As part of the District Leadership Fellows program, Dr. Marcy Corley, Director of Professional Learning at Frisco ISD, focused on increasing the retention rate of first-year teachers within her district by 5% through implementation of a comprehensive mentoring program. This goal is important to her as it supports her underlying mission of building capacity in educators so they become as impactful as possible.
The 2024-2025 cohort of District Leadership Fellows has completed their year-long program, during which they:
As part of the District Leadership Fellows program, Dr. Bobbie Treviño, Superintendent of Zapata County ISD, is focused on increasing reading proficiency of all students in her district. This goal is key for her as she believes all students should have the opportunity to develop strong literacy skills to support academic success, critical thinking and lifelong learning, and that literacy is the foundation to all other learning.
In early January, District Leadership Fellows gathered for their Winter Retreat. Fellows shared updates on their individual projects, reflected on their experience to date, participated in a panel discussion and prepared to create impact in their districts in the Spring.
Applications are open for the 2025–2026 cohort of the District Leadership Fellows, a hybrid in-person and online strengths-based leadership development program run by the Institute for Leadership Impact at Southern Methodist University. Established and emerging district leaders who are collaborative, motivated to create change, and who have a strong desire for personal leadership growth are invited to apply.
As District Leadership Fellows reach the mid-point of their program, it’s time to take a look back at their leadership journey to date.
A new cohort of school district leaders have been welcomed into the SMU District Leadership Fellows program, a hybrid in-person and online leadership training program for school district superintendents and district leaders run by the Institute for Leadership Impact at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
On April 22nd, students in Dr. Eric G Bing’s Creating Impact in Global & Public Health (APSM 4355; ANTH 4345/6345; MNO 4345) course competed in the ninth Battle to Save Lives, a global and public health case competition.
The 2023-2024 cohort of District Leadership Fellows has wrapped up their year-long program and it is time to take a look back at their year.
“The District Fellowship Program has been an invaluable experience. The immersive experience coupled with mentorship and networking helped me to embrace collaborative leadership and honed my strategic thinking. Engaging the program empowered me to lead with purpose!” Dr. Veronica Perkins, Superintendent, Blytheville School District