Trustee Edwin Flores complimented Hinojosas ability to build on major district reforms implemented in the era of his predecessor, Mike Miles. We need you desperately. Let others know about your loved one's death. His focus through December will be helping set the district up for success and keeping the transition to his next successor smooth. She was a volleyball coach and of course I couldnt date her until one of us left. Its rumored that he will be throwing his hat into the ring to run for Dallas Mayor, and At this time, Im not ready to say anything about it, but notes that the last mayoral campaign had nine candidates to fill an open seat. "I know this city from top to bottom, and Im just glad I was able to add a little value along the way.. Dallas ISD FOX 4 Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa confirms he's leaving role in December 2022 Dallas ISD's longtime superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa says he is leaving his role. Dallas trustees were largely complementary of Hinojosas performance over the past six years, named to the role after serving as an interim leader when Mike Miles abruptly left the district in spring 2015. Published Nov. 22, 2021 Roger Riddell Senior Editor Permission granted by Dallas Independent School District Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Michael D Hinojosa. So to conclude, as you visit with Michael's family and friends, you come away with a sense of his true, inner, nature - a special place in his heart for the confused, the perplexed, the lost, the distressed, the despairing. He is also a product of the system, having graduated from Sunset High School in Oak Cliff. 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. This, Hinojosa calls "accountable talk.". After two stints as DISD superintendent, he is now the Chief Impact Officer of engage2learn (e2L), a private company thatpartners with local communities to create cultures and systems that prepare learners for the economy of today and tomorrow., Begun in 2011 in Texas, e2L now has a presence from coast to coast in the US and claims, We equip students, teachers, and leaders with Life Ready Skills to take on the worlds increasingly brighter future., Engage2learn, or e2L,says that Our culture is who we are; our collective thoughts, actions, core values, and beliefs reflect the robust culture we have created at engage2learn., Dr. Hinojosa has created his own consulting company and e2L is one of his five clients, and one that he is excited to be working with. 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What is Michael's ethnicity and where did his parents, grandparents & great-grandparents come from? Friends can be as close as family. Who were the people in Michael's life? Experiences, organizations, & how he spent his time. 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. Hinojosa is well known in Dallas. Log In. Previous Addresses Home address, vacation, business, rental and apartment property addresses for Susan. local news and culture. I thought I could change the world. Some believe she was hired to be the next superintendent. Michael Hinojosa Talk Read View history From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Eliu Misael "Michael" Hinojosa (born 1956) [1] was the superintendent for the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) and formerly superintendent of the Cobb County School District . He certainly didn't have. 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. That move, 600 miles from his hometown, was pivotal for Hinojosa, in part because it put him in the orbit of several veteran Latino school leaders. 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. He also addressed speculation that hes considering a run for public office. Michael previously lived at 2656 Hiwan Dr, Evergreen CO 80439 for 20 years, starting in July of 1992. When we share what we know, together we discover more. 3:20 PM on Dec 6, 2022 CST. Nearby Recently Sold Homes. Education writer (and part-time HS sportswriter) for The Dallas Morning News. He truly enjoyed spending father/son time together, even bringing him to family reunions and taking him to Rockport fishing, one of his favorite, weekend get-aways. Photo: Courtesy of DISD. Marin Wolf is a health care reporter for the Dallas Morning News. "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. Exclusive: Hinojosa speaks on why hes resigning (but not retiring) from Dallas schools, Dallas schools were on the rise, praised for progress and reform. When he returned for Hinojosa 2.0, Birdwell said he met her at a Cafe Brazil to hear out concerns. Former Dallas schools superintendent Michael Hinojosa. Dr. Hinojasa has led Dallas ISD for 13 years -- during two different . You have to accelerate," Hinojosa said. "Theres going to be a significant impact, but you cant worry about things that are out of your control. His pride and joy, Jessica, don't ever doubt, you were loved! To be honest, my technique was good, but my knees dont bend like they used to. His love of basketball hasnt diminished with time. "One, my high school basketball coach saying, 'Hinojosa, youre slow, but youre short too'. 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. "Dear God, grant us now your peace and comfort as we mourn Michael's death and departure; as we forgive his failings and shortcomings, for we are all in need of your grace and forgiveness. 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." January 12, 2022 / 8:10 PM On Monday, Hinojosa didnt offer any specific reason for why hes stepping down now, apart from his desire for his successor to stay for the foreseeable future. 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. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. He was also a prolific artist. @dallasschools #Breaking @CBSDFW Supt Michael HINOJOSA to announce #Retirement - #DISD sources also say he may run for #DallasMayor. That should allow the superintendent time to weather out the district's latest controversy. Lives in Croswell, Michigan. I have friends that tell me this job - they didn't sign up for this. We found Melissa Hinojosa from Litchfield Park Arizona. Receive our in-depth coverage of education issues and stories that affect North Texans. Email. Hinojosa not only became an educator, but he's spent nearly 30 years leading school district, 13 of those years as superintendent of Dallas Independent School District. Beyond that, Hinojosas deep knowledge of the city and the district, as well as his willingness to refine and grow the previous superintendents initiatives, is what has won his second stanza more accolades than his first. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Hussman School of Journalism. He was really good with kids. Dallas Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa opens up about challenges of reopening schools. I have the energy to keep working, so I plan to, he says. Hinojosa left his spot as Dallas ISD superintendent to take on the top job at a school district near Atlanta. When asked about the impact of the coronavirus Hinojosa said it was not his reason for retiring. This would allow Hinojosa to come full cycle. Long after, the family remembers him playing one of his favorites, "The Entertainer". A portrait of Hinojosas two tenures in DISD shares this duality. Hes retained it. Then he got the bug, wanting his first superintendency. All of this we know. March 4, 2022 / 11:40 AM They had many happy memories growing up at 13401 Darjean st. in Kinwood. When Miles suddenly resigned from DISD in 2015, Hinojosa was back in town, working as a consultant. 126 birth records, View On February 24th, the ground war began. Beloved son of Nathalie Stein Hinojosa and the late Rafael Hinojosa Jr. Loving father of Craig Hinojosa. "During 1.0, I dont know if people wanted us to succeed," Hinojosa said. Even before taking on that job, Hinojosa was a teacher, coach and administrator in the school district. A 2018 report by the Los Angeles-based Broad Center found that the average tenure for leaders at the nations largest 100 school districts was just over six years. He may have left DISD once again before his contract ended, but he hasnt left the district in poor shape.