TEPSA Election: Reynaldo Rodriguez

Candidate for TEPSA Member At-Large

Reynaldo Rodriguez
South Texas ISD
Region 1

Present Position

Principal, South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy, South Texas ISD, Region 1, 6th-8th Grade

Formal Education

Doctor of Education, Texas A&M University Kingsville, Educational Leadership
Master of Arts, University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Educational Leadership
Master of Education, Stephen F. Austin State University, Kinesiology
Bachelor of Science, University of Houston, Kinesiology & Health

Educational Leadership

Teacher Incentive Allotment Student Growth Measures Subcommittee
Superintendent Advisory Committee
Strategic Planning Committee

TEPSA Leadership/Involvement/Awards

Region 1 TEPSAN of the Year
Region 1 President
TEPSA Grow Conference Attendee
TEPSA Summer Conference Attendee

School Honors/Accomplishments

School Attendance Improvement
Teacher Retention Improvement
School Culture & Morale Improvement

Community Involvement

Loaves and Fishes of Harlingen School Drive
San Benito Food Pantry School Drive
Rotary Club of San Benito School Drive

Other Professional Networks

Texas Association of School Administrators

Personal Information

I have been married to my wife, Josey, a high school Dual Speech teacher, for 6 years. We have a 4-year old son, Matthew, who started PreK this year and keeps us on our toes. We enjoy traveling as a family and are always looking for a free weekend to catch any University of Houston sporting event!

Platform Statement

PJ Caposey said, “The most important rule of educational leadership is always to remember that people, not policies or programs, are what drive highly effective schools.” Being a part of TEPSA is a testament to that. Throughout my time as a TEPSA member, I have seen firsthand the passion and dedication to ensure that Texas public schools are the best.

This organization offers the opportunity for leaders to develop their skills to better serve all those around them. I am an advocate for growth amongst all educators and fellow leaders. Together we can use our experiences to create change for districts and students in the great state of Texas.

Our responsibility is to be the voice between the teachers, administrators, and state leaders that can support our efforts to serve all students and TEPSA gives us that platform. Although there is still much work to be done, I believe serving on the board will assist in these efforts by lending passion for public education.

We must continue to build our school system for the better for all Texas public school students. Being a part of this great organization is a great platform to get the job done. As Cindy Tierney has mentioned, “The ripple effect…one small change can have an enormous impact” and TEPSA has and continues to do such. It would be an honor to serve with the best and lead the best as your next Member At-Large on TEPSA’s Executive Committee.

Vote February 21 - March 7

Voting Instructions

On February 21, eligible voters will receive an email with login instructions. Look for an email from vote@skypunch.tech.

Questions? Contact Anita.