Highland Park ISD
Jackelin Ortiz has extensive experience in the education sector, currently serving as a Structure Teacher at Highland Park ISD since July 2023. Prior to this role, Jackelin held the position of Case Manager-Inclusion/Resource Teacher at Waxahachie Independent School District from October 2016 to May 2023. Jackelin also worked as a Junior ABA Coach at Easter Seals North Texas and as a Behavioral Support staff member in the same school district. Additional experience includes serving as an In-Home Trainer at Denton ISD and as an Assistant Manager at Sonic Drive-In. Jackelin holds a Master's degree in Special Education and Teaching from Lamar University, a Teaching Degree from iteachU.S., a Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas, and an Associate degree from Navarro College.
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Highland Park ISD
The Highland Park Independent School District is located immediately north of downtown Dallas in the 6.21-square-mile suburban area of Highland Park, University Park and a small part of North Dallas. HPISD serves approximately 33,640 residents who are predominantly college-educated professionals and business leaders in the Dallas community. Since Highland Park schools were founded in 1914, there continues to be a proud tradition of excellence in academic, fine arts, athletics and community service. Dallas is home to the State Fair of Texas, some of the finest museums in the Southwest and many professional sports teams. Southern Methodist University, one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the South, is located in the Park Cities and offers a variety of concerts, lectures and athletic events to the surrounding area. The Highland Park Independent School District first opened its doors in October of 1914 with a four-room building on Cornell Avenue. Since then, it has grown to a district comprised of eight campuses: five elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school and one high school. The district has an enrollment of approximately 6,700 students and employs nearly 800 people, including more than 450 teachers.