Email. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. 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. When Hinojosa revealed hed step down from DISD in July rather than on Dec. 31, 2022, as was originally planned he said the departure was not necessarily a sign of a looming mayoral bid. The polling influenced his decision not to run to some degree, but it was certainly not the only factor, he said. Moses who served from 2000 to 2004 had brought a level of professionalism and stability to the district that had been lacking both before his arrival, Hinojosa said. 1,864 Sq. Did Michael finish grade school, get a GED, go to high school, get a college degree or masters? 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. Created by: Ann; Added: 26 Dec 2010 . Johnson already has a list of high-profile supporters, including prominent members of the Dallas business community, which Jillson said is essential to a successful mayoral bid. This section is to introduce Michael Hinojosa with highlights of his life and how he is remembered. He was the second born child of four- Cipriano Jr., Michael, Dalia, and Jimmy. ), That's the board's job to do. A Carrollton High School Claims Employee Gave Student Prescription Drugs, Rep. Nate Schatzline, Under Fire for 'Drag' Video, Accused of 'Doxxing' Keller ISD Mom, Texas Bill Would Make Illegal Voting a Felony, Another Carrollton Fentanyl Arrest and an On-Campus Overdose at R.L. He and his wife Kitty have two sons, graduates of Princeton University and Harvard University, in addition to Dr. Hinojosa's son from a previous marriage who graduated from Texas Tech University. You need their support, if at all possible, Jillson said. From 2005 to now, the district went from living hand to mouth, to being able to innovate and lead the state, said Flores, who started as a trustee the same year Hinojosa came to DISD. Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa oversaw the district through many recent challenges, including the tornado that ravaged three campuses and the coronavirus pandemic. And maybe one day soon, hell be announcing his candidacy for Mayor of the city hes served in for decades. He also addressed speculation that hes considering a run for public office. But he says, Its always good to go when you can leave on your own terms, and for him, at 65, the time is now. My wife says our home isnt big enough for both of us to be there all the time, and says his parents worked into their 70s. He played it often, just for fun and enjoyment. "That 500 dollars bought me a dream," Hinojosa said. "In urban districts, were used to taking a lot of heat. They had many happy memories growing up at 13401 Darjean st. in Kinwood. . The politically savvy Hinojosa came across as the opposite, willing to listen and compromise. All of this we know. Hinojosa has led DISD for 13 years over two stints, the second-longest tenure of any superintendent in Dallas history. Experienced Chief Claims Officer with a demonstrated history of creativity and innovations resulting in superior results. In 1991, when he was just 1 year old, on January 16th, Allied forces began the first phase of Operation Desert Storm. The Dallas Morning News retains full editorial control of the Education Labs journalism. In more than three years as DISD superintendent, Hinojosa has been, at the worst possible moments, an ineffective, callous leader. He left there three years ago and returned to Texas, most recently working as an education consultant for a private firm. He was the second born child of four- Cipriano Jr., Michael, Dalia, and Jimmy. Some people simply refuse to look at Hinojosa; others shoot him bitter looks. Email Reporter Bill Zeeble at bzeeble@kera.org. This afternoon the district is holding its State of the District address. In 1999, when he was just 9 years old, the fear that Y2K (year 2000) would cause the failure of computers worldwide when clocks didn't properly update to January 1st, 2000 became near panic. All three attended Dallas ISD for a significant portion of their K-12 education. Like most urban school districts, DISD has been hit hard by the pandemic, as COVID-19 placed a disproportionate burden on families in poverty and people of color. Daughter Our system has indicated the following people as her family . / CBS Texas. What challenges will Dallas and Fort Worth face finding their next schools superintendents? Select the next to any field to update. Of the things that I'm disappointed in - I haven't fixed procurement. If anything, the stern-faced superintendent with a thick, heavy mustache, seems excited as he starts to speak. So, having taken that close look and deciding not to go was surprising, Jillson said. Greg Abbotts turf, 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. The Hinojosa family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all those who 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. While some computer systems and software did have problems, the panic was unfounded and computer life went on. 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. Michael D Hinojosa was born on February 3, 1990, and died at age 14 years old on July 29, 2004. While a few (all of them Hispanic) offer warm words of support, the majority make it clear they want Hinojosa and the trustees who support him out. 