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Name: Isabella Pifia-Hinojosa, Ed.D. or (Dr. Isabella Pina-Hinojosa)
Daytime phone number and business address: N. Perry Rd.
Carrollton, Texas
Occupation, location: Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Director, Program Compliance
Web site: http://www.cfbisd.edu/pages/deptsCurBilingual.cfm
Birth date and place: September 7 Laredo, Texas
Family: Husband-Blas Daniel Hinojosa; Son&Daughter-in-law—Ricardo Cuauht6moc
&Karina Hinojosa; Daughter& Son-in-law—Adelita X6chitl Hinojosa-Martin &
Edward Martin; Daughter& Son-in-law—Cristina& Cory Pollard; Daughter—Celina
Lizette Hinojosa; Granddaughter—Haley Pollard; Grandchild... baby on its way
The one thing I enjoy most about my work is: Enhancing the educational opportunities
for all students but specifically for those who are challenged with any disability or
acquiring English as an additional language.
My business philosophy is: be truthful
If I could,I'd be a: Theologian,but for now I continue to read, learn and grow
spiritually so at the end of my life, I can truthfully know that I did all that I could to help
others and live life to its fullest
I'm so sick of. the political stance to enhance the "self' and not the needs of the
community to better serve all
The four guests at my fantasy dinner party would be: Father(Dr.) John Corapi;
Mother Theresa of Culcutta; Dr. Robert Marzano; Dr. Brant Pitre
My hobbies are: photography, singing Spanish hymns, guitar
The last book I read was: Lord Have Mercy, (2003) Scott Hahn
I wish I knew how to: read music
My worst habit is: "Yes"
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Nobody knows I: participated with a 400+choir that sang at a Liturgical Mass
celebrated by Pope John Paul II when he visit San Antonio, Texas in 1987
The person I most admire is: Mother Teresa of Culcutta
My guilty pleasure is: picking up the guitar and playing it till I'm tired
I drive a: 2001 RX300 used vehicle
I'd like to be driving a: 2010 RX350 newer vehicle
My favorite restaurant is: one that is clean, not loud, with a friendly atmosphere,
reasonable in price with fresh food
I'm happiest when: speaking with the elderly or toddlers—they both say the darnest
things
I regret: Nothing because everything in life has shaped me into the person I'm today.
Therefore, I don't regret anything,but I look forward to life's additional experiences and
challenges
If I won the lottery, here's what I'd do just for me: Travel to Guatemala, Mexico and
Honduras to meet the children and elderly that my husband& I sponsor or educate
If I could change one thing about Denton,it would be: Denton is a lovely place to live
and raise children. I would like to enhance cultural partnerships across the communities.
When I retire,I plan to: Continue to grow spiritually by enhancing my faith. The more
we research and learn, the more we are led to the truth of life. I also plan to dedicate more
time to my community, family and grandchildren.
Community activities: Isabella is a professional member of the Association for
Supervision& Curriculum Development, Council of Educators for Students with
Disabilities, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Lambda Theta, Texas Council of Women School
Executives, Bilingual-ESL Ed. Association of the Metroplex, Texas Association for Bil-
ESL Education,National Assoc for Bil-ESL Ed., Teachers of English for Students of
Other Languages and Texas Teachers of English for Students of Other Languages.
Isabella is on the Advisory Board for Richland College and works closely with Texas
Education Agency on educational issues related with English Language Learners. She is
a founding member of a national advocacy group for English language learner and a
founding member of Denton LULAC Council#4366; Current LULAC Council#4366
President
In addition to these professional groups, Isabella leads a choir for one of the Spanish
Liturgical Masses at Immaculate Conception Church.
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