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University of Washington Bothell Goodlad Institute for Educational Inquiry Member of Agenda for Edu
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Hector Girón

Anthony,New Mexico

Summary

Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with 39 years of experience leading school staff members and education programs.. Demonstrated accomplishments in planning, creating, and facilitating elementary and secondary school instructional activities, budgets, and administrative activities. Have directed and coordinated bilingual education components of a district’s Bilingual Education Program: Prek-6th, Two-Way Language Immersion K-12th, English as a Second Language 7th-12th, and Languages Other Than English Program. Have experience coordinating college and career readiness and dual credit program for high school students and as a high school principal.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal

Gadsden High School
07.2014 - 07.2023
  • Complies with the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession; upholds and enforces rules, administrative directives, regulations, GISD school board policies, as well as local, state and federal testing regulations, including ADA accommodations and assessment security protocols.

  • Responsible for the campus educational programs that ensure compliance with the State Accountability System and the Accountability Data System.

  • Responsible for adhering to all State and school board policies.

  • Assume responsibilities for the planning, operations, supervision, and evaluation of the educational program of the school.
  • Maintain the organization and management of the school programs. (ex. Marzano, SREB, Dual Credit, Credit Recovery, etc.)
  • Provide leadership in the implementation of high school philosophy.
  • Maintain student safety and discipline through the application of the Safe School Plan, Student Code of Conduct and other policies and procedures.
  • Prepare a master schedule that is in compliance with accreditation standards and other applicable guidelines.
  • Promote educational programs that ensure all students have the opportunity to graduate and are prepared for post-secondary success.
  • Coordinate campus educational programs through meetings with staff, review of teachers' performances and activities.
  • Provide leadership for instructional growth of teachers by supervising instructions through classroom observation and teacher conferences.

    Interview, select, and orient new staff and recommend assignments for campus personnel.

    Make recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, promotion, non-renewal and dismissal to the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources.

    Maintain adequate and accurate documentation upon which recommendations or job termination are based.

    Evaluate teachers, assistant principals, counselors, and support staff.

    Promote professional growth that meets the needs of professional and support staff personnel.

    Improve leadership skills through professional development activities.

    Select, assign and train department chairpersons.

    Supervise, evaluate and make recommendations on the school’s extracurricular program.

    Provide documentation and/or assistance in investigating, collecting and gathering information regarding questions, complaints and incidents involving faculty, staff and students to the Superintendent or designee.

    Confer with teachers, students and parents concerning educational and behavioral issues.

    Delegate authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.

    Establish and maintain favorable relationships with parents, local community groups, and individuals to foster understanding of and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs.

    Act as liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging community participation in school life.

    Make arrangements for special conferences between parents and teachers.

    Establish and maintain relationships with colleges, community organizations and other schools to coordinate educational services.

    Develop a school atmosphere conducive to learning by using a positive humanistic approach in working with staff and students.

    Develop campus staff procedural handbook and campus student procedural handbook that align with district level staff and student handbooks.

    Establish and maintain communication with personnel and students to foster a productive school climate.

    Conduct meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.

    Assist in establishing and clarifying the short-range and long-range goals that are educationally sound and administratively feasible.
    Develop and administer educational programs to meet the needs of all students.

    Attending professional development activities as directed.

    Act as the chairperson of the IEP committee or designate an administratively qualified representative who is professionally qualified to facilitate the committee work.

    Coordinate the requisition and allocation of supplies, equipment and instructional material as needed.

    Prepare class schedules, cumulative records, and attendance reports.

    Participate in the verification and approval of campus data for NMPED Data Reporting.

    Serve as, or designate an administratively qualified representative to serve as, School Test Coordinator to prepare and assist in the administration of all district and state mandated assessments.

    Make regular and thorough inspections of the school property and direct the assignment of support staff personnel within the school.

    Keep the Superintendent informed of school conditions and needs, personnel matters, student accomplishments and concerns through he established organizational channels.

    Supervise the safety and security of the school building and property to include maintenance of inventories and reports of theft, break-ins and vandalism.

    Inform the Superintendent promptly of all cases of extreme danger or disaster.

    Responsible for proper building maintenance.

    Plan, monitor and is fiscally responsible for the school budget.

    Prepare and submit the school budget and monitor allocations and expenditures of funds according to administrative policies.

