Rick Salinas

Rick Salinas serves as the Assistant Principal at Austin Independent School District since July 2024. Previously, Rick held the position of Learning Development Manager/Business Operations Manager at Amiguitos Spanish Immersion Academy from October 2014 to April 2024, where revenue significantly increased from $77,329 in 2015 to $1,030,903 in 2023. Additionally, Rick worked as Associate Director at Hays Consolidated Independent School District from August 2018 to June 2023, focusing on developing comprehensive learning strategies and collaborating with stakeholders on improvement plans. Rick's earlier experience at Austin Independent School District from August 2003 to July 2018 included roles as Assistant Director of Operations, Assistant Director of Instruction, and Learning Facilitator/Performance Coach, where responsibilities encompassed implementing Social Emotional Learning activities, overseeing innovative programs, and teaching ESL classes. Rick holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from The University of Texas at Arlington and a degree in Political Science/History from Texas A&M International University.