unanimously voted to approve the hire of Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz as Superintendent. Photo by Steffany Duke
DSISD unanimously approves hire of new superintendent Holly Morris-Kuentz
The Dripping Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously voted to approve the hire of Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz as superintendent. During a special meeting on April 13, she was announced as the district's lone finalist in the new superintendent search.
According to a district press release, the search included consideration of 50 applicants and a comprehensive candidate interview process of the top applicants. No stranger to Dripping Springs ISD’s fast-growth needs, Morris-Kuentz has served in neighboring Lake Travis ISD since 2009. As Deputy Superintendent, Morris-Kuentz currently provides leadership for 11 elementary and secondary principals, as well as the Curriculum and Instruction, Communications, Development and Corporate Relations, Administrative and Legal Services departments.
By law, a 21-day waiting period had to pass before the hiring could be official. That time period ended May 5, and her hire was approved during a special meeting. Morris-Kuentz was joined by her husband and children for the announcement.
Board President Barbara Stroud believes Morris-Kuentz is a great fit to serve the district as its next leader. She previously said, "Her [Morris-Kuentz] experience, characteristics, and skills closely match the leadership profile that was developed with input from our community. We are confident that Morris-Kuentz will provide the strong leadership Dripping Springs needs to navigate the growth in our community and to help fulfill our commitment to provide an outstanding educational experience for every student in our District.”
“I am eager to begin, and I look forward to learning our traditions, celebrating our progress, understanding our District’s and community’s needs, and thoughtfully supporting the exciting growth ahead," Morris-Kuentz said. "I am familiar with the opportunities and challenges in a fast-growing area, and I am confident we will work together as one Tiger family to achieve remarkable results.”