Education
BY BROOKE SJOBERG
Previously, Raúl Peña served in executive leadership positions for Fort Worth and Dallas ISDs.
Superintendent Raúl Peña addressed the board of directors at his rst Hutto ISD meeting Aug. 31.
PHOTOS BY BROOKE SJOBERG COMMUNITY IMPACT
New Superintendent Raúl Peña shares plan for growth in Hutto ISD The Hutto ISD board of trustees voted Aug. 31 to hire Raúl Peña as its new superintendent. Com- munity Impact spoke with Peña, who previously worked for Fort Worth and Dallas ISDs, about his plans for his rst year in Hutto. What should parents know about you? Students come rst. The main reason why I’m here is to make sure that every student has an opportunity to sit at the table of their choice and that they have access to grade-level curriculum and to make sure that through their path in Hutto
ISD schools, any of our schools, that they have an opportunity to have that quality instruction and exposure to an engaging environment, both in the classroom and at after-school activities. What are some of your plans to address Hutto ISD’s growth? I will continue to work side by side with the board and see what their vision is, and continue to engage in meaningful and intentional work with them. Communication is going to be critical as part of that ongoing relationship. I will also work with the city and our parents, community and busi- nesses, as they’re all part of the community and its growth. It’s going to be important to be intentional about our student projections, our anticipated growth and making sure that the board has the best information in front of them so that we can make the best decisions for our students.
What experiences do you think have shaped your approach to improving student outcomes? When I rst started teaching, I had 35 fth-grad- ers as a rst-year teacher, and I know that I proba- bly didn’t do my best that year as I was learning to teach. But you’re able to re ect on those experi- ences and be able to grow and to take feedback from others. Making sure that you’re always open to feedback and growing is a very important part of this role.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity. For a longer version, visit communityimpact.com .
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