Randy Willis has served the interest of public schools spanning over three decades in various positions in both large and small school systems.
His administrative career includes 14 years as an administrator in four school districts. Randy’s experiences also encompass work at the TexasEducation Agency in the Division of School Improvement.
As superintendent of schools for Granger ISD, Randy led Granger High School to a national ranking as one of U.S.News and World Report “Best High Schools in America” for2017 and one of the “Best Middle Schools in America”for 2021. In addition, GISD was highlighted by John Hopkins University as one of three school districts in the United States
for its innovative use of international assessments used as a tool for school improvement. Granger ISD School Board was named “School Board of the Year” by Texas Rural Education Association (TREA)in 2016.Randy has been actively engaged with the Texas Legislature for the past four legislative sessions. He has been called on to present expert testimony on a range of school-related issues including the changing dynamics of school finance and the new metrics for the state accountability system. He has served as one of five superintendents on the Accountability Policy Advisory Committee (APAC) to the Texas Commissioner of Education.
Randy was the past chairman of the Regional Advisory Council (RAC) of superintendents and was on the Board of Directors for the TEKS ResourceCurriculumManagement System for the Educational Service Center Region 13 in Austin,Texas. He has also served: asESC 13 representative to TASA legislative committee, on the Board of Directors for the Equity Center for school finance, and asPast President of the Texas Rural Education Association.
Randy earned his Bachelor of Science degree from George Washington University and his Master’s Degree in Education from Northwestern State University. Randy attended Lamar University for additional post-graduate work in the graduate studies education doctoral program.