    Assume responsibility for the proper maintenance of the campus financial accounts in accordance with administrative policies. These accounts include, but are not limited to, receipts, disbursements, donations and fund-raising activities.

    Support established District goals.

    Oversee the athletic programs on campus.

College and Career Readiness Coordinator

Central Office
07.2013 - 06.2014
  • Coordinated high school Career and Technology Education and Dual Credit Programs for the Gadsden Independent School District, Anthony, New Mexico.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Bilingual Consultant

National Heritage Academies
02.2013 - 08.2013
  • Serving the organization as they sought to establish the Dallas Scholars, a 50/50 two-way dual language charter school in Dallas, Texas

Retired

None
12.2011 - 06.2013
  • Focused on Anthony Lions Club community service projects involving eyesight.

Director for Academic Language Programs Department

Ysleta Independent School District
06.2007 - 12.2011

1. Encourage and support the development, implementation and evaluation of instructional programs that impact the education of ELs and LOTE students.

2. Implement an instructional support system which merges content integration and a knowledge base of language acquisition for the academic teams and district campuses.

3. Monitor the effectiveness of the academic language programs and LOTE programs and services and use evaluative findings to establish or modify goals and objectives.

4. Conference with assigned staff to discuss performance and jointly develop improvement objectives to identify professional growth opportunities and activities.

5. Ensure that federal, state, and local policies and regulation concerning bilingual compliance issues and mandates are addressed and completed in a timely manner.

6. Define and address the program and fiscal needs of the bilingual program in the local budget development and federal application processes and grants.

7. Assist dual language program, English as a Second Language (ESL) and LOTE program staff, academic teams, and campus personnel in disaggregating Federal, State and local data and to utilize the information to formulate and implement an effective action plan for progress and improvement.

8. Ensure the use of technology in the teaching-learning process. 9. Ensure the alignment of campus programs with the district vision, and campus/district scorecards.

10. Involve staff in the evaluation and selection of instructional materials and equipment that best fit the needs of English learners and LOTE students.

11. Promote Professional Learning Communities (PLC) practices at the district and campus level.

12. Work with other academic program directors to assist in the development of the district improvement plan and district’s instructional professional development program. Assist the principals in the development of the campus improvement plans. 13. Train and support the campus LPAC Coordinator to maintain proper records and effectively evaluate, monitor and report the services provided to English Learners. 1.


Principal

Canutillo Elementary School
01.1997 - 05.2007
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
  • Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
  • Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Championed technology integration in classrooms to increase efficiency in lesson delivery while also preparing students for the digital age.
  • Spearheaded successful grant applications leading to increased funding for various school initiatives.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.

Guest Lecturer

University of Texas at El Paso
01.2005 - 05.2006
  • Guest Lecturer at the University of Texas at El Paso in the Educational Leadership and Foundations Department

Assistant Principal

Canutillo Elementary School
07.1995 - 12.1996
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
  • Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
  • Built strong relationships with local community organizations for outreach efforts supporting both student learning and school reputation.

Assistant Principal

Gadsden High School
01.1988 - 01.1995
  • Athletic Director, Testing Coordinator, Renaissance Supervisor, Graduation Coordinator, Activities Director

Social Studies Teacher, Head Coach for Track and Field and Cross Country Men’s and Women’s Teams

Gadsden High School
01.1982 - 01.1988

Education

Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Foundations -

University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, Texas
12.2023

M.A. Degree in Educational Administration -

New Mexico Sate University
Las Cruces, New Mexico
01.1988

B.A. Major in History, Minor in Anthropology -

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
01.1980

Skills

  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Training and mentoring
  • Student Discipline
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Safety and security procedures
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Professional Development Planning
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Analytical Thinking

Accomplishments

University of Washington Bothell

Goodlad Institute for Educational Inquiry

Member of Agenda for Education in a Democracy Scholars,

2006-2010

University of Texas At El Paso

BEEMS Conference

Bilingual Administrator of the Year

March 2007

Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association

National Distinguished Principal Nominee

June 2003

Texas Computer Educators Association

Administrator of the Year 1999-2000

State of Texas

Educational Technology Advisory Committee

Served on the committee from 2004-2006. The ETAC developed the Long Range Plan for Technology for the State of Texas, 2006-2020.

