HENDERSON, Texas — Jim Dunlap has been named the interim superintendent by the Henderson ISD school board.
Dunlap, has a extensive career in public education and has served in a variety of educational roles including teacher, principal, and district administrator. Dunlap also served as superintendent in Diboll, Beckville, and Hallsville ISDs.
“I am honored,” Dunlap said in a press release. “I am excited about the opportunity to serve in Henderson ISD and I truly appreciate the trust extended by the board.”
Currently, Dunlap is the Chief Operating Officer and Lead Superintendent Search Consultant at Arrow Educational Services, Inc., and has worked as the Director of Administrative Services and a field service agent at the Region 7 Education Service Center.
According to the press release, Dunlap holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education from Stephen F. Austin State University with additional graduate work at Texas A&M College Station and Lamar University.
Henderson ISD appointed Dunlap on Monday, temporarily filling a vacancy after Dr. Thurston Lamb resigned.
According to Henderson ISD, the board has said they expect to begin a formal superintendent search later this year.