SAISD: SAISD Board President And Interim Superintendent Announce United Vision Moving Forward

San Antonio TX

30 September, 2021

10:25 AM

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Press release from the San Antonio ISD: 09/29/2021 What:        SAISD Board President and Interim Superintendent announce united vision moving forward Dr. J to read "Horton Hatches The Egg" to young learners Who:          Christina Martinez, SAISD Board President Dr. Robert Jaklich, SAISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Zavala, Wilson Elementary School Principal Wilson Elementary School students                    When:        Sept. 30, 2021 (Thurs), 10 a.m.    Where:      Wilson Elementary School, 1421 Clower St., 78201  San Antonio ISD Board President Christina Martinez and new Interim Superintendent Robert Jaklich will be available to take questions from the media about Dr. Jaklich's appointment as interim superintendent and their joint vision moving forward this school year.  Following the press conference, Dr. Jaklich, warmly known as Dr. J, will read one of his favorite books to young students at Wilson Elementary School. He will read "Horton Hatches the Egg," by Dr. Seuss.  On Sept. 20, the SAISD Board of Trustees voted to name Dr. Jaklich as the district's interim superintendent. He took over the role Wednesday, Sept. 29. Dr. Jaklich has a decade of experience leading other school districts. He most recently served as superintendent for Victoria ISD, and prior to that, he led Harlandale ISD. (See full bio.) His appointment follows Superintendent Pedro Martinez leaving for Chicago Public Schools, where he is chief executive officer.    This press release was produced by San Antonio ISD. The views expressed here are the author's own.