Robert Lozano Jr.
Converse
Summary
Educational leader with over 25 years of experience in developing and expanding STEM programs that facilitate industry certifications and career readiness in Cybersecurity, Robotics, and Rocketry. Successfully established magnet academies and dual credit models that integrate real-world learning, collaborating with industry leaders like Toyota, Rackspace, and Amazon to create pathways aligned with national standards. Expertise in systems-level thinking and equity-driven design ensures students graduate with valuable credentials and skills. Proven track record in launching initiatives in aerospace rocketry, cybersecurity, and robotics that meet workforce demands and prepare students for future challenges.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Engineering & Technologies Academy
North East ISD
San Antonio
06.2015 - 06.2022
- Launched innovative programs in partnership with Toyota, Amazon, Rackspace, and others.
- Directed budget, staffing, scheduling, and recruitment for over 400 students.
- Aligned magnet pathways with national certifications and workforce requirements.
- Cultivated a culture of leadership density through competitions and field experiences.
Director of CTE, STEM & Advanced Academics
South San Antonio ISD
06.2011 - 06.2015
- Established district's inaugural Early College High School, pioneering educational innovation.
- Secured Memorandum of Understanding with Palo Alto College, enhancing dual credit opportunities for students.
- Developed training programs to support staff in achieving performance goals.
- Fostered a culture of innovation by encouraging creative problem-solving among teams.
- Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
- Developed advisory councils based on workforce projections to ensure relevant curriculum design.
- Managed compliance and funding for career and technical education across all district organizations.
Vice Principal / Summer School Principal
Kazen / Shepard Middle Schools, South San ISD
06.2009 - 06.2011
- Co-led district-wide Algebra Readiness initiatives with UTSA and Region 20.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Implemented intervention systems for at-risk and LEP students to enhance academic support.
- Championed data-driven instruction, improving academic outcomes through targeted tracking systems.
Assistant Principal
Judson ISD - Woodlake MS, Candlewood ES, Judson HS
Converse
06.1999 - 06.2009
- Led staff development workshops to enhance teaching strategies and student engagement.
- Coordinated curriculum implementation across grade levels to ensure educational alignment.
- Managed student discipline processes, fostering a safe and respectful learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and community members to strengthen school involvement initiatives.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with district policies and regulations.
- Supervised instructional staff, providing feedback and support for professional growth.
- Developed school improvement plans addressing academic and operational goals effectively.
- Facilitated data analysis meetings to inform instructional practices and decision-making processes.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, reviews of lesson plans and feedback from parents and students.
- Attended conferences related to educational leadership or policy making.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
Education
M.A. Educational Leadership -
UT San Antonio
B.A. Architecture -
UT San Antonio
Skills
- Program development and curriculum design
- Budget management and compliance
- Partnership building and collaboration
- Data analysis and reporting
- Staff development
- Public speaking
- Strategic planning
- Performance evaluation
- Hiring and retention
- Client relations
- Talent acquisition
- Financial management
- Visionary leadership
PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT
As a lifelong advocate for educational transformation, I believe in dismantling barriers to access and building scalable systems of learning that empower all students to thrive. I’m ready to channel that energy into a mission-aligned, future-facing organization like 2 Hour Learning, where innovation, AI, and human potential intersect.
Projects
- Led STEM-Based coaches and student PBL teams (CyberSecurity, Robotics & Rocketry) to compete and excel at the local, state and national levels as an extension of the learning in our magnet programs (2015-2022)
- Strategic Planner, Early College High School Design (2013–2015)
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
- Rackspace
- Toyota TX
- Amazon
- Plus-One Robotics
- HEB Manufacturing
- Jacobs Engineering
- UTSA
- Texas A&M College of Engineering (Engage 12)
- Palo Alto & St. Philip’s College
- North East Lakeview College
Certification
- Principal Administrator (PreK–12)
- Mid-Management (PreK–12)
- CADD Teaching License (Grades 6–12)
- T-TESS & ILD Certified
- Financial Licenses: Group 1, Series 6 & 63
Accomplishments
- 2017-2019 First Robotics Challenge World Qualifiers, Houston, Texas
- 2016-2018 TARC - Team America Rocketry Challenge Top 20 National Finalists, Great Plains, Virginia
- 2018-2019 CyberPatriot National Champions, Baltimore, Maryland
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
- Active member at my church along with leading a men's group
- Outdoors enthusiast - Fishing, hunting, golfing
- Financial planning as a broker
- Rehabbing rental properties
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director, Engineering & Technologies Academy
North East ISD
06.2015 - 06.2022
Director of CTE, STEM & Advanced Academics
South San Antonio ISD
06.2011 - 06.2015
Vice Principal / Summer School Principal
Kazen / Shepard Middle Schools, South San ISD
06.2009 - 06.2011
Assistant Principal
Judson ISD - Woodlake MS, Candlewood ES, Judson HS
06.1999 - 06.2009
M.A. Educational Leadership -
UT San Antonio
B.A. Architecture -
UT San Antonio
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