Johnny Angel Diaz has been in educational leadership for more than 24
years. He began as a Trustee in Edgewood ISD, where his passion for
supporting students began. Mr. Diaz became an alternative-certified
bilingual teacher in Dallas Public Schools. Later, he returned and
joined San Antonio ISD to teach at Graebner Elementary School and
Madison Elementary School. He served at Knox Early Childhood Education
Center as a campus instructional coordinator. He was promoted to
assistant principal and served at Hillcrest Elementary School, Beacon
Hill Academy, and DeZavala Elementary School. He was honored to be named
principal at Benavidez Elementary School in South San Antonio ISD. In a
two-year span, he was promoted to principal at Zamora Middle School.
Mr. Diaz attended St. Mary's University and Southwest Texas University
where he received a B.A. and M.A. in Political Science. He considers
himself a life-long learner.