Dr. Marla Sheppard
Longview ISD
Dr. Marla Sheppard was chosen to lead Longview ISD in 2024, after serving in various educational leadership roles in Houston ISD, Fort Bend ISD, Kansas City Public Schools, and KIPP Texas Public Schools. She began her career as a math and science teacher and has served as an assistant principal, middle and high school principal, and assistant superintendent. Dr. Sheppard holds a B.S. in biomedical science from Texas A&M University and both an M.Ed. and Ed.D. from the University of Houston.
Dr. Hernandez
Edgewood ISD
Dr. Eduardo Hernández serves as the Superintendent of Schools for Edgewood ISD. He joined the district in June of 2018. During his nearly 30 years of service in education, Dr. Hernández has established a reputation for being a focused, strategic educational leader. He has a positive record of improving student achievement and effective communication skills that strengthen employee and community support. He holds a doctorate degree in Administration and Supervision and a master's degree from Texas A&M Commerce. He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and management from Texas Christian University. Additionally, he completed the Harvard University Institute for Superintendents and District Leaders.
Dr. Aquino
San Antonio ISD
Dr. Jaime R. Aquino became Superintendent of San Antonio ISD in May 2022. Dr. Aquino is committed to serving with a teacher’s heart, working tirelessly beside the SAISD familia to enhance student achievement, enrollment, and attendance. To him, it’s not about one, or some, or most – it’s about all kids. Dr. Aquino is a board member for the McNay Art Museum and Learning Forward. He is an alumnus of the Holdsworth Superintendent Leadership Program. He is the recipient of an outstanding leadership award from the National Diversity Council and was honored with the 2024 Instructional Leadership Award from the National Association of School Superintendents. He is the co-author of Breakthrough Principals: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Stronger Schools. Dr. Aquino earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology at the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo. At Fordham University, he received his master’s degree in bilingual education and his doctoral degree in curriculum and teaching with a specialty in language, learning, and literacy.