Member of the BEEMS Conference Advisory Council from 1999-2015

Member of State Deal of Bilingualism-Biliteracy Taskforce for the State of New Mexico 2014-2015

Certification

  • Texas, Mid-Management Administrator (Grades PK-12), Life
  • New Mexico, Secondary Social Studies (Grades 7-12), 06/30/25
  • New Mexico, Administrative-Level 3B (Grades K-12), 06/30/25

Affiliations

  • Association for Career and Technology Education
  • Phi Delta Kappa
  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
  • Institute for Language and Education Policy
  • Robert Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership

Presentations

  • University of Washington Bothell, Goodlad Institute for Educational Inquiry, Member of Agenda for Education in a Democracy Scholars, 2006, 2010
  • University of Texas At El Paso, BEEMS Conference, Bilingual Administrator of the Year, 03/2007
  • Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association, National Distinguished Principal Nominee, 06/2003
  • Texas Computer Educators Association, Administrator of the Year 1999-2000
  • State of Texas, Educational Technology Advisory Committee, Served on the committee, 2004, 2006, The ETAC developed the Long Range Plan for Technology for the State of Texas, 2006-2020.
  • BEEMS Conference, Member of the Advisory Council, 1999, 2015
  • State Deal of Bilingualism-Biliteracy Taskforce, Member for the State of New Mexico, 2014, 2015
  • National Association for Bilingual Education, 50/50 Two Way Dual Language Program Implementation
  • Texas Association for Bilingual Education, 50/50 Two Way Dual Language Program Implementation
  • International Society for Technology Education, Technology Integration in a 4th grade Two-Way Dual Language Classroom
  • Parent Engagement Conference, Keynote presentation on parental engagement with schools

Phone Home

(575) 882-2539

Volunteer Experience

Anthony, New Mexico/Texas Lions Club, 1990, present, Club Secretary/Treasurer 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2013-2017, Club President 1996-97, 1997-98, Club First Vice- President 1995-96, Leos Club Sponsor/Co-Sponsor 1995-2001, 2014-2017, Providing eye screenings and eye check ups and eyeglasses for all PreK -2nd grade students without Medicaid or personal insurance., Eye checkups and eye glasses for needy children from 3rd-12th grade who are referred from the Gadsden Independent School District., Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Baskets for the needy., Easter Egg Hunt for Special Education Children., Providing eye check ups and eyeglasses for adults and elderly who do not have the financial resources or insurance to cover the cost.

References

  • Dr. Josie Tinajero, Professor and Special Assistant to the Vice President for Research, University of Texas at El Paso, (915) 747-5572 / 5552, tinajero@utep.edu
  • Artemisa Villarreal, Director for Innovative Learning, Ysleta Independent School District, (915) 434-0673, avillarreal2@yisd.net
  • Angelica Nieto, Associate Superintendent for the Division of Academics, Ysleta Independent School District, (915) 434-0842, anieto@yisd.net
  • Homero Silva, Principal, Eastwood Knolls International School of Choice, 10000 Buckwood Ave., El Paso, Texas, (915) 434-4400, hsilva@yisd.net

University of Washington Bothell Goodlad Institute for Educational Inquiry Member of Agenda for Edu

Participated in a nationwide study conducted by a team led by Dr. John Goodlad on highly effective principals.

Timeline

Principal

Gadsden High School
07.2014 - 07.2023

College and Career Readiness Coordinator

Central Office
07.2013 - 06.2014

Bilingual Consultant

National Heritage Academies
02.2013 - 08.2013

Retired

None
12.2011 - 06.2013

Director for Academic Language Programs Department

Ysleta Independent School District
06.2007 - 12.2011

Guest Lecturer

University of Texas at El Paso
01.2005 - 05.2006

Principal

Canutillo Elementary School
01.1997 - 05.2007

Assistant Principal

Canutillo Elementary School
07.1995 - 12.1996

Assistant Principal

Gadsden High School
01.1988 - 01.1995

Social Studies Teacher, Head Coach for Track and Field and Cross Country Men’s and Women’s Teams

Gadsden High School
01.1982 - 01.1988

Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Foundations -

University of Texas at El Paso

M.A. Degree in Educational Administration -

New Mexico Sate University

B.A. Major in History, Minor in Anthropology -

University of New Mexico
  • Texas, Mid-Management Administrator (Grades PK-12), Life
  • New Mexico, Secondary Social Studies (Grades 7-12), 06/30/25
  • New Mexico, Administrative-Level 3B (Grades K-12), 06/30/25
Hector Girón