Our Team
Michael Gonzalez, Executive Director
Michael Gonzalez is the Executive Director of the Rural Schools Innovation Zone. Prior to starting this role he was principal of Premont Collegiate High School in Premont ISD and led the campus to the recognition of a Met Standards campus in 2017 and received a “B” in 2018 and 2019 school years. He has served as a History Teacher and coach in Odem-Edroy ISD, Athletic Director and then principal of Kingsville Academy High School, and High School Principal in Agua Dulce ISD and San Diego ISD. He holds a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies and a M.S. in Educational Administration. Mike loves family time with Judi, his wife of over 25 years, and his children, Danielle Nichole, Kristen Renee, and his son Jordan.
Our Partners
RSIZ Board of Directors
Doug Dawson, Chairman
Executive Director, School Innovation Collaborative
Dr. Rito Silva
Texas A&M Kingsville, Vice President of Student Affairs and Community Relations
Mary Alice Cantu
Coastal Bend College, Nursing Division Director
Dr. Leonard Rivera
Del Mar College, Associate Vice President, Continuing Education and Off-Campus Programs
Maria E. Anzualda
Brooks County ISD School Board Member
Adrian Perez
Freer ISD School Board Member
Fred Gutierrez
Premont ISD School Board President and Member
Rosalinda Flores
Benavides ISD School Board President and Member
Tiffeny Ranly
Agua Dulce ISD School Board Member and President
Districts
IHE Partners
Strategy & Operations
Workforce Partners
