Assistant Director of Athletics

Diane Williams
dwilliams@mckinneyisd.net

Assistant Director of Athletics
Rod Kaspar
rkaspar@mckinneyisd.net

Athletic Department Secretary

Sandra Minter
sminter@mckinneyisd.net

Athletic Department Secretary/Receptionist

Kandis Hallam

469-742-4182
khallam@mckinneyisd.net

Keith Garinger began his career in education as a teacher and coach in the Danbury ISD in 1974 and has been an assistant principal, principal and assistant superintendent throughout his career. Prior to joining McKinney ISD as the Director of Athletics, Garinger was an educational consultant of the Leadership Institute for school improvement with Region XIII and an adjunct professor with Texas Lutheran University. Prior to his position with Region XIII, Garinger was the an Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for the Seguin ISD from 2000-2004, the Principal at New Braunfels High School from 1997 to 2000 and the Principal at Jane Long Middle School in the Bryan ISD from 1992-1997. His honors include two Principal of the Year awards and being on the Dean's Roundtable at Texas A&M University.

Garinger and his wife Debbie, have a daughter who teaches in New Braunfels ISD, a son who is a Green Beret in the Special Forces of the U.S. Army and another son who plays football for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League.

Departmental Responsibilities

The McKinney ISD encourages all students to participate in extra-curricular programs whether it is Academics, Fine Arts, Athletics or any other number of U.I.L. (University Interscholastic League) programs. As the McKinney area continues to grow, the participation within the MISD athletic programs increase as well. It is the mission of the McKinney ISD Athletic Department to supplement the educational process of those students who exhibit an interest in providing a forum for themselves to challenge their physical and emotional capabilities. The goals of the athletic program is to provide our students with the opportunity to pursue and understand the value of attitude, commitment, responsibility, accountability work ethic and team. A consistent and comprehensive program is vital in establishing the day-to-day procedures that are necessary in order for students to be successful. It is also the vision of the McKinney ISD Department of Athletics and the campus staff to make every effort to ensure that these traits are included in the curriculum of all our sports programs and that they are taught and monitored consistently.