Jennifer Saenz is a product of Dallas ISD starting her journey at Sydney Lanier Elementary, moving to W.E Greiner Middle School, and on to Booker T. Washington High School. In high school, her love for soccer took her to Duncanville ISD earning her a full ride to Northwood University. Jennifer’s journey brought her back to Dallas ISD where she began her career at Bonham Elementary as a bilingual teacher. She then continued her educational journey becoming a part of the inaugural administrative team, as the Reading instructional coach, to open Adelfa Callejo Elementary.

After completing 5 years at Callejo, Jennifer moved into an assistant principal position at Eladio R. Martinez Elementary for 3 years. Soon her talents were taken to a new ACE Campus in southwest Oak Cliff at Cochran elementary school. There Jennifer led the reading department and worked to take Cochran from an F to a B campus. After 18 years in education, Jennifer has learned that in order to lead you have to serve. She believes that all students deserve the best instruction in an environment that supports them not only academically, but socially and emotionally.

Callejo is near and dear to her heart as this is where the foundation of her leadership journey began. Here is where she learned to build trusting relationships, support, and help both students and teachers grow. She is excited about the opportunity to return to Callejo and use the skills she’s acquired during her journey to lead the campus where it all began.