Plano ISD Names Lone Finalist for Superintendent Position

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano ISD, on Monday, announced it’s pick to lead the district as Superintendent.

In a special called meeting, the Plano ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name Dr. Theresa Williams as the Lone Finalist for Plano ISD’s next Superintendent of Schools.

As the current Deputy Superintendent in Plano ISD, Williams is charged with assisting the superintendent in providing leadership for the district’s 73 campuses and 6,500 employees, operationalizing the district’s strategic objectives and serving as acting superintendent as needed.

“I cannot think of a higher honor than being entrusted to serve the students, staff and families of Plano ISD as superintendent,” Dr. Williams said. “I will work tirelessly, and with the highest level of integrity and commitment, for this community in order to ensure an exceptional educational experience for all students.”

Speaking on behalf of the Plano ISD Board of Trustees, President David Stolle stated, “Anyone who knows Dr. Williams’ personal and professional story, knows that she exemplifies the qualities that our community wants to see in our next leader. She is compassionate, student focused, of high moral character and has high expectations for student outcomes. Our Board is confident we have found the right leader for Plano ISD. With her first-hand knowledge of our district and a statewide reputation for innovative leadership, we can seamlessly continue our district’s legacy of excellence for all students.”

Retiring Plano ISD Superintendent Sara Bonser expressed her support for the board’s decision. “Theresa Williams exemplifies leadership at its best,” Superintendent Bonser said. “In addition to her knowledge of effective curriculum and instructional practices, team and talent development, and fiscal and strategic budget management, one of her standout qualities is her collaborative and visionary leadership style. It has been an honor and privilege to lead with Dr. Williams. Her experience managing all operational facets of our district over the past four years places Dr. Williams in a unique position to successfully lead Plano ISD.”