Professional Associations

• Adjunct Professor

• Member, TASBO

• Member, TASA

Joined Frisco ISD

2004 – 2015; Rejoined 2019

What brought me to Frisco

Professional opportunities, exemplary teachers and instructional leaders, and a caring community. I am at home here because of our vision to know every student by name and need.

Family

Wife, Michelle and two girls, Ashlyn, and Jordyn

Education

• Bachelor of Arts – Southern Methodist University

• Master’s Degree in Educational Administration – Texas A&M University – Commerce

• Doctorate Degree in Education – Texas A&M University – Commerce

What I like most about my job

Working with committed educators who are leaders and passionate about maximizing the individual potential within each of our students.

Work Experience

• 2015 – 2019 Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction – Marble Falls ISD

• 2013-2015 Area Director for Secondary Instruction – Frisco ISD

• 2007 – 2013 Director of Career & Technical Education – Frisco ISD

• 2008 -2013 Principal of Frisco ISD CTE Center – Frisco ISD

• 2006-2007 Assistant Principal at Liberty High School – Frisco ISD

• 2004 – 2006 Assistant Principal at Centennial High School – Frisco ISD

• 2002 -2004 Assistant Principal at JJ Pearce High School – Richardson ISD

• 1993 – 2002 Teacher / Athletic Trainer at JJ Pearce High School – Richardson ISD

Professional Associations

• ASCD - Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development

• TXASCD - Texas Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development

• TEPSA - Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association

• TASSP - Texas Association of Secondary School Principals

• TASA - Texas Association of School Administrators

Joined Frisco ISD

2015

Education

• Bachelor of Science - University of North Texas

• Master’s Degree in Educational Administration – Texas A&M University – Commerce

•  Doctorate Degree in Education – University of North Texas

What brought me to Frisco

The amazing work happening in Frisco ISD is what brought me here. I was inspired by the mission to know every student by name and need. The district has been such a supportive place to work and there is such a strong sense of family that keeps me here. I can’t imagine being in any other district! 

What I like most about my job

I enjoy working with the great people in this district. The collaboration among campuses and leaders at all levels is like no other place I have been. I love the clarity of purpose in our district and the strong commitment to our mission. 

Work Experience

• 2022-2023 Executive Director of Teaching and Learning – Frisco ISD

• 2015–2022 Managing Director of Schools – Frisco ISD

• 2014-2015 Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction- Melissa ISD

• 2008-2014 Campus Principal- Melissa ISD

• 2006 -2008 Campus Assistant Principal-Melissa ISD

• 2003-2006 Elementary Teacher- Mckinney ISD

• 2000-2003 Elementary Teacher-Richardson ISD

Professional Associations

• Texas Association of School Administrators

• TEPSA - Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association

• TXASCD - Texas Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development

What brought me to Frisco

I was attracted to the family atmosphere of FISD and the intense focus on meeting the needs of each child. I welcomed the opportunity to be a part of such a dynamic, fast-growing district.

Family

Husband, Ian and son, Will

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education: The University of Texas at Austin; Master's degree in Educational Administration: Southwest Texas State University; Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership K-12: Dallas Baptist University

What I like most about my job

Facilitating the recruitment, selection, and retention of the best educators for our students is both challenging and rewarding every single day!

Work Experience

• Richardson ISD: Administrative Intern for Human Resources

• Richardson ISD: Assistant Principal

• Richardson ISD: Executive Director for Curriculum and Instruction

• Richardson ISD: Executive Director for Human Resources

• Austin ISD: Teacher

• Austin ISD: New Teacher Specialist/SWTSU Adjunct Professor

Professional Associations & Recognition

• American Association of School Personnel Administrators

• Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators

• North Central Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators

Work Experience

Professional Associations

• TASSP – Texas Association of Secondary School Principals

• TASPA – Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators

• NCTASPA – North Central Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators

Joined Frisco ISD

2017

Education

Texas A&M University, 2010

What brought me to Frisco

Prior to working at Frisco ISD, my family chose Frisco as the community we wanted to raise our family.

What I like most about my job

I enjoy promoting the successes and accomplishments of our students, staff, campuses and district as a whole.

Work Experience

• Texas House of Representatives -Austin, TX 2010-2014

• The Ratliff Group- Coppell, TX 2014-2016

• Coppell ISD - Coppell, TX 2016-2017

Professional Associations

• TSPRA

• NSPRA

• TASA

Joined Frisco ISD

2004

What brought me to Frisco

I had heard about what an awesome school district Frisco ISD was and wanted my son to go to school in Frisco. I was lucky to get a job as a Technology Integration Facilitator for two elementary campuses. What has kept me in Frisco is the friendships that I have made throughout my time in FISD.

Education

• University of Texas at Austin – Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Learning & Development

• University of North Texas – Master’s Degree in Educational Admin

What I like most about my job

I get to come to work every day and help students and teachers. It is exciting to see what technology can do for teaching and learning by engaging our students and helping them make connections. I also love that I get to collaborate with some of the best on our team.

Work Experience

• Middle school Sped Teacher

• Elementary Sped Teacher

• Elementary Teacher

• Technology Integration Facilitator

• Elementary Instructional Technology Coordinator

• Director of Digital Learning

Professional Associations

• Texas Computer Educator Association

• The Consortium for School Network

• Texas Education Technology Leaders

Work Experience

Professional Associations

• Texas Association of Secondary School Principals

• Texas Association of School Administrators

Joined Frisco ISD

2016

Education

Texas A&M University

What brought me to Frisco

The opportunity to be a part of such a dynamic organization was an exciting opportunity for me professionally, but more importantly I knew Frisco ISD was the best place for me to raise my family.

What I like most about my job

No two days are ever the same! I learn something new almost every day. I’m lucky that my role often expands beyond numbers and spreadsheets, and I really enjoy the opportunities I get to work with our schools, our students, and the community.

Work Experience

• Richardson ISD – Executive Director of Financial Services

• Deloitte – Audit Manager

• Adjunct Instructor – University of Texas at Dallas

Professional Associations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

• Government Finance Officers Association

• Texas Association of School Administrators

• Texas Association of School Business Officials

Joined Frisco ISD

2001-2004, 2010-Present

What brought me to Frisco

The opportunities Frisco ISD offers the community and their staff is what brought my family to Frisco in 2001.  The community, the small town feel of the schools that afforded us so many opportunities professionally and for our kids to experience the innovative educational atmosphere.

Family

Wife, Leslie son Trent, and daughter Katherine

Education

• Indiana University – Bachelors

• West Texas A&M University – Master

What I like most about my job

Working alongside extraordinary educators committed to student growth.