Highland Park ISD
Amanda Cardwell is an experienced educator with a background in teaching and hospitality. Currently serving as a Teacher at Highland Park ISD since June 2021, Amanda previously held a teaching position at Frisco ISD from August 2020 to June 2021. Earlier roles include working as a Barista at Summer Moon Coffee DFW and as a Substitute Teacher for ESS. Amanda's experience in education began as a Preschool Teacher at The Pierce Academy. In the hospitality sector, Amanda served as Executive Assistant to the Managing Director and Event Concierge at Omni Dallas Hotel, where significant contributions included creating training manuals and operational cheat sheets. Amanda holds a Standard Teaching Certification in Elementary Education from iteachTEXAS and a Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies from Texas A&M University.
Highland Park ISD
The Highland Park Independent School District is located immediately north of downtown Dallas in the 6.21-square-mile suburban area of Highland Park, University Park and a small part of North Dallas. HPISD serves approximately 33,640 residents who are predominantly college-educated professionals and business leaders in the Dallas community. