Superintendent

Shane Strickland is a dynamic and experienced leader. He has served as deputy superintendent for several years and is known for his strong commitment to serving the needs of students, teachers, and the community.

Strickland began his career as a coach and teacher and quickly moved up the ranks, becoming a director and then an assistant superintendent. His passion for education and dedication to student success has been evident throughout his career. He is committed to providing students with a safe and inclusive learning environment and is an advocate for equity in education.

As a superintendent, Strickland leads several initiatives to improve student achievement and close achievement gaps. He champions programs to support students with special needs, technology in the classroom, and the enhancement of professional development opportunities for teachers. His innovative approach will help to improve academic performance and graduation rates in the district.

In addition to his work in the office, Strickland is actively involved in his community. He and his family have been a part of the Springtown community spanning over two decades. He and his wife are the parents of four daughters, two that are married and two others that are Springtown Porcupine students. His wife Leighann has been an educator at the high school for two decades as well.

Through his leadership, Shane Strickland has demonstrated a strong commitment to serving the needs of students, teachers, and the community. His dedication to education, passion for innovation, and ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders are all qualities that contribute to his great success as a servant leader in education.

Local Innovation Plan

House Bill 1842, created in the 84th Legislative Session, provides opportunities for traditional independent school districts to exempt themselves from some parts of the Texas Education Code (TEC), giving them the same flexibility currently available to Texas’ open enrollment charter schools. In order to utilize this opportunity, independent school districts must first become a District of Innovation by following a prescribed course of action outlined in statute. Prior to adopting our Local Innovation Plan and becoming a District of Innovation, Springtown ISD notified TEA Commissioner Mike Morath of our Plan, published our process, timeline, and a list of our Steering Committee members, and held no less than three public hearings to discuss our Plan and associated options. This information and the accompanying Board Resolution can all be accessed (as a .pdf) through the following links:

Innovation Plan