Dr. Elena S. Hill serves as Assistant Superintendent for Early Learning in Dallas ISD where she works to create quality learning environments for children, build capacity in PreK-2nd grade teaching teams through high-quality coaching structures, build community stakeholder connections, and empower families to be their child’s best, first teacher.
In her previous roles, she served as executive director of a group of schools for six years, an elementary principal for four years and two years as an assistant principal. She is a proud Dallas ISD graduate who began her career as a Prekindergarten teacher. At the elementary level, Dr. Hill also taught kindergarten and elementary reading intervention to third through sixth graders.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in child development from the University of North Texas, two master’s degrees in elementary education and educational leadership from Texas A&M Commerce and University of North Texas respectively, and doctorate in educational leadership and policy from The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Hill has 28 years of service in education.