The Salt River Schools Education Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Sheryl Houston as the new Superintendent/Director of Education. Mrs. Houston’s official start date is Sunday, Feb. 23. She has spent more than a year in the board-approved role of Acting Superintendent.
Prior to joining Salt River Schools as the Assistant Superintendent in July 2023, Mrs. Houston spent 23 years in K-8 education as a classroom teacher, middle school assistant principal, principal, and curriculum director, including more than a decade of diverse administrative leadership experience for public and private schools in districts across Illinois, Georgia, Virginia, and Arizona. Mrs. Houston earned a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Western Illinois University and a Master of Education in educational leadership from George Mason University.
Mrs. Houston’s extensive knowledge of education policy and strategic planning—as well as her dedication to the day-to-day operations of Salt River Schools and the care she gives to the concerns of staff, families, and the Community—are a few of the many qualities that make her the ideal Superintendent/Director of Education.
“The Education Board is honored that Mrs. Houston has accepted to continue her journey with Salt River Schools,” said Education Board Chair Kyland King. “We are eager for Mrs. Houston to continue to bring Salt River Schools into a brighter future as she updates systems and continues be an advocate for students, staff, and families. We have seen that Mrs. Houston has the knowledge and compassion to be a difference in the lives of all stakeholders of Salt River Schools.”
Please join the Education Board in welcoming Mrs. Houston to her official role as Superintendent/Director of Education. We invite you to join us at the next Community Forum to have “Supper with the Super” on Tuesday, March 4, from 6-8 p.m. in the Accelerated Learning Academy cafeteria. There will be (limited) childcare available and a catered dinner to enjoy. This event is free and open to the public. If you have any questions, please call Salt River Schools at 480-362-2500.
Thank you,
Salt River Schools Education Board
