WHITEHOUSE, Texas — San Angelo ISD has named current Whitehouse ISD Superintendent Dr. Christopher Moran as the lone finalist for its superintendent position.
SAISD announced on Tuesday that Moran was selected as the finalist for the job during a regular board meeting on Monday. He will replace Dr. Carl Dethloff, who has held the superintendent since 2015 and will retire at the end of December.
Trustees at San Angelo will have to wait 21 days before voting to name Moran superintendent as per state guidelines.
“It is a joy and honor to be named lone finalist of San Angelo ISD,” Moran said. “The Moran family is looking forward to joining a wonderful community in West Texas with strong values and a love for every student. We are committing our very best every day for the entire San Angelo community.”
Moran started his career in education as a teacher and basketball coach, then as a teacher/coach, assistant principal, and principal in Whitehouse ISD. After 12 years at Whitehouse, he was the principal at Clear Lake High School in Clear Creek ISD. He also served as superintendent at Brownsboro ISD before returning to Whitehouse, where he's been the superintendent since 2016.
While in Whitehouse ISD, the announcement said Moran prioritized student learning and readiness and safety and well-being through the implementation of a District-Wide Curriculum Management Tool, aligned curriculum for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, updated professional learning communities for educators and a comprehensive school safety program.
Whitehouse ISD School Board of Trustees President Todd Raabe released a statement about Moran's new opportunity with San Angelo ISD.
"We are equally excited for the future of Whitehouse ISD. Dr. Moran has done an exceptional job here and leaves us in a great position to attract quality applicants to lead Whitehouse ISD forward," Raabe said. "We are working with Dr. Moran to develop an interim plan until we hire a new superintendent, and the board of trustees is working on a framework to begin our search for his successor."
