Tabitha Branum Becomes RISD Superintendent

Tabitha Branum signs contract to be RISD superintendent

RISD trustees offered a contract to Tabitha Branum this week to be the 20th superintendent in the history of the school district.

Branum is an experienced leader and motivated educator with 25 years of experience in Texas addressing the needs of students through research-based and innovative programs and practices. Click here to see the full superintendent profile.

She is passionate about public schools and knows what it takes to ensure all students graduate prepared to navigate a future they create. #RISDBelieves

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