Shawn Pratt with microphone in front of stage speaking at summit

Team McKinney: MISD Prepares to Kick Off 2024–2025 at Annual Leadership Summit

McKinney ISD Communications

July 29, 2024

McKinney, Texas – As students basked in the last few days of a summer vacation moving swiftly toward its conclusion, McKinney ISD district and campus leadership joined Superintendent Shawn Pratt for the MISD 2024 Leadership Summit under the banner of “Team McKinney.” Held at the MISD Community Event Center on July 17, 18 and 23, the event comprised three days of intensive, collective focus on the final preparations for the upcoming school year.

group of admins in a circle with hands reaching in togetherMcKinney ISD held its 2024 Leadership Summit on July 17, 18 and 23 at the MISD Community Event Center. 

Pratt underscored MISD’s commitment to “Every Student, Every Day” as the guiding principal of its mission and shared highlights from his own story, emphasizing the life changing impact that educators can have on students. “If it hadn’t been for those coaches who saw something in me that I couldn’t see, and invested in me, I would not have gone into education, and I would not be where I am today,” he said.

The summit featured a vast array of topics covering every aspect of MISD, all aimed at enhancing student success across every campus. The time, as always, was marked by a collaborative focus on the work ahead—as well as plenty of laughter and smiles.

one girl on student panel handing microphone to another girl as they both laughOne of the highlights of the 2024 MISD Leadership Summit was a panel of McKinney ISD high school students and a recent graduate who took part in a Q&A about their experiences in MISD.

Summit highlights included two Q&A panels, one featuring a selection of last year’s new teachers and the other spotlighting MISD high school students. Both groups provided valuable insights into their experiences, offering perspectives that help inform the district’s efforts to not only serve its students with excellence but to also provide the most effective support for its teachers.

board president Philip Hassler with microphone at Summit in front of stage speakingMcKinney ISD Board President Philip Hassler speaks at the 2024 Leadership Summit, thanking MISD leaders and teachers for the profound, positive impact they have on MISD students.

MISD Board President Philip Hassler spoke briefly on day two of the summit, thanking MISD teachers and administrators for the profound, positive impact they have on MISD students. “What you do truly matters,” he said. “As the father of two kids in MISD, I could tell you countless stories of individuals who work in MISD who have helped guide, direct and counsel my children.”

The summit wrapped up on July 23. With teachers officially reporting for duty on Wednesday, July 31, and students arriving on Thursday, Aug. 8, MISD is eager and ready to get 2024–2025 underway.

It’s going to be a great year.

2024 Leadership Summit Photos!

two male and one female member of drum line playing in front of the CECThe 2024 MISD Leadership Summit — Thanks to the North drum line for helping welcome our administrators to the summit!

seven cheerleaders, each from MISD high schools standing at entry to CEC smiling2024 MISD Leadership Summit — And...thanks to the cheerleaders from McKinney Boyd, MHS and McKinney North for their help in welcoming MISD administrators to the summit!

large lighted letters in lobby of CEC that spell out We are McKinney

Jae Gaskill and Tawn King smiling for camera in lobby

principal Jennifer Larrieviere reacting with big expression to colleague at the check in table

overhead view of lobby where attendees are walking in

MHS associate principal Josh Greenwood sitting at table smiling up at someone who is speaking to him

Pratt at podium with microphone speaking2024 MISD Leadership Summit — Superintendent Shawn Pratt

view from back of room as Pratt speaks in the distance with large #1 foam finger on table in the foreground

Alana Chisum with microphone introducing Tawn King

Boyd principal David Hodum standing and waving hand in acknowledgement of being introduced

group of principals smiling and talking during break

two administrators talking during break

assistant principal smiling and looking toward camera while clapping

faubion middle school principal Mitch VandenBoom talking with others at his table

Errin French with microphone speaking on behalf of her group as the group looks on behind her.

group in a circle with hands in the middle

Student panel with one student handing microphone to another student and both laughing2024 MISD Leadership Summit — Student Panel

Ebonee King speaking with microphone before a connection activity

Raleeh at podium holding microphone and speaking 2024 MISD Leadership Summit — Melanie Raleeh, Deputy Superintendent of School Leadership

two administrators looking at their phones and talking

hands holding phone taking a video, on screen you can see administrators dancing in a group

group of administrators jumping up together for a video

Members of the ELS department smiling for a group photo with big #1 foam fingers

Spaulding with microphone speaking2024 MISD Leadership Summit — Dr. Shelly Spaulding, Assistant Superintendent of Communications

large group photo of the entire administrative team

Hassler, Pratt and May at front of room holding up their badges2024 MISD Leadership Summit — (l-r) MISD Board President Philip Hassler, Superintendent Shawn Pratt and Director of Safety and Security Rusty May. Hassler and Pratt hold MISD security badges presented to them by May in recognition of their leadership and support of safety initiatives for the district.

at front of room smiling2024 MISD Leadership Summit — Superintendent Shawn Pratt (right) introduces MISD Business Partners Thad Helsley (left) and Terrie and John Rattan

three female administrators smiling in front of backdrop

two administrators talking at their table during a break

view from behind of an administrator wearing an MISD t shirt that says #1 Team McKinney on the back

male teacher at end of row at front of room with microphone speaking2024 MISD Leadership Summit — Teacher Panel

female teacher at front of room with microphone speaking2024 MISD Leadership Summit — Teacher Panel

view of administrator hold up phone to take a photo of two other female administrators in front of backdrop

administrators working at tables, female administrator in the center looking at computer deep in thought

Jackson with hand held microphone standing amid tables speaking2024 MISD Leadership Summit — Aretha Jackson, Sr. Director of Legal Affairs

female admin at table laughing during a connection activity with group behind her

teaching and learning department group photo in front of back drop

faubion administrative team in front of backdrop

Winters at podium speaking2024 MISD Leadership Summit — Dr. Michael Winters, Sr. Director of Administrative Services

group of administrators collaborating during connection activity

group of administrators in group activity with hands in the air dancing and smiling

group of administrators with hands in the air dancing

standing amid tables with microphone speaking and pointing toward something off camera2024 MISD Leadership Summit — Adrienne Broyles, Executive Director of Special Populations

standing at front of the room with microphone speaking2024 MISD Leadership Summit — Dr. Amber Epperson, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning

Gonzalez holding microphone at back of room as she presents2024 MISD Leadership Summit — Zabdi Gonzalez, Sr. Director of English Learner Support

Dowell administrative team working at table on a STEAM Lego kit

female administrator leaning over table holding STEAM Lego kit pieces and working with her team to complete the instructed design

group of male and female administrators in a line at front of the room during a connection activity

principals holly rogers and Kristen Ellis with microphones leading a connecting activity

administrative assistants in a group photo