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. So, now I have the opportunity to go out and leave the district in great shape, and then they can find someone who can do it for the next 10 years.. Hinojosa left his spot as Dallas ISD superintendent to take on the top job at a school district near Atlanta. He was the conductor of this district and to have our conductor leave, the rest of our train has to work. As superintendent, I would wake up at 4:45 in the morning and think to myself, All the Buses are gone, he says. What schools or universities did Michael attend? 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.. Hinojosa delivered his annual, and final, Dallas ISD State of the District to the civic and business community on Friday at noon at the Fairmont Hotel. Visit Michael Hinojosa's profile on Zillow to find ratings and reviews. Hinojosa's job, meanwhile, is not in dangerat least not tonight. Within five years, he was Adamsons boys head basketball coach, one of the youngest in the history of DISD, he still brags. He truly was gifted. 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. And sources say a mayoral run could be in his future. Fabens a small school district 30 miles southeast of El Paso gave him a shot. 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. memorial page for Richard Michael Hinojosa (unknown-unknown), Find a Grave Memorial ID 63324035; Burial Details Unknown; . Perhaps in his own brokenness, he found giving others what he himself needed so endlessly, brought him the most satisfaction and reward. Sign up for service and obituary updates. That should allow the superintendent time to weather out the district's latest controversy. Then, we had pandemic 2.0. Receive our in-depth coverage of education issues and stories that affect North Texans. He is survived by his wife Jody E. Hinojosa. she says, nearly gritting her teeth. In the latest episode of The Policy Matters, our team had the pleasure of sitting down with Superintendent Michael Hinojosa, of Dallas Independent aSchool District.. Corbett Smith. He explains that under self-management of learning, kids don't sit quietly behind rows of desks and fill out worksheets. I really didn't have college on my mind until these two incidents. The average age of a Hinojosa family member is 68. The family young ones always looked to their Tio for his patience in teaching them how to fish, or cook. But Hinojosa can be a bit of a geek. On why he chose to leave before the end of his contract. KERA News is made possible through the generosity of our members. . He applied for an assistant principal role at Boude Storey Middle School, only to be unceremoniously rejected: I didnt even get an interview.. local news and culture. View Profile . 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. The event this year is extra special because it will be Superintendent Michael Hinojosa's last address before he steps down. His career in public education, from teacher and coach . Reached by. Accelerating learning to make up those losses must be the top priority for the districts next leader, Hinojosa said. And in Dallas County, we have a lot of vacancies for superintendent right now. Published Nov. 22, 2021 Roger Riddell Senior Editor Permission granted by Dallas Independent School District He referred to the two time periods as "Josa 1.0" and "Josa 2". 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. We found Melissa Hinojosa from Litchfield Park Arizona. Within 100 hours, American ground troops declared Kuwait liberated. "Theres going to be a significant impact, but you cant worry about things that are out of your control. 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. Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa Leaving District by End of 2022. During their married life, Amado and Lupita worked diligently in the ministry. Hinojosa's retirement would not take effect until December 2022, and he would also remain as advisor "Superintendent Emeritus" until the board approves either Cordova or another candidate. Now, Dallas civic and education leaders even those he clashed with are largely praising him for his service. His drawings are amazing and reflect a true, natural talent, drawing the attention of others who would offer him the opportunity to study on an art scholarship. "Then, we had pandemic 1.0. Our procurement process is still hard to deal with. In Loving Memory of "He is a very strong leader in the educational world, but we had a professional working relationship where we could at least talk things out, listen to each other give suggestions," she said. and numerous friends and relatives from Houston, Texas. Dallas students have shown steep declines on state assessments and other indicators over the past two years. The beating had been videotaped. Combined, it's the second longest. In that role, Hinojosa said, he learned what to do, but also learned what not to do.. Really what I wanted was a better mayor and, actually, hes become a better mayor, so I dont have to do the job myself.. Its a reality that could have swayed Hinojosas decision not to run, hesaid. One area where the district still struggles, however, is student achievement. 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. Honea said Hinojosa's leadership was on display after the 2019 tornado that forced the rebuilding of schools and later the COVID-19 pandemic. When asked about the impact of the coronavirus Hinojosa said it was not his reason for retiring. I wanted to fix everything, and I couldnt stand the fact we had a Confederate flag. Marin Wolf is a health care reporter for the Dallas Morning News.