Meet the Trustees
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board MEMBER Dereck Borders - dborders@kisd.org Place: 1 Graduated from: Kilgore High School in 1980 Spouse Occupation: Registrar at Chandler Elementary School Interesting Fact: Taxidermist by trade; Collect, restore, and show antique tractors and farm equipment Vision for Kilgore ISD: I have a real passion for kids, especially those less fortunate and from homes that have social issues, and our teachers need our support to provide the best environment to change these kids’ lives.
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board member Jason Smith - jdsmith@kisd.org Place: 2 Moved to Kilgore: 1978 Graduated from: Kilgore High School in 1996 Spouse: Tracey Spouse Occupation: 4th Grade Math & Science Teacher at Kilgore Intermediate School Children: Morgan (KHS Class of 2025) Community Involvement: Deacon and Usher Chairman at Forest Home Baptist Church Interesting Fact: I have been a part of the Ragin' Red Broadcasting team covering Kilgore High School Football on the radio since 2010. Vision for Kilgore ISD: I want our schools to provide a supportive learning environment that will allow our students, faculty, and staff to thrive in working to reach their full potentials as individuals and as a district. Working together, Kilgore ISD will be able to provide a safe and encouraging environment where achievements are celebrated and a culture of continuous improvement is fostered. |
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vice-president Alan Clark - aclark@kisd.org Place: 3 Graduated from: Kilgore High School in 1998 Spouse Occupation: Teacher – Kilgore Primary School Children: Cade (Class of 2025) Cooper (Class of 2028) Caylee: (Class of 2030) Community Involvement: East Texas Oil Men's Golf Association Board Member, KISD Education Foundation Board Member Interesting Fact: In 2008, I represented the Texas Golf Association in International Team event in Argentina with some of the best amateur golfers from all over the world Vision for Kilgore ISD: I want to help provide an exceptional educational opportunity for ALL students at KISD.
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PRESIDENT Reggie Henson - rhenson@kisd.org Graduated from: West Rusk High School in 1983 Community Involvement: Kilgore Youth Basketball, Kilgore Youth Football, KHS Football Boosters Vision for Kilgore ISD: I want to help our schools strive to be schools of purpose by ensuring that every student, teacher, food service worker, custodian, nurse, counselor, bus driver, maintenance worker, and administrator has a safe working environment as well as adhering to the vision and motto of KISD.
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secretary Lloyd Vanderwater - lvanderwater@kisd.org Place: 5 Graduated from: Kilgore High School in 1987 Spouse Occupation: Insurance Community Involvement: First Baptist Church Member Interesting Fact: Served in the US Army Vision for Kilgore ISD: I want to serve the district and community ensuring students, faculty, and administrators have the best of what they need to be successful.
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board member Joe Parker - jparker@kisd.org Place: 6 Graduated from: Kilgore High School in 1965 Community Involvement: Lions Club, City Council Member (17 years), Mayor (11 years) Interesting Fact: Santa Claus for kids Vision for Kilgore ISD: I want to see Kilgore ISD be one of the best districts in Texas. God gave me a servants heart, so I serve people the best I can with His help.
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board member Dana Sneed - dsneed@kisd.org Place: 7 Graduated from: Kilgore High School in 1975 Community Involvement: Helping Hands Volunteer, Danville Methodist Church Member & Kilgore Historical Preservation Foundation Member Interesting Fact: I fly a WWII military biplane I built with no instructions Vision for Kilgore ISD: I want to see KISD become a beacon for Kilgore that everyone wants to be a part of and that is renowned for developing well-rounded, conscientious, productive young citizens of the future. |
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