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Superintendent Takes Four Decades of Experience to Private Sector

The retired leader of a big-city school district has taken a role with an Austin-based company.

Austin-based engage2learn recently announced a new chief impact officer who will “collaborate with school leaders across the nation to create custom solutions and revolutionize professional development efforts.”

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Michael Hinojosa, Ph.D., was superintendent of Dallas ISD from 2005-2011 and 2015-2022 and served 43 years in public education.

According to the company website, engage2learn is the leading provider of education intelligence that “integrates professional growth analytics with student and staff outcomes data.” This enables schools to understand which programs are driving improved results.

Founded in 2011, the company is partnered with 300 public school districts and 1,000 schools including Arlington, Corpus Christi, Dallas and across the U.S.

“Transforming educational cultures through professional development is not only possible but is also paramount to retaining educators, driving performance and delivering measurable outcomes for students. I’m honored to join an organization dedicated to providing innovative, beneficial professional learning opportunities for education professionals,” Hinojosa said in a news release.

During his time in Dallas schools, he:
  • Launched a multiyear effort to integrate evidence-based, tech-enabled coaching.
  • Worked to establish collegiate high schools in Dallas, giving students the opportunity to graduate with a high school diploma and an associate's degree.
  • Worked with city and county leaders during Dallas County’s COVID-19 response, moving to remote learning.

“Dr. Hinojosa has focused on the mission of public schools and achieving that promise through positive, quantifiable results,” said company founder and CEO Shannon Buerk. “Throughout his career, he’s demonstrated a remarkable commitment to education and the unique skill set to create real and lasting change.

“Dr. Hinojosa shares our dedication to transforming the possibilities of public education, and we are thrilled and honored to join forces to have an impact on public schools nationwide.”