Dr. Justin Terry
President • Forney ISD
Dr. Justin Terry has more than 22 years of experience in education. He is currently in his 6th year as superintendent of Forney ISD, which is the largest district in the fastest growing county the nation.
During his time in Forney ISD, Dr. Terry developed a systemic approach to the Forney ISD Collaborative Learning Community involving students, parents, businesses, and community partnerships to ensure student success. Dr. Terry was also instrumental in the redesign of the District Career and Technology Education (CTE) Program as well as the development of a Future Ready curriculum. Forney ISD successfully passed two bonds in November 2019 for $623 million by 72% and May 2022 for $1.29 billion by 66%.
In addition to his appointments on the Texas Teacher Vacancy Task Force and the Industry Based Certifications Committee, he was named a 2022 National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Superintendent to Watch.
Dr. Terry received his Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Kinesiology from East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas, and he earned his Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Study from the University of Texas in Arlington. He earned his Doctorate of Education from Texas A&M Commerce in Commerce, Texas. He has a Texas Superintendent Certification, a Texas Principal Certification, a Texas Teacher's Certification in Mathematics, an Instructional Leadership Development Certification, and a certification in the Professional Development and Appraisal System and the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System.
Dr. Mark Foust
Vice President • Northwest ISD
Before joining Northwest ISD in January 2023, Dr. Foust served as superintendent of Kerrville ISD in Central Texas, where he earned a reputation as a strong instructional leader who places student needs first. During his tenure as superintendent, Kerrville ISD implemented new STEM instructional programs, expanded career and technical education opportunities, and passed a significant bond program to revitalize schools. During his tenure, Kerrville ISD earned distinction as an HEB Excellence in Education Small District State Finalist and a top-10 UIL Lone Star Cup finisher.
Dr. Foust spent the first 21 years of his professional career in Fort Bend ISD, a fast-growth school district in the Houston area. He began his career as an English teacher and coach in 1995 before becoming an associate principal and principal at the high school level. He transitioned into a district leadership role as an assistant superintendent, overseeing three high school feeder patterns before serving as chief of schools, overseeing educational services for all 74 schools in the district.
Over the course of his 27-year career in public education, Dr. Foust has earned accolades for his leadership, including serving as a Texas Association of School Administrators mentor for new superintendents, receiving a nomination for ESC Region 20 Superintendent of the Year, and assisting in the cultivation of a pilot program for a small district category in the Holdsworth Center for Learning Campus Leadership Program.
In his role, Dr. Foust leads the fastest-growing school district in North Texas as it experiences unprecedented growth in the years ahead. Northwest ISD’s total enrollment now grows at an annual rate of 2,000 additional students per year, which doubles the district's previous year-over-year enrollment growth rates. With boundaries that encompass 234 square miles combined with the district’s reputation and a robust housing market, projections indicate the district's growth will last for decades.
Dr. Foust earned his Doctor of Education in professional leadership from the University of Houston and his Master of Education in administration and supervision from the University of Houston-Victoria. He earned his bachelor's degree in history from Texas A&M University.
Travis Motal
Treasurer • Liberty Hill ISD
Mr. Travis Motal serves as Superintendent of Liberty Hill Independent School District, bringing more than 23 years of experience in public education. He is known for his commitment to student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and strong community partnerships while leading a rapidly growing district.
Before being named superintendent, Mr. Motal served in several leadership roles in Liberty Hill ISD, including Interim Superintendent, Chief of Schools, Director of Secondary Education, and Principal of Liberty Hill Junior High. Prior to joining the district, he served as a principal in Taylor ISD. In 2020, he was named Region 13 Middle School Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals.
Mr. Motal holds a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Texas State University and is certified in Texas as a superintendent, principal, and teacher. He is an active member of the Texas Association of School Administrators and serves on the organization’s legislative advocacy committee.
Mr. Motal and his wife, Anjie, have two children, Emma and Ben, and enjoy staying involved in youth activities and athletics within the Liberty Hill community.
Dr. Megan Pape
Secretary • Royal ISD
Dr. Megan C. Pape currently serves as Superintendent of Schools for Royal Independent School District, one of the fastest-growing school districts in Texas; Royal ISD student enrollment grew 19% during the 2025-2026 school year. With over 17 years of experience in Texas public education, Dr. Pape has served in Texas public schools at all levels from the classroom to district-wide leadership. Before her appointment at Royal ISD, Dr. Pape served as Superintendent of Snook ISD for three years, where she led significant improvements in academics, finance, and operations.
A strong advocate for public education, Dr. Pape engages in policy and legislative efforts, most recently advocating for public school funding and accountability changes during the 89th Legislative Session and Special Session. She is an active member at the state level, serving on the Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (TALAS) Executive Committee as Secretary and the TASA Future-Ready Superintendent’s Leadership Network Design Team. She previously served as the Texas Council of Women School Executives (TCWSE) Region 6 Regional Representative (5 years) and the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) Professional Learning Committee (2 years). She was a member of the Thompson Executive Leadership Institute (TELI) Superintendent Academy as a part of Cohort XXXII, and was selected to attend the Holdsworth Superintendent Leadership Program as a member of Cohort 5.
Originally from Northern California, Dr. Pape earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication and English from the University of California, Davis. She also holds a Master's degree in Special Education from Sam Houston State University, and a Doctorate in Professional Leadership from the University of Houston. She is the proud mom of 3 Royal ISD students.
Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora
Immediate Past-President • Tomball ISD
Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora has been an educator in Texas for the past 34 years. Currently she serves as Superintendent of Schools for Tomball Independent School District after working as their Chief Academic Officer for three years. Previously she served the Round Rock Independent School District as Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum and Administration and the Houston Independent School District as the Assistant Superintendent of School Support Services. She also served Spring ISD as an Assistant Superintendent and Kingsville Independent School District as the Superintendent of Schools,
She was recently nominated and selected for three years as the Texas representative for the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), an appointed member of the Texas Education Agency Commissioner’s Cabinet, an elected member of the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) Executive Committee representing Region 4, the Region 4 Texas Council for Women School Executives (TCWSE) Vice President of Membership and the Past President of Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (TALAS) where she was a founding member.
Dr. Salazar-Zamora earned a doctorate of education at Texas A&M University, a master of education in educational administration and a master of education in special education at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and a bachelor of science at Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Texas.
