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1. An effective communicator with refined interpersonal skills who is visible, willing to listen and learn, and interacts well with the staff and community.
2. A leader with a successful record of leading and monitoring the curriculum necessary for all students and teachers to excel academically and personally.
3. Able to work in partnership with the Board of Trustees and build a climate of candor, mutual trust, and cooperation.
4. An experienced financial manager who understands Texas school finance, how to maximize the district’s resources and tap alternative sources of funding.
5. Is a progressive visionary that has had proven success in implementing instructional technology and innovative strategies in today’s classroom.
6. An effective problem solver who actively solicits input from those involved reviews the facts, makes the tough decisions and supports those decisions with resources and personal commitment.
7. An ethical and moral leader who will choose to do what he or she believes is right, even if it is unpopular or difficult.
8. A servant leader who sets the example of putting the good of the students, staff, and district above his or her own personal and career advancement.
9. A transformational leader who primarily inspires, instructs, and empowers others to do their job well, rather than one who primarily dictates expecting unquestioning compliance to his or her own vision.
10. A relational leader who builds trust through honesty, listening, empathy, and emphasizing genuine relationships with all those involved in the educational process.