40-Year Education Veteran Sherri Penix Named Interim Superintendent of Texarkana ISD

The Texarkana Independent School District Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Doug Brubaker during its regular meeting Tuesday evening.

Dr. Brubaker's final day with the district will be August 12 as he prepares to become superintendent of Chesapeake Public Schools in Chesapeake, Virginia.

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The Board also appointed Sherri Penix as Interim Superintendent, effective July 21, to provide leadership while a search is conducted for the district's next superintendent.

Experienced Leader Ready to Serve TISD

Board President Amy Bowers said Penix has played an important role in the district's recent success and is well-equipped to lead during the transition.

Bowers said in a press release,

Texarkana ISD is building strong momentum, and our responsibility as a Board is to provide the leadership and stability needed for that momentum to continue. Mrs. Penix has helped lead many of the initiatives that are producing positive results for our students.

 

Penix joined Texarkana ISD in 2021 and currently serves as Deputy Superintendent after previously serving as Chief Innovation Officer. She has helped expand academic and career path opportunities, strengthen instructional programs, and improve student achievement.

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She brings more than 40 years of experience in education, serving as a teacher, counselor, principal, and district administrator. Before joining Texarkana ISD, she was Assistant Superintendent for Fort Smith Public Schools.

Penix said,

I appreciate the confidence the Board has placed in me and am honored to serve Texarkana ISD in this role.

The Board will begin its search for the next TISD superintendent in the coming weeks.