Born in southern Texas, Alejandro Benavides migrated to Aurora, Illinois in 1950. After four years in the Air Force, he began his quest for higher education. Alejandro earned an AA in sociology, a ...voir plusBorn in southern Texas, Alejandro Benavides migrated to Aurora, Illinois in 1950. After four years in the Air Force, he began his quest for higher education. Alejandro earned an AA in sociology, a BS in special education, and a master’s in education and was awarded a PhD in Education Leadership.voir moins