Life School is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Genesis Dominguez and Jason L. Ruiz. Both bring strong personal ties to the Life School community and will help guide the district's continued mission to develop leaders with life skills through strong academics, character training, and partnerships with parents and the community.
Genesis Dominguez
Genesis Dominguez is a 2025 graduate of Life High School Waxahachie and a lifelong Life School student, K-12. She currently attends Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where she is pursuing degrees in Psychology and Political Science with plans to attend law school, and serves on SMU's Campus Services Advisory Board. Dominguez is a Pre-Law Scholar and works as a Legal Assistant at the Law Office of Ron B. Johnson in Waxahachie. While at Life School, she was named a Turner Scholar and founded the Mock Trial organization at Life High School Waxahachie. The youngest member of the Life School Board, Dominguez has served since June 2026 and continues to stay connected to the district through family members who currently attend Life School.
"Life School has had a lasting impact on my life, and I am honored to have the opportunity to give back to the community that invested so much in me," said Dominguez. "I hope to bring a thoughtful perspective, advocate for students and families, and help ensure that future generations have access to the same opportunities and support that helped shape my own journey."
Jason L. Ruiz
Jason L. Ruiz is a veteran financial services professional based in DeSoto, Texas, with more than 28 years of experience in the banking industry. He currently serves as AVP – Relationship Manager at PlainsCapital Bank in DeSoto, specializing in commercial and business banking solutions and helping local enterprises gain access to capital. Ruiz is also an active civic leader in Southwest Dallas County, serving as a Board Member and Public Policy Liaison for the Hispanic Coalition of North Texas and as Past Chair of the board of Leadership Southwest, where he received the 2025 Honorable Curtistene S. McCowan Distinguished Leadership Award. A longtime member of the Life School community, Ruiz is the father of three daughters who all graduated from Life School as lifelong Life School students.
"I'm looking forward to serving on the board and contributing my skills and talents to help push forward for our next generation of Lifers," said Ruiz. "I strongly believe Life School's teachers, staff, administrators and coaches all played a role in giving my daughters the opportunities to pursue their dreams and go on to further education. Seeing all three of them graduate as Lifers, with two completing the Dual Credit program and all three serving as team captains, speaks to the kind of impact this school community has on its students."
"We are excited to welcome Genesis and Jason to our Board of Directors," said Dr. Brent Wilson, Life School Superintendent. "Genesis brings the fresh perspective of a recent graduate stepping into her own leadership journey, while Jason brings the perspective of a longtime community member who has watched his three daughters thrive at Life School. Together, they will strengthen our board and further our mission of preparing students to learn, lead and live for life."
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Life School is a tuition-free, public charter school with campuses in Cedar Hill, Dallas (Oak Cliff, Mountain Creek), Lancaster, Red Oak and Waxahachie, TX. Life School develops leaders with life skills through strong academics, character training, and partnerships with parents and the community. Its mission is accomplished in part through the financial support of donors who provide scholarships to help make students ready to learn, ready to lead and ready for life.
Parents who are interested in enrollment can visit lifeschool.net/learn-about-life. Partners who would like to support Life School financially can give online at lifeschool.net/give.
