Elgin ISD E-Newsletter
Help Shape the Search for Our Next Superintendent
The Elgin ISD Board of Trustees is inviting both school personnel and community members to play an active role in identifying the leadership qualities they want to see in our district's next superintendent.
Your confidential input will help the Board build a leadership profile to guide the search process ... and every perspective matters!
Share your thoughts by completing the Leadership Profile Questionnaire at our Superintendent Search page. The questionnaire is also available in Spanish — simply toggle the translate button at the top of the page.
We encourage you to make your voice heard.
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La Mesa Directiva de Elgin ISD invita tanto al personal escolar como a los miembros de la comunidad a participar activamente en la identificación de las cualidades de liderazgo que desean ver en el próximo superintendente de nuestro distrito.
Sus comentarios confidenciales ayudarán a la Mesa Directiva a desarrollar un perfil de liderazgo que guiará el proceso de búsqueda... ¡y cada opinión es importante!
Comparta sus ideas completando el Cuestionario de Perfil de Liderazgo en nuestra página de búsqueda de superintendente. El cuestionario también está disponible en español; simplemente haga clic en el botón de traducción en la parte superior de la página.
Le animamos a que haga escuchar su voz.
The Elgin ISD Board of Trustees has named Dr. Stormy Hickman to serve as the district’s Interim Superintendent of Schools until a permanent superintendent is named.
The appointment coincides with the retirement of Superintendent Dr. Jana Rueter, effective June 30.
“Dr. Hickman is the right leader for this moment in our district’s history,” Board of Trustees President Byron Mitchell said. “She has the management skills, situational experience, and educational knowledge and expertise that are ideal for all of our Wildcats and their teachers.”
An award-winning educator with 20 years of experience, Dr. Hickman has served as the district’s executive director of teaching & learning and, most recently, as deputy superintendent. Before joining EISD, Dr. Hickman held a range of leadership roles at College Station ISD, including Executive Director of Elementary Education, Director of Talent Management, Principal, Assistant Principal, Department Chair, Advisory Council President, and Classroom Teacher.
Hickman brings first-hand experience navigating the challenges ahead. While at College Station ISD, she was an integral part of opening two new campuses and spearheaded multiple curriculum initiatives, tracking their impact on student outcomes along the way.
“I am honored and excited to lead our district through this important time,” Dr. Hickman said. “I look forward to partnering closely with our staff, families, board, and community as we continue to move forward with a shared commitment to student success.”
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La Mesa Directiva de Elgin ISD ha nombrado a la Dra. Stormy Hickman como Superintendente Interina de Escuelas del distrito hasta que se seleccione a un superintendente permanente.
El nombramiento coincide con la jubilación de la superintendente Dra. Jana Rueter, efectiva el 30 de junio.
“La Dra. Hickman es la líder adecuada para este momento en la historia de nuestro distrito”, dijo el presidente de la Mesa Directiva, Byron Mitchell. “Cuenta con las habilidades de gestión, la experiencia y los conocimientos educativos ideales para todos nuestros Wildcats y sus maestros”.
Educadora galardonada con 20 años de experiencia, la Dra. Hickman se ha desempeñado como Directora Ejecutiva de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje del distrito y, más recientemente, como Superintendente Adjunta. Antes de unirse a EISD, ocupó diversos puestos de liderazgo en College Station ISD, incluyendo Directora Ejecutiva de Educación Primaria, Directora de Gestión de Talento, Directora, Subdirectora, Jefa de Departamento, Presidenta del Consejo Asesor y Maestra de Aula.
La Dra. Hickman aporta experiencia de primera mano para afrontar los desafíos futuros. Durante su tiempo en College Station ISD, participó de manera fundamental en la apertura de dos nuevas escuelas y lideró múltiples iniciativas curriculares, supervisando su impacto en los resultados académicos de los estudiantes.
“Me siento honrada y emocionada de liderar nuestro distrito durante este importante momento”, dijo la Dra. Hickman. “Espero trabajar estrechamente con nuestro personal, familias, Mesa Directiva y comunidad mientras continuamos avanzando con un compromiso compartido hacia el éxito estudiantil”.
The Elgin ISD Board of Trustees has officially begun the search for the district’s next superintendent, following Dr. Jana Rueter’s announcement that she plans to retire at the end of December, 2026. Dr. Rueter’s final day serving as Superintendent will be June 30. Dr. Rueter will then serve as EISD’s Superintendent Emeritus until December 31.
Dr. Stormy Hickman has been named EISD's Interim Superintendent.
Selecting the next superintendent is among the Board’s most important responsibilities. Trustees are committed to identifying a leader who will build upon the district’s strengths, support student achievement, and continue fostering meaningful relationships with students, staff, families, and the broader Elgin community.
To assist with the search, the Elgin ISD Board of Trustees has partnered with the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Executive Search Services. TASB Executive Search Services has been building successful leadership teams in Texas school districts for more than 30 years and is dedicated to supporting districts in the search for exceptional superintendents who will ensure continued success and excellence for students, staff, and the community.
Opportunities for stakeholder input and community feedback are important to EISD Trustees, as they work to identify highly qualified candidates to lead the district into the future.
The Board has requested that school personnel and the public be involved in developing a profile of the leadership qualities desired in the person the Board should seek to become the new superintendent. Members of the community may share their input via a Leadership Profile Questionnaire at our EISD Superintendent Search Website.
Please share your feedback at the link below: