Angie Gaylord named acting deputy chief of Transformation and Innovation

Angie Gaylord has been appointed acting deputy chief of the Office of Transformation and Innovation.

Gaylord has served Dallas ISD as executive director of Professional Development and Digital Learning since 2016. Her previous experience in education includes serving Irving ISD as division director of Professional and Digital Development and as principal of Lady Bird Johnson and Crockett middle schools.

At Lady Bird Johnson Middle School, she was instrumental in the development of the country’s first Net Zero School. In 2011, she was honored by the Texas Education Agency for her contributions to innovative systems and teaching in Texas.

Gaylord holds a degree in kinesiology and biology from the University of North Texas and a master’s in educational administration from California State University, Los Angeles.

In her new role, Gaylord will report to Deputy Superintendent Israel Cordero.