DR. GREG SMITH TO LEAD FAST GROWTH SCHOOL COALITION

AUSTIN, TEXAS (Aug. 13, 2020)--The Fast Growth School Coalition, a statewide organization representing the collective voice of Texas’ fastest growing school districts, today announced its new Executive Director, Dr. Greg Smith.

Dr. Smith, currently Superintendent of Clear Creek ISD, joins FGSC, effective Jan. 1, 2021. He replaces Dr. Guy Sconzo, who lost his battle with cancer earlier this year.

“Dr. Smith is the right leader for our coalition during this especially challenging time for our state’s fastest growing school districts and across public education more broadly,” said Dr. Doug Killian, President of Fast Growth School Coalition and Superintendent of Pflugerville ISD. “He’s been in the trenches with us as a superintendent at two fast growth districts over the past two decades. The breadth and depth of Dr. Smith’s experience locally and at the State Capitol is a tremendous asset to FGSC and our member districts.”

Statement on the Passing of Dr. Guy Sconzo

The following statement on the passing of Dr. Guy Sconzo, Executive Director of Fast Growth School Coalition and former Humble Independent School District Superintendent, should be attributed to Doug Killian, Ed.D., Superintendent of Pflugerville Independent School District and President of the Fast Growth School Coalition:

“The Texas public education community lost a giant today with the passing of Dr. Guy Sconzo.

“Guy’s contributions to our Fast Growth School Coalition and Texas’ public education community cannot be understated.

“Guy was a tireless advocate for public school students and educators. He was the first superintendent in Texas to testify in a school finance lawsuit seeking a more fair and adequate funding system to serve the needs of all Texas students better. And, his work as Fast Growth School Coalition ensured that our lawmakers and the public understood the value and importance of investing in Texas’ fastest-growing school districts.