The Magazine for Families in Cedar Hill
Issue No . 3 February 2018
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Cedar Hill Independent School District
DISTRICT PRIORITIES UPDATE
New superintendent is experienced educator .
Citing his success in improving academic performance and building relationships within communities , the Cedar Hill ISD Board of Trustees selected Billy Snow , Ed . D ., to lead the district . Dr . Snow has more than 20 years of experience in education and most recently was with the Dallas ISD , where he served as chief transformation and innovation officer .
As an administrator , Snow has improved graduation rates by more than 20 percent and raised scores in all subject areas with double-digit gains in school systems where 98 percent of students are economically disadvantaged . In his first year teaching , he was named the Sallie Mae Teacher of the Year in the Mesquite ISD , a national competition that recognizes one teacher from each state . In 2008 he received the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award and was named Elementary Principal of the Year in Texas . In 2011 he was a National Distinguished Principal finalist .
Snow earned a bachelor ’ s degree in interdisciplinary studies at East Texas State University , a master ’ s in educational leadership from Texas A & M University-Commerce and his doctorate in educational leadership from Tarleton State University .
Dallas County Transportation
Although voters in November eliminated the Dallas County Schools transportation system , DCS will continue to provide bus service to Cedar Hill students for the remainder of this school year . A CHISD administrator is on the DCS dissolution committee , which will advise on dividing assets and moving forward . CHISD is reviewing possible partnerships with neighboring school districts and will have a plan in place before the end of the school year .
New Programs of Choice
On the cover : Cedar Hill High School senior Koi Webster is a Highstepper and award-winning dancer .
Pre-K and Kindergarten
Roundup Page 8
Events Calendar Page 22
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