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Dr. Cynthia Wilson
Chief of Staff, Houston Independent School District In her current HISD role, she is responsible for facilitating coordination and communication among the direct reports of the superintendent to ensure the superintendent is informed about current issues. Dr. Wilson earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of Houston. She later earned a doctoral degree in educational leadership from South Carolina State University. Throughout her career as a public-school educator, Dr. Wilson has championed the right of every child to receive a quality education that prepares them to realize the vision they have for their future. During her tenure as a superintendent, she led the school district through many initiatives that led to increased graduation rates, additional school choice options, increasing public/private partnerships and initiating efforts that supported struggling male students of color. She is highly regarded for her support of a diverse and multilingual student enrollment and achieving high academic results for all students. Dr. Wilson is married to Livy Wilson and they have a son Stephen Wilson.
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r. Cynthia Wilson currently serves as the Chief of Staff of the Houston Independent School District. She began this role in April of 2017. Dr. Wilson previously served as Chief of Staff of the Dallas Independent School District. From 2010 to 2015 she served as Su142
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perintendent of the Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5 in South Carolina. During her 29 years as an educator she spent 22 years in the Houston Independent School District, having served in various roles, including a regional and area superintendent, school principal, assistant principal, and teacher.
Dr. Cynthia Wilson Chief of Staff Houston Independent School District Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center 4400 West 18th Street Houston, TX 77092-8501 Ph. 713.962.1227 cynthia.wil@att.net
