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 financial services; facilities and maintenance; purchasing and distribution; textbooks and instructional materials; food and nutritional services; and transportation.

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

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

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) and 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; benefits and risk management; and district health services.

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.

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.

Laurie Taylor – Chief Learning Officer

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

Dr. Dash Weerasinghe – Senior Executive Director for Assessment, Research & Program Evaluation

Responsible for district-wide research services and program evaluation to improve student learning. Supervises the district and campus assessment and accountability program and leads the district and campus improvement processes.

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