Benigna Carcano

Benigna Carcano is an accomplished educational leader with extensive experience in school administration. Currently serving as the Founding Principal at IDEA Public Schools since August 2017, Benigna has previously held positions as Principal in Residence at IDEA from 2014 to August 2017, and as both Assistant Principal and Dean of Instruction at Hidalgo ISD from July 2008 to June 2014. Prior to that, Benigna worked at Mission CISD from 2001 to 2008 as a Testing Strategist and ELA Teacher. Benigna holds a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from The University of Texas-Pan American and completed coursework at Relay Graduate School of Education in June 2020.