The Killeen Independent School District (KISD) has appointed Dr. Terri D. Osborne, a three-time Texas A&M-Commerce alum, as the district's new deputy superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and School Leadership. Dr. Osborne officially began her role on September 30, 2024.
Dr. Osborne brings extensive leadership experience from her previous administrative positions in Houston-area school districts. Most recently, she served as the assistant superintendent of secondary schools in Aldine ISD since 2023. Prior to that, she was a high school principal and special projects coordinator in Humble ISD and principal of Manor Early College in the Austin area from 2016 to 2018.
Osborne’s career in education began in 2008, with teaching and leadership roles in schools located in Mesquite, Germany, Irving, and Garland. Her accomplishments include being named Secondary Principal of the Year in Humble ISD in 2022 and Teacher of the Year in Mesquite ISD in 2010.
KISD Superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Fey praised Osborne's qualifications, stating, “Dr. Osborne has a passion for student learning coupled with a wealth of school leadership experience and a background in various sized districts. She is poised to lead our Killeen ISD team of educators to accomplish our board-adopted priorities surrounding student success.”
Osborne holds multiple degrees from A&M-Commerce, including a Master of Science in Higher Education (2011), a Master of Education in Educational Administration with principal certification (2014), and a Doctorate in Educational Administration with superintendent certification (2021). She also holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University.
“I am excited to be part of the rich and diverse communities that make Killeen ISD so special, and I’m inspired by the bold vision and strategic priorities that will drive positive outcomes for all students,” Osborne said. “I look forward to building strong relationships at every level and contributing to the foundation of excellence that already exists.”
