Monday, October 14, 2024

Northwest ISD superintendent dies

Northwest ISD Superintendent Dr. David Hicks passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 9, after a medical emergency, according to the school district.

Hicks, 55, was appointed in May to replace Dr. Ryder Warren, who retired.

The district issued the following statement: “Dr. Hicks had made an immediate impact on the staff and students of Northwest ISD, and we will miss him dearly. Many of you quickly came to appreciate his kindness and earnestness, traits that made him an excellent leader and friend. Our board is focused on supporting the Hicks family at this time as well as the students, staff and families of Northwest ISD. Schools will have grief counselors available for those who need assistance coping with this tragic loss. Northwest ISD will share additional information and commemorative arrangements as they become available.”

“Our hearts are broken by the loss of Dr. David Hicks,” said Brad Morgan, president of the Sherman ISD Board of Trustees, where Dr. Hicks served as superintendent for six years prior to Northwest ISD. “He was responsible for taking Sherman ISD to another level with facilities, curriculum, and the well being of our great staff. Today, there is a building block that is missing in Building Bearcats. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Tammy, and their family.”

Dr. Hicks had 33 years of experience in education, starting his career as a teacher. Before becoming superintendent of Sherman ISD, he served as area superintendent of secondary programs in Denton ISD. He also worked as a principal, assistant principal and teacher in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and Grapevine-Colleyville ISD.

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CTG Staff
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The Cross Timbers Gazette News Department

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