My vision for Prosper ISD is to ensure that every student participates in a rigorous and engaging learning experience. The true purpose of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically and then to transfer that thinking to the world beyond the walls of the classroom. In order to fulfill this purpose, we must recognize our students for the many talents they display and we must challenge each student to excel while balancing their academic success. Our students deserve the highest quality education possible in order to prepare them for success in a global, interconnected future. To achieve excellence for our students, Prosper ISD is committed to transforming the design of education while continuing a strong commitment to relationships with our students, families, and community. We are committed to continuous improvement, informed reflection, and the most powerful asset we have, the voice of our students.
District Leadership
Executive Cabinet
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Dr. Holly Ferguson
Superintendent of Schools
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Dr. Greg Bradley
Deputy Superintendent
Our goal is to ensure that our faculty and staff have all that they need to provide a premier educational experience for students. This includes recruiting and hiring the best personnel, designing and building superb facilities, maintaining and sustaining the assets we have, and wisely budgeting and investing tax-payer dollars. In doing so we will serve our students, staff, and community well.
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Mr. Jeff Crownover
Deputy Superintendent - Academics & School Leadership
Public education is the backbone of a community and one of the most valuable services our society provides. In no place is that more true than Prosper ISD. We offer a world class education and experience to each of our students, and we do it in a way that our parents can be proud of. We strive to hire the very best educators, provide excellent student support services, make sure our students are healthy and safe, communicate effectively with our community, and passionately advocate for our students. I believe working in education is a calling, and I am honored to be a part of that work in Prosper ISD.
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Dr. Kyle Penn
Deputy Superintendent - District & Employee Services
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve Prosper ISD in a role where I can support some of the key services that help the organization run. The areas of finance, human resources, technology and district services are crucial components to creating the environment where we can provide the highest quality education for students.
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Ms. Theresa Biggs
Chief Academic Officer
We believe in servant leadership. Our goal is to develop curriculum and support teachers to ensure academic growth and achievement for every student. We believe in honoring student interest, encouraging student voice, and developing communities of learners and a sense of belonging in every classroom across the district. Learning experiences are carefully crafted to build knowledge and skills that help students as they find effective solutions for real-world challenges; this focus on student-centered instruction leads to competencies that prepare students to meet the challenges they will encounter as adults. Prosper ISD curriculum leads to learning that does not stop at graduation, but transcends the classroom to help students become successful in any post-secondary pathway they choose.
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Ms. Rachel Trotter
Chief Communications Officer
Effective communication is foundational to the success of Prosper ISD's partnership with all of our stakeholders. The goal of Prosper ISD Communications is to provide multiple avenues of communication through which our students, staff, families, and community members can connect and engage with the district.
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Mr. Todd Shirley
Chief of Construction and Design
Prosper ISD is dedicated to providing a high-quality learning environment for our students and staff members. Our goal is to design and construct sustainable, safe, and state-of-the-art learning environments that support student success and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.
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Ms. Michele Seese
Chief Financial Officer
The primary function of Business Services is to be a trustworthy steward of the taxpayer's investment in education while maximizing the resources to carry forward the educational mission of Prosper ISD. By doing this at a high level, we are able to serve the students, staff, and community well. Fiscal operations include accounting and financial reporting, accounts payable, investments, payroll and benefits, budgeting and financial planning, internal controls, purchasing, risk management, cash and data management, financial planning and debt management.
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Ms. Charis Hunt
Chief Human Resources Officer
Choosing the best educators to serve our students is our primary responsibility. Human Resources supports the total operation of Prosper ISD through its most valuable resource - the people. Together, we support hiring managers in the selection of individuals that align with our district values, vision, and mission. We ensure a safe, healthy, secure work atmosphere. Recruitment of highly-qualified staff is key as we continue to honor and value our experienced educators. To that end, as our district continues to experience growth, we develop and nurture our team to prepare our future leaders for the next stage in their Prosper ISD career paths.
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Mr. Bill McLaughlin
Chief of Leadership & Innovation
Our goal is to provide comprehensive support and strengthen leadership capacity within our schools, fostering a positive impact on the entire school community. We strive to create exceptional learning opportunities and enriching experiences for every student in Prosper ISD.
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Dr. Blair Hickey
Chief of Specialized Programming
The true gift of being an educator is experiencing student growth in all forms. Within the PISD special education department, we believe it is our responsibility to partner with families to provide each child with special needs the highest quality individualized educational experience, such that when a student leaves us, they are prepared to be successful in their next endeavor. We are committed to providing stellar service, meaningful evaluation and authentic intervention delivered with fidelity. It is our charge to continually grow in our craft, allowing us to offer special education services that are second to none.
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Mr. Fernando De Velasco
Chief Technology Officer
The human factor cannot be replaced; in our mission to prepare our students with 21st century skills, teachers are a crucial component by guiding learning in the classroom. With good technology and support, both teachers and students can reach new heights in learning. The Technology Department at Prosper ISD will make every effort to provide excellent service and support to every single individual in the district in order to secure a better future for our students.