New Hillcrest Administrator Aims to Instill a Sense of Community

Balderas-Miller has drawn praise for ability to connect schools through sports

Candace Balderas-Miller recalls vividly her job interview at Molina High School more than a decade ago. Across the desk was Amanda Cofer, one of the few women to rise to the rank of campus athletic coordinator in Dallas ISD.

Balderas-Miller got the job, but also was inspired to think about a career path beyond the sidelines. After spending 10 years in various coaching roles at Molina, she was hired this summer as the new athletic coordinator at Hillcrest.

“I knew I wanted to move into athletic administration, but mostly it was about just doing the next right thing,” Balderas-Miller said. “I decided to throw my hat in the ring. To be honest, I d

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