Rick Reedy - Superintendent of Schools
reedyr@friscoisd.org

Originally from: Whitesboro, Texas

Education: Texas A&M Commerce, B.S. 1970, M.S. 1973, Ed.D. 1990

Work Experience:

• Whitewright ISD - Teacher 1970
• Trenton ISD - Teacher/Coach 1971-1975
• Frisco ISD - Teacher/Coach 1976-1978
• Asst. Principal 1979-1980
• Principal 1981-1992
• Asst. Superintendent 1992-1996
• Superintendent 1997-Present

What brought me to Frisco: A great job in a fine community.

What I like most about my job: The privilege of working with outstanding educators, parents and students

Professional Associations:

• Lone Star Investment Board
• UIL Legislative Committee (chair)
• Academic Decathlon State Board
• Visioning Institute
• UIL Region 24 Music Committee (chair)
• Texas Association of Suburban and Mid Urban Schools
• Fast Growth Schools Coalition

Hobbies: Golf, tennis and reading

Family: Wife Judith, Sons Matt and wife Amy, Blake and wife Katie, and Ross; three grandsons Nathan, Ryan and Luke.

Extended Bio

Keri Miller - Assistant to Superintendent and Board of Trustees
millerk@friscoisd.org

Originally from: South Central Iowa

Education: BA Accounting, Secondary Education Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa

Work Experience: I worked in finance and accounting for several years before teaching secondary business education at Frisco High School in 1995.  I moved from Frisco High School to the superintendent’s office in the summer of 1998.

What brought me to Frisco: After my husband received a job offer in Dallas back in the early 90s, we shopped around and felt like Frisco was the perfect fit.  Having come from a very small farming community in Iowa and with Frisco being a relatively small town at the time, we thought it would be much easier to have the town grow around us than try to acclimate our three young children to a large metropolitan area.  We haven’t been disappointed for one second!

What I like most about my job: The opportunity to work with a great group of people in such an exciting and dynamic organization and community.

Debra Nelson - Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction
nelsond@friscoisd.org

Originally from: Commerce, Texas

Education: East Texas State University(B.S. - 1978, M. Ed. - 1980, Ed.D - 1983)

Work Experience:

• 1996 - Present FISD
• 1987-1996 Coppell ISD Elementary Principal
• 1982-1987 Kaufman ISD Elementary Principal
• 1978-1982 Commerce ISD Elementary Teacher

What brought me to Frisco: To be part of a diverse and growing district that promotes excellence in all endeavors

What I like most about my job: Our growth brings opportunities for new challenges and diverse thinking

Professional Associations:

• Texas Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, former president
• Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (national), board member
• TEPSA Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association, former president
• IRA International Reading Association
• TASA - Texas Association of School Administrators
• Frisco Rotary Club

Personal Information (family, hobbies, etc.): Traveling, reading, collecting antique glassware and antique school readers

Richard Wilkinson  - Assistant Superintendent for Facilities and Finance
wilkinsr@friscoisd.org 

Originally from: Born in Cameron, Texas; Raised in Irving, Texas

Education: University of Texas Arlington - Bachelors; University of North Texas - Masters Ed.

Work Experience:

• Assistant Superintendent (3 years)
• Personnel (1 year)
• Principal, Middle School (7 years)
• Asst. Principal, High School (3 years)
• Asst. Principal, Middle School (3 years)
• Teacher (2 years)
  

What brought me to Frisco: Dr. Reedy and the opportunities to learn and expand my role in Administration; fast growth and challenges; my family and I liked the atmosphere of the school district and Frisco.

What I like most about my job: Opportunities to learn

Professional Associations and Recognition:

• Middle School Principal of the Year - Region 10
• National Blue Ribbon School
• Vice President - N. Texas Middle School Association (1993-95)

Doug Zambiasi - Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services

zambiasd@friscoisd.org 

Originally from: Owosso, Michigan

Education:

• Ferris State College, Big Rapids, Michigan
• Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan
• University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
• TWU, Denton, Texas 

Work Experience:

• Assistant Superintendent for for Administrative Services
• Principal, Middle School 
• Asst. Principal, High School 
• Community Education Director
• Teacher - US Government

What brought me to Frisco: I arrived in Frisco to work for Superintendent Justin Wakeland and I am beginning my 27th year in FISD. I was originally hired as the Community Education Director.

