Dr. Kennedy began serving as the McKinney ISD Superintendent of Schools in January of 2010. Prior to McKinney ISD, Dr. Kennedy spent seven years as the Superintendent of Schools in Midlothian ISD and is currently in his 35th year as an educator. 

Dr. Kennedy has also served as Superintendent of Schools in Decatur ISD, north of Fort Worth. In addition, he has served as Assistant Superintendent of Schools at Waco-Midway ISD, a principal and assistant principal at Allen ISD, a teacher and counselor at Richardson ISD, and a teacher and coordinator in North East ISD (San Antonio) and Southwest ISD. During his tenure, Midlothian ISD reached the “Exemplary” level in 22 of 25 academic measures. The majority of schools in the district earned “Recognized” or “Exemplary” status.  Dr. Kennedy was also responsible for initiating the Midlothian Education Foundation, which awarded over $140,000 to teachers for innovative teaching grants. 

The Dallas Business Journal recognized Midlothian ISD as the 4th Best Place to work in the metroplex among large companies (over 500 employees). More than 400 companies were considered and the selection was based upon a number of indicators, including: work environment, innovations/new ideas, people practices, personal growth and development, leadership, employee recognition and the structure of the day-to-day operations.

  Dr. Kennedy focused much of his efforts on managing significant enrollment growth in Midlothian ISD by working with the community, staff, and Board of Trustees to implement a long-range facilities plan through the Midlothian ISD Growth Management Committee. The community supported bond authorizations of $117,785,000 to renovate existing facilities and provide for future enrollment growth. 

Dr. Kennedy received his Doctorate in Education Administration from Texas A&M University at Commerce, a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science/Secondary Education from Baylor University. He has worked as an educational consultant in Haiti and Kosovo, and as an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas.

  His wife, Pam, is a Diagnostician/Special Education Counselor and they have two sons who are Baylor University alumni. They are also proud grandparents of a beautiful granddaughter.

  Dr. Kennedy’s professional career experience:

• Superintendent of Schools at McKinney ISD from 2010 to Present
• Superintendent of Schools at Midlothian ISD from 2003 to 2009
• Superintendent of Schools at Decatur ISD from 1998 to 2003
• Assistant Superintendent of Schools at Waco-Midway ISD from 1995 to 1998
• Elementary Principal at Allen ISD from 1989 to 1995
• Middle School Assistant Principal at Allen ISD from 1985 to 1989
• Teacher and Elementary Counselor at Richardson ISD from 1980 to 1985
• Teacher and Vocational Adjustment Coordinator at North East ISD (San Antonio) from 1977 to 1980
• Vocational Adjustment Coordinator at Southwest ISD (San Antonio) from 1975 to 1977