Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Alejandro Elias
Dr. Elias is a proud PSJA ISD alum and a longtime passionate educator with over 18 years of experience. After graduating from PSJA High School in 1988, he attended the University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and minored in English in 2004. He earned a Master of Arts Degree in Secondary Education from UTPA in 2009 and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Texas A&M University Kingsville in 2018.
During his tenure, Dr. Elias has served as a Science Teacher at San Juan Middle School and PSJA Southwest Early College High School. He served as a Principal at Alamo Middle School and most recently at his alma mater, PSJA Early College High School in San Juan. Dr. Elias first served as Interim Superintendent of Schools in November 2023 and was named PSJA ISD Superintendent in June 2024.
He is proud to be part of the PSJA Family and is passionate about working to provide all students with the best opportunities possible through districtwide efforts and collaborative partnerships.