by There was a long gap while Cory Wilson collected his thoughts.
When Keller ISD trustees officially appointed the veteran teacher as superintendent on July 24, Wilson was filled with emotion. Trustees Chris Coker and Charles Randklev were not present, and the vote was 5-0.
Wilson then turned to face his son Garrett and wife Angela. I’m having trouble even getting through the introduction, man. Without the two individuals seated in this audience, I could not have completed this.
His contract and pay details were not readily accessible.
Since February, Wilson has served as Keller ISD’s interim superintendent after Tracy Johnson left.
Before quitting the position due to a now-defunct attempt to divide Keller ISD into two districts, she oversaw the 33,250-student district for more than a year.
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Johnson’s exit deal includes a payment of $425,384 from the district through the end of 2025.
She was paid $275,000.
As temporary superintendent, Wilson was paid $160,304 in 2023 and was given a salary of $7,500 per month.
Wilson has 27 years of experience in the field of education. In 2002, he began working for Keller ISD at Parkwood Hill Intermediate School, where he taught science and math to fifth graders. He has held leadership positions on campus and in the district, including assistant superintendent of education services.
He graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in education, the University of Texas at Arlington with a master’s degree in education leadership and policy analysis, and Texas Christian University with a doctorate in education.
According to the incoming superintendent, he is eager to enhance the district’s standing as a center for high-quality education.The future holds great promise for us. Wilson told the workers and trustees, “We have a great team and we’re going to do great things.”
Wilson’s leadership as interim superintendent was praised by school board trustees, according to President John Birt.
Leaders of Keller ISD projected a deficit of about $12 million for the 2025–2026 academic year. Wilson avoided the issue by proposing a balanced budget of $348.3 million that included staff salaries. At a special meeting on June 26, the trustees approved the budget.
We anticipate more emphasis on operational efficiencies with deliberate cooperation from the community, PTAs, parents, campuses, and central administration, Birt stated.
Wilson was commended for his leadership by board vice president Heather Washington.
As we work through the difficulties, the good, the bad, the ugly, and everything in between, I’m excited about what lies ahead, Washington stated.
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