Dr. Marla Sheppard
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Marla Sheppard was chosen to lead Longview ISD in 2024, after serving in various educational leadership roles in Houston ISD, Fort Bend ISD, Kansas City Public Schools, and KIPP Texas Public Schools.
She began her career as a math and science teacher and has served as an assistant principal, middle and high school principal, and assistant superintendent.
Dr. Sheppard holds a B.S. in biomedical science from Texas A&M University and both an M.Ed. and Ed.D. from the University of Houston.
Dr. Marla Sheppard came to Longview from KIPP Texas Public Schools, where she was responsible for executing the academic vision and programming for the 33 schools in the Houston region. Prior to that, she led Kansas City Public Schools to earn "Full Accreditation" for the first time in over 20 years. During her tenure at Fort Bend ISD, she oversaw 16 campuses as the assistant superintendent of school leadership.
With a track record of fostering inclusive and high-achieving learning environments, Dr. Sheppard's focus for Longview ISD is to expand academic and extracurricular programs, ensuring the district remains a destination for high-achieving students, families, and education professionals. Her strategic approach and commitment to excellence are set to enhance Longview ISD's legacy of academic success.
Dr. Sheppard has been married for more than 25 years to education administrator Dr. Daniel Sheppard, and they have three children: Ashley, Jonathan, and Jeremiah. She looks forward to building long-lasting relationships with the students, staff, and community of Longview!
Dr. Sheppard's First 100-Day Plan outlines her strategic vision for her first 100 days in Longview ISD.
This interactive document allows you to navigate through the pages by clicking and dragging from right to left to move forward, or from left to right to move backward. We hope you enjoy this presentation and learn more about our exciting plans for the future!
Questions? Please email ask@lisd.org or call 903-381-2219.
Dr. Sheppard's official contract with Longview ISD includes an annual salary of $275,000 and is effective from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027:
Click here to download Dr. Sheppard's 2024-27 Superintendent's Contract.
