Forney ISD Board of Trustees Approve New Superintendent

The Forney Independent School District Board of Trustees announced the hiring of a new superintendent for the District during a special called board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. The board unanimously approved Dr. Justin Terry, currently the Deputy Superintendent for Forney ISD to be the next superintendent of schools.

The board named Dr. Terry as the lone finalist for Superintendent at a special called board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. By state law, the board must wait at least 21 school days before formally offering a contract of employment as the Superintendent of Schools for Forney ISD to the lone finalist.

Dr. Terry replaces Suzanne McWilliams who announced her retirement to the Forney ISD Board of Trustees at the January 2018 board meeting this year. McWilliams retirement will be effective July 1, 2018.

“Dr. Terry has done a tremendous job creating innovative educational programs since being named the Deputy Superintendent here in Forney ISD,” said Forney ISD Board President, Keith Bell. “He is dedicated to helping students achieve academic excellence while maintaining fiscal responsibility. He will do a tremendous job helping us lead Forney ISD into the future.”

Dr. Terry has more than 18 years experience in education. He joined Forney ISD in 2013 as the Assistant Superintendent of Accountability and Learning before being named the District’s Deputy Superintendent in 2014.

“It is an honor to be named the Superintendent of Schools for this incredible District,” Dr. Terry said. “I am honored to work with the amazing people who make up Forney ISD. My family and I call Forney home, and we are proud to be a part of this wonderful community. I look forward to continuing our journey together to make Forney Independent School District a premier learning community.”

Dr. Terry received his Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Kinesiology from East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas and he earned his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Study from the University of Texas in Arlington. He earned his Doctorate of Education from Texas A&M Commerce in Commerce, Texas. He has a Texas Superintendent Certification, a Texas Principal Certification, a Texas Teacher’s Certification in Mathematics, an Instructional Leadership Development Certification and a certification in the Professional Development and Appraisal System and the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System.

"The Board of Trustees have made an outstanding selection for the next Superintendent of Schools for Forney ISD,” said current Forney ISD Superintendent Suzanne McWilliams. “I have worked with a number of great school district leaders throughout my career, and I consider Dr. Terry to be one of the best. He is a strong leader, innovative and dedicated to the students and staff. I will enjoy watching all the success stories to come from Forney ISD in the very near future."