Hugo Orantes, Ph.D.

School administrator, former counselor, passionate advocate for social justice & equity, Bilingual education & most importantly, a loving father and husband!

[ELPS UTSA @TeamELPS]

So happy to see 2 ELPS @UTSAAlumni as assistant principals at Smith Elementary in @SAISD. Dr. Orantes earned his Ph.D. through ELPS and M.Ed. from @UTSACounsDept Ms. Menchaca earned her M.Ed. through ELPS. Congratulations to you both!

[Hugo Orantes, Ph.D. @HugoOrantes1]

Beyond proud of the AMAZING accomplishments of all our MFI students and their teachers. Today, @SAISDBrackHS took best HS short film, best PSA, and the won the grand prize for all High Schools at Film Fest! 🥳👏🏼🙌 🦅💜 #SAISDFilmFest #ProudAdmin @kellyleeduncan @nq_davila

[Brackenridge HS, SAISD @SAISDBrackHS]

Our @BrackenridgeMfi Senior awards were tonight! Such a great time celebrating the success of our #Eagles and their #Creativity! #BrackFamilia @nq_davila @HugoOrantes1

[Hugo Orantes, Ph.D. @HugoOrantes1]

What an honor to attend the 105th Annual Military Cadet Ball with @SAISDBrackHS Eagle Battalion. Beyond proud of their current & future accomplishments. 💜🦅🫡🫶🏽@SAISD

[Hugo Orantes, Ph.D. @HugoOrantes1]

@nq_davila @SAISDBrackHS @BraxAttax95 👏🏼👏🏼🫡

[Hugo Orantes, Ph.D. @HugoOrantes1]

Proud AP moment: Our forensic team put their criminal investigation skills into action. Kudos to Mr. Menchaca for providing our students with memorable, hands-on learning opportunities. 🕵️‍♂️🔍🕵🏻‍♀️🔦🧤👣🥽 @SAISDBrackHS 🦅💜@SAISD @SAISD_Science

[Noemi Davila @nq_davila]

We cannot end Assistant Principal Week without giving a public shout out to the dedicated @SAISDBrackHS APs- Ms. Calaway, Ms. Guerrero, Ms. Menchaca, Dr. Orantes and Dr. Villalobos. Thank you for all you do!

[Hugo Orantes, Ph.D. @HugoOrantes1]

We continue to recognize our amazingly talented MFI students @SAISDBrackHS! They were selected for demonstrating, Teamwork, Initiative, Creativity, & Commitment! 📸 🎞️ 🎥💻 Congratulations! 🎉👏🏼👏🏼🥳 @SAISD @nq_davila

[Hugo Orantes, Ph.D. @HugoOrantes1]

@EaglesSoccerBHS @6a_28

[Hugo Orantes, Ph.D. @HugoOrantes1]

How cool is this!? We were honored to have former @SAISDBrackHS alumni that were a part of our Media & Film Institute(MFI) program visit us today. These alumni now have careers with @ksatnews! 🎉💜🦅 @SAISD

[Hugo Orantes, Ph.D. @HugoOrantes1]

Super proud of both our boys & girls varsity soccer teams that fought hard tonight against Sam Houston. Congrats to our boys for bringing home a W! 🥳🥅⚽️ @SAISDBrackHS @BrackAthletics

[Hugo Orantes, Ph.D. @HugoOrantes1]

Best part of my day is when I get to engage with our amazing students in action! 👨🏽‍🔬👩🏻‍🔬 #ProudAdmin 💜🦅@SAISDBrackHS @SAISD

[Hugo Orantes, Ph.D. @HugoOrantes1]

@BrackWrestling @CoachSASalas @LillyCalawayMEd @SAISDBrackHS What an AMAZING group of student athletes! 🤼‍♂️ 🦅💜

[Hugo Orantes, Ph.D. @HugoOrantes1]

Our students & staff were comfy learning in their onesies/PJs today @SAISDBrackHS! Wishing everyone a Wonderful Winter Break! 🎄🎅🏼🎁💜🦅@SAISD

[Hugo Orantes, Ph.D. @HugoOrantes1]

The Holiday spirit continues @SAISDBrackHS!🎄Grateful to be able to enjoy a delicious luncheon with our Brack familia. 💜🫶🏽🦅

[Hugo Orantes, Ph.D. @HugoOrantes1]

He’s a mean one, Mr. Grinch. 💚❤️💚❤️ Loving the Holiday spirit @SAISDBrackHS. @SAISD

[Hugo Orantes, Ph.D. @HugoOrantes1]

@nq_davila @SAISDBrackHS @SAISDFineArts 👏🏼👏🏼🫶🏽💜

[Hugo Orantes, Ph.D. @HugoOrantes1]

Our kids are amazing! 🎶🎵🎼 🤩💜🦅 @SAISD

[Noemi Davila @nq_davila]

Let the joy of the season continue @SAISDBrackHS with our orchestra and band students performing for our families! @SAISDFineArts

[Hugo Orantes, Ph.D. @HugoOrantes1]

@TeamELPS @UTSA @UTSACOEHD @UTSAGradSchool @UTSAAlumni @SAISD @edithorantes1 @torresutsa Thank you for the invitation. It was a beautiful evening. 🧡💙🤙🏽

[Hugo Orantes, Ph.D. @HugoOrantes1]

What an honor to join together in celebrating an AMAZING social justice advocate, mentor, & incredible human being, Dr. Encarnacion Garza. His impact & contribution to education has & will continue to transcends exponentially! #UTSA #USLC @UTSA

[Hugo Orantes, Ph.D. @HugoOrantes1]

@DrMoniByrne @TeamELPS @MariRodPhD @torresutsa @UCEA @UCEAJSN @UCEAGSC @DivA_EdLead @DivisionAGSC @icpel What an amazing group of transformative leaders! 💙🧡💙🧡