Senior Leadership Team

Dr. Marc Smith Superintendent The Superintendent serves as the school district's instructional leader and CEO, overseeing all district programs, operations, and administration.	Joseph Copeland Assistant Superintendent for Campus Support Oversees support divisions, including Student Services, Counseling services, Parent Relations, Fine Arts, and Health Services.
Melissa Kates Chief of Staff Oversees provides operational assistance by managing special projects and leading key initiatives, resolving complex issues that require executive leadership. Serves as a key strategic planner and adviser to the Superintendent.	Andrea Fields Assistant Superintendent for Operations Oversees all district operations including Maintenance & Custodial, Nutrition Services, Purchasing, Transportation, and Warehouse services.
Dr. Cathy Sewell Chief Academic Officer Oversees Curriculum & Instruction, including Special Education, Bilingual/ESL, State and Federal Programs, Assessment and Accountability, CTE/College & Career Readiness, Advanced Academics, Library Services, District Professional Development, PEIMS and Innovation.	Tiara Richard Chief Communications Officer Oversees the district's Communication and Public Relations efforts including the district website, print and digital publications, video production, social media, community relations, and media relations.
Winnifred Goodman Chief of Schools (Elementary) Oversees school leadership and provides operations support for Acton Elementary, Alexander Elementary, Bilhartz Elementary, Central Elementary, Fairmeadows Elementary, Hastings Elementary, Hyman Elementary, Merrifield Elementary and Smith Elementary schools.	Dr. Edd Bigbee Interim Chief Financial Officer Oversees the district's budget and supervises Business Services which includes Accounting, Payroll, and Benefits.
Dr. Samuel D. Nix Chief of Schools (Intermediate/Secondary) Oversees school leadership and provides operations support for Brandenburg Intermediate, Daniel Intermediate, Hardin Intermediate, Byrd Middle, Kennemer Middle, Reed Middle, Duncanville High School, DHS Collegaite Academy, PACE High School and Summit Education Center.	Shawntee Cowan Chief Technology Officer Oversees the development, deployment, innovation, and utilization of information technology, instructional technology and network security to support all district schools and departments.
Kathleen Brown Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Oversees human resources operations including Risk Management.	Chief Chavela Hampton
Dwight Weaver Athletic Director