Leadership Team


Dr. Thomas Seaberry
Deputy Superintendent of
School Leadership
972-479-9078
University of North Texas
Ed.D Educational Leadership


Aaron Thorson
Chief of Staff
972-479-9078
Purdue University; University of Notre Dame, MBA

James Dworkin
Chief Financial Officer
972-479-9078
University of Chicago (MBA)
DePaul University (B.S.)

Dr. Laura Carrasco
Deputy Superintendent of Academics and Student Services
972-479-9078 ext: 1017
University of Texas at San Antonio, Southern Methodist University, St. Mary's University
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.), Master of Bilingual Education (M.B.E.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Education

Jerry McCreight
Chief Administrative Officer
972-479-9078 ext:1045
Texas A&M University
BBA Accounting, CPA

Tim Brightman
Chief Legal Officer
972-479-9078
Baylor University School of Law, J.D., Austin College, B.A., Economics
Craig Timberlake
Chief of Student Leadership Development
972-479-9078
United States Marine Corps, Mary Washington College

Regina Jones
Chief Equity Officer
972-479-9078
rjones1@iltexas.org
University: Texas A&M-Commerce
Degrees: BMED, MED
Certifications: Mid-Management Administrator, Superintendent

Lucy Mariappa
Chief Information Officer
972-479-9078
CIO Certificate (pursuing), CIO Institute; Carnegie Mellon University
Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy; Master of Computer Applications, B. S. in Computer Science; Post Graduate Honours Diploma in E-Commerce & Web Design

Bryndan Wright
Chief Operating Officer
972-479-9078
University of Texas at Arlington, Master of Public Administration, Liberty University, B.A.

Dr. Matilda
"Maty" Orozco
Houston Area Superintendent
University of Houston,
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.), Master of Science (M.S.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Superintendents certification, principal certification and bilingual teacher certification

Rodney Cooksy
Tarrant Area Superintendent
469-786-2550
Howard University, University of North Texas (NTSU)- Degrees/Certifications - Superintendent Cert., M.M.E., B.M.E.

Anthony Palagonia
Dallas Area Superintendent
Baylor University School of Law, Texas A&M Commerce, Southwestern University
J.D. , M.Ed. Admin, B.S., SBEC; Certifications - Principal and Government/Economics Teacher