Southern Methodist University,
M.Ed.: Educational Leadership with a Specialization in Urban Schools
University of Houston, BS:
Criminal Justice with a Minor in Child Psychology
Aaron Joseph has dedicated his career to the challenges faced in urban education, uplifted by the inspiring work of Dallas ISD, mentored by impactful leaders, and working alongside those he leads in order to make a lasting impact in the communities he has served.
Prior to his career in teaching, Aaron worked as a Detention Officer in Houston’s Harris County juvenile and adult correctional facilities.
When he realized that he wanted to impact young people's lives before they entered the juvenile justice system, he turned to working in schools to help him reach his goal. He began his career in education as a 2014 Teach For America Mississippi Corps Member, serving as a 6th and 7th grade Math Teacher.
Returning to Texas, Aaron landed in Dallas ISD and has now served in both middle schools and elementary schools as Teacher, Campus Instructional Coach, and Assistant Principal. This past year Aaron served as Northeast Network Coordinator where he was able to see first-hand the transition from elementary to middle school and got to know the schools and leaders in the Skyline feeder pattern.
It is through these experiences that he has become convinced that the elementary years are crucial for laying the foundation for all student achievement that comes after. He firmly believes that the best teachers impact students' lives beyond the classroom and that every student has the capacity to create a better world.
Aaron is thrilled to be able to lead the work at Edna Rowe as Principal. He is eager to get to know the Edna Rowe staff and community and begin to build relationships that will ensure our students become the agents of change they are meant to be. His goal for accelerating success is to Listen & Learn before Leading.
A lifelong learner, Aaron enjoys reading (of course!) and spending time doing just about anything outdoors with his wife Iesha and 5-year-old daughter Kenslee. Most recently, Aaron has improved his mechanical toolkit and has taken on several DIY projects around the house.
Aaron’s “Walk-Up” Song
