District Leadership Announcement

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Kristy Dietrich has been named the Deputy Superintendent of Academics. Carrie Reed has moved into the Deputy Superintendent of Administration role, and Dr. Shane Conklin has moved into the Deputy Superintendent of Operations and Employee Relations role.

Dr. Dietrich is a proud public school educator with more than 17 years of experience. She has dedicated her career to supporting student success, instructional excellence, and leadership development. She began her career as a secondary social studies teacher, teaching World History, Dual Credit United States History, Dual Credit Western Civilization, and Advanced Placement World History. In addition to her classroom responsibilities, she coached basketball, volleyball, track, and UIL Academics.

Throughout her career, Dr. Dietrich has served in numerous leadership roles, including English Language Arts and Social Studies Instructional Specialist, Associate Principal of Academics, High School Principal, Secondary Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Humanities Coordinator, Director of Advanced Academics, Executive Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning, and Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning.

Dr. Dietrich earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science, a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Sam Houston State University.

Deeply connected to the Splendora community, Dr. Dietrich is grateful for the opportunity to serve the district she calls home. She and her husband, Adam, have been married for 20 years and have three children, Wyatt, Bryce, and Addyson, all proud Wildcats. 

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Dietrich on this well-deserved promotion and wishing her continued success in her new role.