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Dr. Michael Hinojosa

Helping veteran school leaders develop the skills to lead bold initiatives in the face of relentless pressure and change.

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Dr. Michael Hinojosa
National Supt. of the Year
27+ Years as Superintendent
Nat'l Supt. of the Year
6 Districts Led

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Why educators learn from Dr. Hinojosa

"If everything is important, nothing is important." Known for developing innovative programs, former Dallas ISD chief and National Superintendent of the Year Dr. Michael Hinojosa is one of the nation's most revered and sought-after school leadership coaches. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he served as superintendent of six public school systems — including two of the 25 largest districts in America.

His programs help veteran school leaders develop the skills to lead bold initiatives in the face of relentless pressure and change — with a focus on identifying talent, managing and empowering people across their organization, and navigating the political realities of district leadership. Dr. Hinojosa is a 2020 Urban Educator of the Year, a recipient of the Council of the Great City Schools Green-Garner Award, and was named Best Public Official in Dallas by D Magazine in 2019.

WORK FOCUSES ON

  • Identifying and developing leadership talent in your organization
  • Managing and empowering people across a school district
  • Navigating school politics and board relationships
  • Leading bold initiatives under relentless pressure
  • Building innovative programs that improve student outcomes
  • Prioritization frameworks for district leaders

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Transformational School Leadership

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