06/25/2026
Jim Ned CISD is proud to announce the selection of April Santiago as the new Assistant Principal of Jim Ned High School.
Mrs. Santiago brings more than a decade of educational experience to the role, including extensive work in special education, instructional leadership, staff development, and student support. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to helping students succeed while supporting teachers and parents.
Most recently, Mrs. Santiago has served as a Special Education teacher at Jim Ned CISD, where she has collaborated closely with teachers, families, and administrators. She has also led the campus partnership with Special Olympics, expanding opportunities for students and strengthening community engagement.
Prior to joining Jim Ned, Mrs. Santiago served as Special Education Department Head at Clyde CISD, where she oversaw instructional programming, coached teachers and paraprofessionals, coordinated staffing and services, and worked alongside campus administrators to support student achievement and campus operations. She holds a Master of Education degree, Principal Certification, T-TESS Appraiser certification, and numerous leadership credentials focused on instructional excellence and school improvement.
"We are thrilled to welcome April into this new leadership role at Jim Ned High School. Bringing more than a decade of educational experience and a proven track record of instructional excellence, she is uniquely equipped for this position,” said Fred Dietz, principal, Jim Ned High School. “Having already seen her dedication to our community firsthand, I know her passion for student support and achievement makes her the perfect fit to serve our students and help our high school campus thrive.”
As Assistant Principal, Mrs. Santiago will help lead efforts focused on student achievement, campus culture, teacher support, and operational excellence while continuing to uphold the district's core values of being Tenacious, Respectful, Intentional, Brave, and Engaged.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Santiago on her new role and welcoming her to the Jim Ned High School administrative team.
