Sharyland ISD Executive and Leadership Team

Azucena Garza, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Sharyland ISD, directs all human capital management initiatives. Overseeing recruitment, retention, and professional development programs, Azucena Garza ensures the district attracts and retains top-tier educational talent. This leadership role involves developing and implementing HR policies that align with the district's mission of inspiring, educating, and empowering students. By fostering a supportive work environment, the Chief Human Resources Officer contributes directly to the high standards of accountability and excellence in education. The strategic management of personnel resources is critical for delivering specialized academic programs and supporting diverse learners across the district. Azucena Garza's oversight extends to compensation, benefits, and employee relations, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with all relevant regulations. This ensures the smooth functioning of educational delivery across Sharyland ISD.

Susie Garza, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Sharyland ISD, spearheads strategic workforce planning and organizational development. Managing the full spectrum of HR operations, Susie Garza ensures robust talent pipelines and effective employee engagement strategies. This critical position involves cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth for all staff members, directly supporting the district's commitment to empowering students. By optimizing HR processes, the Chief Human Resources Officer enhances the district's capacity to deliver advanced academics and specialized programs. Susie Garza's responsibilities include overseeing employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance, thereby safeguarding the district's operational integrity. The effective management of human resources is fundamental to maintaining the high standards of excellence that define Sharyland ISD's educational mission. Susie Garza's leadership ensures that the district's most valuable asset – its people – are supported and developed to their fullest potential.

Heberto Hinojosa, the Chief Administrative Officer at Sharyland ISD, directs the comprehensive administrative functions supporting the district's educational mission. Overseeing critical areas such as finance, legal affairs, and inter-departmental coordination, Heberto Hinojosa ensures operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility. This executive role is pivotal in maintaining the high standards of accountability and excellence that Sharyland ISD upholds. By managing resources effectively, the Chief Administrative Officer enables the delivery of diverse academic programs and support services for nearly 10,000 students. Heberto Hinojosa's strategic oversight extends to policy development and implementation, ensuring alignment with the district's goals of inspiring, educating, and empowering learners. The Chief Administrative Officer plays a key part in fostering community engagement and strengthening partnerships that benefit student life. Heberto Hinojosa's leadership ensures the seamless execution of administrative processes, underpinning the district's commitment to student success and moral character development.

Mark Dougherty, the Chief Operations Officer at Sharyland ISD, drives the strategic execution of all operational facets essential for student success. Overseeing facilities management, transportation, and technology infrastructure, Mark Dougherty ensures a safe, efficient, and conducive learning environment for nearly 10,000 students. This vital role directly supports the district's commitment to inspiring, educating, and empowering learners to reach their full potential. By optimizing resource allocation and operational workflows, the Chief Operations Officer enhances the district's capacity to deliver advanced academic programs and specialized services. Mark Dougherty's leadership focuses on maintaining high standards of accountability and operational excellence across all district functions. The Chief Operations Officer is instrumental in managing the physical and technological resources that underpin the district's educational mission. Mark Dougherty's strategic direction ensures that all operational activities align with Sharyland ISD's overarching goals of fostering leadership and moral character.