What I like most about my job: I enjoy the people I work with in FISD and although I don't have as much daily contact with the kids as in the past, I try to get away from the office as much as possible to interact with our students.

Professional Association and Recognition: The rewards and achievements come from former students who see you and say that you made a difference or you had a positive impact on them.

Personal Information (family, hobbies, etc.): I enjoy reading and all sports.

Linda R. Bass, Ed.D. - Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources 

basslr@friscoisd.org

Originally from:  Oak Park, Illinois

Education: BS – North Texas State University; MS, Ed.D. – East Texas State University

Work Experience:

• 2001 – present Frisco ISD
• 1993 – 2001 Executive Director, Human Resources, Richardson ISD
• 1987 – 1993 Principal, Richardson ISD
• 1978 – 1987 Teacher, Richardson ISD

What I like most about my job: The selection and retention of the best qualified employees for all positions in FRISCO ISD is an exciting challenge.

Professional Associations:

• Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators
• American Association of School Personnel Administrators
  Frisco Rotary Club
• American Association of School Administrators

Personal Information (family, hobbies, etc.): Gardening, cooking, traveling

Rick Burnett - Executive Director of Student Services

burnettr@friscoisd.org

Originally from: Wylie, Texas

Education: Bachelors in Political Science from UTA, Masters in Educational Administration from ETSU (now TAMU Commerce)

Work experience: Teacher/Coach, Kaufman High School 1974-1980

Assistant Principal and Associate Principal, Allen High School 1981-1992

Principal, Frisco High School 1992-2008

What brought you to Frisco: The opportunity to serve as Principal of Frisco High School

What I like about your job: As do most educators, I enjoy the opportunity to work with students and other educators. As educators I strongly believe we have the opportunity to impact not only the individuals with whom we work; but our community, our state and our nation.

Professional associations and recognition: Texas Association of Secondary School Principals and Texas Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, TASSP High School Principal of the year for Region 10

Personal information: Married to Wanda; son Beau, daughter Lindsey, son in law Aaron, all 3 proud Frisco High School graduates. I enjoy hunting, snow skiing and reading.

Melissa Fouche - Executive Director of Technology and Information Systems

fouchem@friscoisd.org

Originally from: Perry, Oklahoma

Education: Oklahoma State University, B.S. 1991;  Masters in Educational Administration from University of North Texas

Work Experience: After teaching high school business and technology classes for four years in Houston, I moved to Lewisville and taught for one year in 1996.  While there, I learned of an opening to teach technology in Frisco ISD.  I loved the town and the people, and began working with the instructional technology department at its inception.  It has been really exciting watching the district and department grow.  It has been an amazing opportunity to be a part of it all.

What I like most about my job: Without a doubt, the people I get to work with--they are as good as it gets.  I also love that technology is always changing and creating more and more neat learning opportunities for kids, teachers, parents....and me!
Professional Associations:  TCEA, ISTE, TecSig
Hobbies:  Keeping up with my two little girls, Tatum and Carter, and my husband, Todd.  We are both very close to our families, so we like to have them come stay with us whenever they can.  I have a lifelong love of fitness, so I try to work that in when possible. 

Shana Wortham - Executive Director of Communications and Community Relations
worthams@friscoisd.org

Originally from: Prosper, Texas - Collin County, parents grew up in Frisco

Education: Texas A&M University

Work Experience: I was a newspaper reporter before I entered the field of school public relations in 1989. I came to Frisco ISD in 1998.

What brought me to Frisco: Having worked in a high-growth area, I knew I wanted to be in on the ground floor of Frisco ISD's boom and to be a part of such a winning team. Working at Frisco also allows me to be closer to family.

What I like most about my job: The people -- they are dynamic, genuine and they truly care about kids.

Professional Associations and Recognition: Leadership Frisco graduate, Texas School Public Relations Association (served on Board), National School Public Relations Association.

Hobbies: Reading, cooking, traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with family.