Dr. Sonia Jasso for NISD School Board District 2
A Commitment to Excellence, Equity, and Community.
Dedicated to Student Success.
★★★★★
Dr. Sonia Jasso for School Board
My platform focuses on the key priorities that matter most to our students, educators, and families:
Student Achievement – Enhancing academic performance, expanding opportunities, and addressing diverse learning needs for all students.
Teacher & Staff Support and Retention – Prioritizing a living wage for all NISD teachers & educators (including bus drivers, custodians, instructional assistants, and cafeteria workers). Providing professional development opportunities and a positive work environment to attract and retain top educators.
School Safety – Strengthening security measures, expanding mental health resources for students and staff, and fostering a safe, positive school culture.
Fiscal Responsibility – Ensuring transparent budgeting and effectively allocating resources for maximum impact.
Community Engagement – Strengthening partnerships with parents, businesses, and community members to ensure district decisions reflect our shared values.
Dr. Sonia Jasso Experience
Dr. Sonia L. Jasso brings over a decade of dedicated service in educational leadership, with extensive experience in leadership roles that have shaped critical campus operations. Her expertise spans student services, academic affairs, enrollment management, community outreach, athletics, dual enrollment initiatives, international programs, student success and engagement initiatives, and campus-wide retention strategies.
As a proud first-generation college graduate, Dr. Jasso understands firsthand the transformative power of education. She is passionate about empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential, a commitment she carries into her role as the Director of High School Programs at Palo Alto College. In addition, she shares her knowledge as a faculty member in the School of Business and Leadership Programs at Our Lady of the Lake University and the School of Professional Studies at the University of the Incarnate Word.
Dr. Jasso’s dedication to education and community service extends beyond the classroom.
San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness
Board President October 2022- 2024
Development Chair October 2021-2023
Board Member Jan 2020 - Dec 2024
KLRN Community Advisor Board
Advisory Member Oct 2020 - Jul 2024
Texas Women in Higher Education (TWHE)
Board Member Oct 2019 - Sep 2024
City of San Antonio Affirmative Action Advisory Committee
Advisory Member Oct 2019 - Present
She holds a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from Our Lady of the Lake University, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from The University of Texas at San Antonio, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Texas Tech University.
Dr. Jasso’s personal and professional dedication continues to make a lasting impact on her community and the field of education. She is committed to fostering student achievement, supporting teachers and staff, ensuring school safety, promoting fiscal responsibility, and strengthening community engagement.
Empowering Education Together
Committed to excellence, equity, and community for every student’s success in our schools.
Advocacy for Students
Supporting initiatives that ensure every student achieves their full potential, regardless of their background.
Educator Support
Fostering a strong environment where educators are valued, supported, and empowered to inspire students.
Building Community Partnerships
Strengthening bonds between schools, families, and community organizations for collective student success.
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Celebrating excellence, equity, and community in education together.
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