Superintendent
If you are reading this expecting a fancy bio about the Superintendent, you may not find what you are looking for. I'd rather meet you in person over a cup of coffee, but I'll settle for an online introduction instead. Hi, my name is Elaine Howard, and I have the privilege of serving as the Superintendent of the amazing Sharyland ISD! Here are some fun FAQs to help you get to know me better.
Q: Did you always want to be a Superintendent of a school district?
A: No, I have always wanted to be a mortician. Yes, you read that right! Becoming an educator was not on my bucket list, yet here I am living the dream!
Q: What is the best part about being a Superintendent?
A: I get to do all sorts of fun things every day. Whether it's visiting classrooms, helping with the car drop-off line in the mornings, or attending volleyball games, I get to experience all the best parts of our school district. The best part of being the Superintendent at Sharyland ISD is definitely witnessing the amazing learning and teaching that takes place in our classrooms. My mind is always blown away at how much kids can learn and the creativity it takes to educate them.
Q: What is the hardest part of your job?
A: I want our students and staff to have the very best in opportunities, environment, and experience. One of the biggest parts of my job is identifying obstacles and removing them so others have a clear path toward success. It is hard to go slow when I want to go fast, or to say "not now" instead of "no". I am constantly trying to figure out how to make "amazing" happen for others, even if we do not have the resources.
Q: What are your hopes and dreams for Sharyland ISD?
A: My biggest dream for our school district is for us to "Believe" in one another, for the good of our community. I get so tired of how cruel and hard our world has become. I want school and work to be a sacred place, a sanctuary from the rest of the world, where teaching and learning are fun. I want Sharyland ISD to be a place where we can dream, and those dreams become reality. I want people from near and far to see our students and staff, and want what we have. It will appear as achievements and success, but those things will be rooted in gratitude and joy, so that even if there are no awards or titles, we will always have community and will know how to dream and believe in a better future than what we have today.
