2016 Superintendent of the Year Finalists ◄
David Harris, superintendent of DeSoto ISD for four years, serves approximately 9,750 students. He has 12 years of administrative experience. Of particular note to the awards committee were his proactive approach to the challenges and financial obstacles in the district and his expectation that administrative staff be actively involved in the community. Harris earned a bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M University, a master’s degree at Prairie View A&M University and a doctorate at Lamar University.
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At the helm of Temple ISD for eight years, Robin Battershell has 18 years of experience in education administration and serves about 8,600 students. The awards committee noted her outreach to business partners to discover what specific job skills were needed and her implementation of programs to address those needs. The committee also cited her strong emphasis on using measurement to help achieve district goals. Battershell earned her bachelor’s degree at Texas Tech University, her master’s degree at the University of Houston and a doctorate at Baylor University.
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Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD Superintendent Greg Gibson serves approximately 15,300 students and has 23 years of administrative experience. He has led the district for six years. The committee cited his collaborative efforts with other superintendents in preparing testimony before legislative bodies and his semiweekly campus visits to stay connected with students and staff. Gibson earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Midwestern State University and his doctorate at the University of North Texas.
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