Leadership Team

Dr. Theresa Williams – Superintendent

Serves as superintendent. Responds to board and stakeholder inquiries as designated. Provides leadership and administrative consultation and guidance to administrative staff. Monitors and supports the District Strategic Plan and District Improvement Plan

Dr. Selenda Freeman – Deputy Superintendent for Leadership & Operations

Oversees communications; school leadership and innovation; safety and security services; professional learning; student engagement; and policy and legal review.

Johnny Hill – Deputy Superintendent for Business & Employee Services

Oversees the district's finances, budgeting, accounting, payroll and accounts payable, along with facilities management, demographic planning, purchasing and facility construction and renovation. Administers the additional areas of textbooks and instructional materials; food and nutritional services; and transportation.

Lisa Wilson – Deputy Superintendent for Teaching, Learning & Life Readiness 

Oversees pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade academics; multilingual services; special education; assessment, research and program evaluation; advanced academics; college, career & military readiness; and career and technical education.

Daniel Stockton – Chief of Staff

Supports the superintendent in developing and maintaining structures to support achieving the district vision, monitoring and facilitating cross-function projects and oversees legislative affairs.

Dr. Courtney Gober – Assistant Superintendent for Student, Family and Community Services

Supervises support services related to students, families and the community including counseling and social work services; adult education; truancy and student management support; academic and behavior multi-tiered support systems; 504 services; after school care (PASAR); employee childcare services; and community and diversity initiatives.

Jed Reed – Assistant Superintendent for Employee Services

Supervises human resources, which includes employee recruitment and retention; compensation and employee records; and benefits and risk management.

Patrick Tanner – Assistant Superintendent for Technology Services

Directs technology services throughout the district including network and telecommunications resources; management information services; instructional technology; district help desk; learning media services; and student records.

Ivan Cantu – Chief Strategy Officer 

Supports district planning and change management, oversees professional learning and assists the deputy overseeing leadership and innovation. 

Dr. Duana Kindle – Chief of Employee Services

Oversees the operation of the human resources division, which includes the departments of compensation and employee records; employee recruitment and retention; and employee relations.

Lesley Range-Stanton – Chief Communications Officer

Directs communications and community engagement efforts supporting a range of school district stakeholders. Areas of responsibility include crisis communications; community and public relations; the district's website; social media; video production; special events and other special projects.

Courtney Reeves – Chief Financial Officer

Directs and oversees the financial and procurement activities and initiatives of the district. Also serves as chief financial advisor and budget advisor to the Deputy Superintendent for Business & Employee Services and Board of Trustees.

Laurie Taylor – Chief Learning Officer

Administers the curriculum and instructional programs of the district including elementary and secondary academic services.

Address for Leadership Team:  Plano ISD Administration Center   •   2700 W 15th Street, Plano, TX 75075