Highland Park ISD
John Hinton has over two decades of educational experience, currently serving as a Teacher specializing in Leadership/Ethics, Senior Interns, and Student Council at HPISD since August 2003. Prior to this role, John worked as a Special Education Teacher at Round Rock ISD and Plano East HS, and also held a similar position at McDonald Middle School. Early career experience includes a role as a Fitness Specialist at Baylor Tom Landry Health & Fitness Center. John holds a Master of Education in Kinesiology and Exercise Science and a Bachelor of Science in the same field, both from The University of Texas at Austin.
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.