San Antonio ISD confirms Jaime Aquino as new superintendent

Martinez said Aquino has successful by staying closely connected to the classroom and working collaboratively with educators and administrators at every level of a school system.

“Dr. Aquino also brings with him a deep appreciation for our multicultural community and the importance of building close relationships with families. We have been looking forward to tonight’s meeting to officially welcome Dr. Aquino as our new leader,” Martinez said.

According to a news release, aside from Aquino’s experience as a bilingual teacher and administrator in New York, his experience includes serving in leadership roles in school districts in Los Angeles; Denver; and Hartford, Connecticut. He most recently was a senior vice president at the company Discovery Education, where he oversaw efforts to supporting school systems’ work to ensure continuity of learning during the pandemic.

"I am honored and humbled to have been selected as the new superintendent for San Antonio Independent School District. I am grateful to the board of trustees for entrusting the future of over 45,000 students to my care,” Aquino said.

“It is not a task I take lightly, and I am ready to collaborate and lead our district powerfully forward. I consider myself a teacher first. Whether I was in Denver, New York or Los Angeles–I lead with a teacher's heart, and I am excited to walk back into the ‘classroom’ with SAISD's kids,” he added.

Aquino said in his short time in San Antonio, he has toured SAISD high schools and met with community members and students, adding tthey all expressed optimism for the future.

“I feel that same optimism about the future of SAISD. My path is similar to the families of SAISD, and I am ready to get to work in making a difference in the lives of all students, families, and staff in San Antonio,” Aquino said.