FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News) – Frisco schools have a new leader and he’s a familiar name.
The school board unanimously approved a contract for Dr. Mike Waldrip. Dr Waldrip will be leaving his post as Superintendent of Coppell ISD, to replace Dr. Jeremy Lyon, who’s retiring at the end of this month, after more than four years as Frisco ISD Superintendent. Dr. Waldrip, a 35 year educator, was named the lone finalist for the job in May, after a two-month search that drew applications from across the country. Prior to taking the reins in Coppell, Waldrip spent 12 years in the Frisco ISD, serving as both a middle school and high school principal and an assistant superintendent.
“Although I’m leaving a great school district, it’s an honor to be back in Frisco,” Dr. Waldrip said. “I am humbled that this Board chose me to be the next superintendent in Frisco ISD and I look forward to working with them once again.” When asked what he envisions for the future of Frisco ISD, Dr. Waldrip said “Frisco ISD has a long legacy of providing a quality education. There is no reason for this not to continue. We will soon be the 3rd largest school district in the Metroplex behind Dallas ISD and Fort Worth ISD, and I see no reason we can’t lead the way in providing quality, personalized educational experiences for our students. We have educators up for this task and a community that desires and supports this type of education for their kids.”
Dr. Waldrip takes over as Frisco Superintendent on July 1st.
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