the Dallas ISD superintendent wasn't the COVID pandemic. Hinojosa's job, meanwhile, is not in dangerat least not tonight. Testimonies continued during the third day of trial for Paul Jarosik, who was charged with murder in the April 2, 2020, beating death of Brown. That lasting legacy will show just how much Hinojosa shaped Dallas for years to come, trustees say. He left there three years ago and returned to Texas, most recently working as an education consultant for a private firm. Corbett Smith. Actually, I thought I was going to be the youngest coach to get hired, and the youngest to get fired, he said. Thank you. 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. And sources say a mayoral run could be in his future. Hinojosa set lofty goals for the district, laying out the Road for Broad a plan to have DISD win the coveted prize that honors the most improved urban school district by 2010. Share what Michael did for a living or if he had a career or profession. Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. Is Dallas becoming unaffordable due to rising housing costs, inflation and stagnating pay? His first stint in charge of DISD Hinojosa 1.0 as he calls it was rewarding and frustrating, he admitted. But if I do this now, the district's in its best shape possible. Published Nov. 22, 2021 Roger Riddell Senior Editor Permission granted by Dallas Independent School District The interview below has been edited for length and clarity. Melissa's reported annual income is about $30 - 39,999; with a . So I think it has an impact and I'm not going to apologize for being outspoken. Beloved son of Nathalie Stein Hinojosa and the late Rafael Hinojosa Jr. Loving father of Craig Hinojosa. 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. The best stories from KERA sent to your inbox. That resulted in a $64 million budget deficit and several layoffs. Im proud of all of our principals.". Get the week's most popular posts straight to your email inbox. The family young ones always looked to their Tio for his patience in teaching them how to fish, or cook. Staff writers Emily Donaldson and Talia Richman contributed to this report. She currently serves as the chair of the Texas Urban Council. Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during Michael's lifetime. We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. Hinojosa has led DISD for 13 years over two stints, the second-longest tenure of any superintendent in Dallas history. Reached by. "I think he has been able to do that because of his skills to listen, to collaborate to just being a good strong leader based on the experiences he has had," said Honea. This political norm wouldve set Hinojosa up for an uphill battle. Is Dallas becoming unaffordable due to rising housing costs, inflation and stagnating pay? In Loving Memory of Michael Anthony Hinojosa July 17, 1960 - September 8, 2015 Michael was born in Houston, Texas to Cipriano P. Hinojosa and Eva Hinojosa on the 17th of July, 1960. Greg Abbott's ban and paving the way for dozens of other districts in the state to follow the same path. Please enter valid email address to continue. An optical flaw was found within weeks of launch but was fixed within three years. 126 birth records, View Sign Up. More about the Hinojosa family name; Sponsored by Ancestry. Dallas ISD has multiple programs in place to help students catch up and minimize learning loss. He always had tremendous passion for students and for creating opportunities for all students to be successful, Veselka said. Marin Wolf. He began his teaching career at W.H. Hes retained it. "The vitriol has been significant, and certainly thats not the reason Im moving on, but it is very real for a lot of those individuals.". On Thursday, Hinojosa noted that the ongoing cultural wars in education didnt factor into his decision, although he had heard from friends and fellow superintendents worn down from that fractiousness. Family Medicine, Internal Medicine (0) 41 years exp . He reiterated that his decision was on his own terms, and that he believed it was the right time for DISD to find a new leader. He thinks, To be successful in DISD, you have to know Dallas, and she knows Dallas. He also said hes available if needed. Long after, the family remembers him playing one of his favorites, "The Entertainer". Starting in the late 1980s, DISD had a lot of turnover and scandals at the top. The Dallas Morning News retains full editorial control of the Education Labs journalism. Hinojosa appointed a committee and hired an outside facilitator to help make the flag decision.