Mr. Joseph G. Rendon serves as superintendent of the Por Vida Academy Charter District (PVA) based in San Antonio, Texas.
Under the direction of Mr. Rendon’s
strong leadership for over 24 years, the district now has two campuses, Por Vida Academy on the Southside of San Antonio and Por Vida Academy - Corpus Christi High School in Corpus Christi. PVA
was one of the original 19 charter districts in the state of Texas.
He started his career as the school
social worker of the charter district and worked his way into the
classroom and ultimately the district leader.
Mr. Rendon began his passion for
educating and caring for children at Our Lady of the Lake University
where he earned his bachelor of social work. Soon after graduation he
relocated to Ruidoso, New Mexico and began fieldwork as a caseworker for
child protective services.
After a year of difficult and
heartbreaking work, he decided to return home and complete his master’s
of social work at Our Lady of the Lake University.
During his tenure at PVA, Mr. Rendon
has earned his teaching certificate, principalship, and superintendent
certification. He works diligently to ensure that students at the Por
Vida campuses have access to quality teachers and a chance to complete
their education.
Mr. Rendon is also very active outside his life as a superintendent with his family, including his wife and four children.
The Salary of the Executive Director/Superintendent of Por Vida, Inc. is $150,000 per year.
