2007 Texas PTA Advisory Council
Jesus Honorio Chavez
Superintendent of Round Rock ISD
Jesus Honorio Chavez was born in Brownsville, Texas. In 1976, he entered Texas Southmost College in Brownsville, Texas, where he received an Associate of Arts degree in 1977. He attended The University of Texas at Austin in 1977-1978, and received the degree of Bachelor of Science with Highest Honors. He attended Pan American University, Brownsville, Texas and received a Masters of Education in August 1981. In June 1983, he registered at the University of Texas at Austin to pursue full time studies at the doctoral level. Dr. Chavez received his doctorate degree in May 1989.
Dr. Chavez was employed as a third grade teacher and school administrator in Brownsville ISD from 1979 to 1981. From 1981 to 1983 Dr. Chavez was Assistant Principal at Reynaldo Garza Elementary School in Brownsville. He was employed by the Round Rock Independent School District in January 1985 as a central office administrator, director, and assistant superintendent.
In 1995 Dr. Chavez was named Superintendent for Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. The district was Recognized four years in a row, and 20 of 21 schools were designated as Recognized.
Dr. Chavez served as Superintendent of Schools for the Corpus Christi Independent School District in July 2001, then on February 1, 2006 was hired as Superintendent of the Round Rock Independent School.
Dr. Chavez believes that "Equity, Efficiency, and Excellence" are hallmarks of a successful partnership among families, staff, and patrons in any educational system. In his first year as Superintendent of Round Rock ISD, he will focus on creating exemplary schools where students come first.
r. Chavez has been married to Martha Ruth for 25 years. Dr. Chavez and his wife have two children, Jesse (20) and Jaime (11).