Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright

  • photo of Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright Dr. Eric Wright, a career educator with over three decades of experience, became the superintendent of schools for Hays CISD on January 1, 2018. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously the previous month to hire him as the district's leader. He is currently on a five-year contract with the district that was adopted by the Board during it's June 2022 business meeting. 

    Email Dr. Wright at:
    HaysCISD.Superintendent@hayscisd.net

    Call Dr. Wright's Office at:
    512-268-2141

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Dr. Wright's Bio

  • Dr. Eric Wright started his career as a classroom teacher and coach in 1989, at various school districts in Texas, including Terrell, Channelview, West Hardin, Hardin, Marshall, and Lufkin ISDs. He spent the early to mid-1990s developing his talents as an educator and embracing the fundamentals of instruction that would serve him well as he later earned progressively advanced leadership positions. In 1996, he became an assistant elementary school principal in Lufkin ISD. The following school year he was named principal of an elementary school in neighboring Huntington ISD. During the 2000-2001 school year, he served as principal of Huntington High School. From 2001 to 2004, he was the assistant superintendent for curriculum & instruction at Huntington ISD.

    In 2004, Dr. Wright was named the superintendent of schools for Woodville ISD. He has been leading public school systems since then. From 2006 to 2014, he was the superintendent for Huntington ISD. From 2014 through 2017, he served as superintendent of schools for Fredericksburg ISD.

    “My vision as an administrator is to equip all students with the knowledge and values to be successful,” said Dr. Wright, explaining his philosophy of education administration. “It is imperative that students learn from highly qualified role models and that their talents are recognized and used as a foundational cornerstone. Achievements are evident when you set a positive learning climate that is based on excellence, fairness, equity, justice, and trust. Managing a school district is not a solitary pursuit. People want to have a voice regarding their schools, including parents, students, employees, and community members. As an educational leader, my job is to communicate and challenge individuals. Working together, we are successful when our future graduates are well prepared to be happy, productive, and competitive in the global economy.”  

    Dr. Wright earned his superintendent certification from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2003, the same alma mater at which he earned a doctoral degree in educational leadership the year before. He also holds a master’s degree in educational leadership and a bachelor’s degree in education from Stephen F. Austin State University. 

    Formula for Success

    Preparation, tradition, pride and hard work are the key ingredients in Dr. Wright’s formula for success. He led Huntington ISD to Texas Education Agency recognized status five years in a row despite the district being one of the 50 lowest funded school districts in the state. In Fredericksburg ISD, the district has met standards and consistently performed at or above the state average on STAAR, ACT, and SAT testing measures. In addition to academics, he also places an emphasis on educational opportunities beyond the classroom, including extracurricular activities and community service.

    Dr. Wright has served his communities in a variety of civic organizations through the years, including membership and leadership roles in Rotary Club, the United Way, UIL, the Hill Country CTE Consortium, the Texas Association of School Administrators, and the Lions Club.

    Education is the Family Business

    Dr. Wright has education in his DNA and he is proud of his family. His father is a retired school superintendent and his mother is a retired school nurse. His wife, Missy, is the Executive Director of School Support in Hutto ISD.  Dr. Wright has two daughters and two step daughters.  Three of his daughters are University of Texas graduates and the other is a Texas State University graduate. 

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