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Biz_Profile_-_DRC_2010_PINA-HINOJOSA Denton Record-Chronicle Depend On Uv Daily! %%%w.den1onrc.com The Denton Record-Chronicle 2011 Business Profile Thank you for volunteering to complete a"Business profile"questionnaire. These profiles run weekly on Sundays in the Business Section. Please answer all the questions and return as soon as possible. We prefer you answer and return by e-mail to kramirez(d),dentonrc.com, but you may return by fax to 940-566-6888 or by mail. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Karina Ramirez at 940-566-6878 or Managing Editor Dawn Cobb at 940-566-6879. Again, thank you. 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" Denton Rccortl-Chronicle Depend On Uv Daily! %%%w.den1onrc.com 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. Do you know other members of your community who are active in organizations, their cities or schools? If you think this person would make a good"Business profile" subject Denton Record-Chronicle Depend On B Daily! %%%w.denlonrc.com for the Denton Record-Chronicle,please let us know. List the nominee's name, hometown, phone number and a brief description of community activities. Feel free to provide more than one name to Karina Ramirez at kramirezAdentonrc.com. Thanks for your time and help. —Dawn Cobb, Managing Editor.