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Hickman steps in as Elgin ISD seeks Rueter’s permanent replacement
Elgin Independent School District trustees have chosen an experienced administrator to take over at the helm as officials continue a statewide search for a permanent superintendent.
Stormy Hickman was selected to serve as interim superintendent following the upcoming retirement of Jana Rueter June 30. The transition comes after the board announced in May it had retained the Texas Association of School Boards Executive Search Services to assist with recruitment.
“I am honored and excited to lead our district through this important time,” Hickman said. “I look forward to partnering closely with our staff, families, board and community as we continue to move forward with a shared commitment to student success.”
Hickman currently serves as deputy superintendent and previously held the position of executive director of teaching and learning within the district.
Officials said her two decades in education show leadership experience at multiple levels, including classroom teaching and district administration.
“Dr. Hickman is the right leader for this moment in our district’s history,” Board President Byron Mitchell said. “She has the management skills, situational experience and educational knowledge and expertise that are ideal for all of our Wildcats.”
District leaders are also seeking community feedback as part of their search for Rueter’s permanent replacement. Residents can help identify suitable candidates through a questionnaire at elginisd.net.
