Superintendent

  Superintendent Dr. Saul Hinojosa

A passionate, student-focused educational leader, Dr. Saul Hinojosa joins South San Antonio ISD as Superintendent of Schools following a highly successful 15-year tenure at the helm of Somerset ISD.  

Under Dr. Hinojosa’s leadership, Somerset ISD achieved exemplary student performance and growth, resulting in A-ratings from the Texas Education Agency. During his tenure, Somerset ISD was recognized at the regional, state and national levels for academic achievement and innovation, particularly its success in recruiting, developing and retaining effective educators. Under Dr. Hinojosa, Somerset ISD established a reputation for initiating policies that put student needs first and equipped teachers with the tools and support to foster student success.  

Dr. Hinojosa’s vision for South San Antonio ISD is simple: keep the needs of students first through effective governance practices, sound financial management and an emphasis on high-quality curriculum and classroom rigor.    

A native of Freer, Dr. Hinojosa earned his Doctor of Education from the University of Texas at Austin, a master's degree from Texas A&M University at Kingsville and a bachelor's degree from Southwest Texas State University.   

Career Accomplishments  

• 2022 TASB Region 20 Superintendent of the Year  
• 2022 Blue Ribbon School Award (Somerset Elementary School) 
• 2021 TASA Region 20 School Board of the Year   
• 2019 South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Chamber Legend  
• 2018 University Council for Educational Administration Leadership Award 
• 2017 Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas Community Builder Award.