Deer Park ISD
Michael Cox, M.Ed., currently serves as Assistant Principal at Deer Park ISD since July 2023, after a significant tenure at Deer Park High School - South Campus, which began in July 2007. In this role, Michael has held various positions including Chemistry Teacher, WR Coach/Chemistry Teacher, and WR Coach/IPC Teacher. Michael earned a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Physical Science from Texas A&M University between 2002 and 2007, followed by a Master of Education in Administration from Lamar University completed in October 2022.
Deer Park ISD
Deer Park ISD is known throughout the State of Texas for its quality instructional program, outstanding facilities and exemplary teaching and support staff. Team Deer Park---comprised of all employees, students, parents, taxpayers, community members and elected officials---received a “Recognized” rating from the State of Texas this year, the seventh time the district received the rating in the last eight years In 1930, the district’s first school opened in the small community of Deer Park, which was located in east Harris County. Today, the district is comprised of 15 schools and several support buildings, and enrollment has grown to over 12,300 students. Located about 20 miles southeast of downtown Houston, the district’s boundaries include most of the City of Deer Park as well as portions of Pasadena, Lynchburg and Highlands. LEADERSHIP As a Texas public school district, Deer Park ISD is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees. Trustees are elected at large to three-year terms of office. The Board of Trustees sets governing policies for the district and hires the superintendent of schools, who is the head administrator for the district. Each campus is lead by a principal and one or more assistant principals. AWARDS Comptrollers Award for Financial Transparency - 3 years Rated "Superior Achievement" for Schools FIRST - every year