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Principal’s Message

Dear Students,

Welcome to the esteemed Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions! As your principal, I am thrilled to have you join a community dedicated to academic excellence, personal growth, and a passion for healthcare. Here, you will encounter a rigorous curriculum designed to challenge and inspire you, preparing you for the demands of the medical and health sciences fields. Expect to engage in hands-on learning, collaborate with like-minded peers, and develop the resilience and determination needed for future success. Remember, every challenge is an opportunity to grow. I encourage you to embrace each experience, support one another, and strive for your very best. Together, we will achieve great things!

Principal J. Herrera

Jesse Herrera, Principal 
Phone: 713-741-2410
Email: Jesus.Herrera@houstonisd.org

Jesse Herrera is a proud, native Houstonian with more than 30 years of experience in public education. Many of those years have been in HISD. Herrera began his career as a bilingual teacher at the elementary level. He then served as assistant principal at both Crespo Elementary School and Park Place Elementary School.

In 2004, Herrera became the principal of Sanchez Elementary School and was the founding principal of Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk. This partnership with Baylor College of Medicine would create one of the only middle schools in Texas with a focus on biotechnology and health sciences. During his six years at BCMBAR, the school won multiple international, national, and district-wide awards.