TITLE: Congratulating Dr. Stephanie Howard on her appointment as superintendent of Midland ISD.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dr. Stephanie Howard on her appointment as superintendent of Midland ISD.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Dr. Stephanie Howard began her new position as superintendent of the Midland Independent School District on January 3, 2023; and WHEREAS, Over the course of her exemplary 28-year career in education, Dr. Howard has distinguished herself as a teacher, coach, instructional services director, assistant principal, and principal; in 2013, she moved into district administration and became the executive director for curriculum and instruction for Ector County ISD, where she oversaw the curriculum and instruction components for district students in pre-K through 12th grade and supervised 38 instructional coaches; she went on to serve as superintendent of Plains ISD before returning to Ector County ISD in 2018 as deputy superintendent; she was appointed superintendent of Crane ISD in 2021, and under her able leadership, the district's accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency improved from a "D" in 2019 to a "B" in 2022; and WHEREAS, In recognition of her many accomplishments, Dr. Howard was named High School Principal of the Year and High School Assistant Principal of the Year for Region 18 by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, and she received a Midland Classroom Teachers Association Administrator of the Year award and a PTA life membership award; and WHEREAS, Dr. Howard earned her bachelor's degree from Angelo State University, her master's degree from The University of Texas Permian Basin, and her doctorate from The University of Texas at San Antonio; she also holds both a principal certification and a superintendent certification from the State of Texas, and prior to joining district administration, she served on the board of directors for the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals for eight years; and WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Stephanie Howard has upheld the highest standards of her profession, and she is sure to bring to her new position equal commitment and energy; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby congratulate Dr. Stephanie Howard on her appointment as superintendent of the Midland Independent School District and extend to her sincere best wishes for a successful tenure; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Howard as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Craddick President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 108 was adopted by the House on April 28, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 108 was adopted by the Senate on May 3, 2023, by a viva-voce vote. Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: Date Governor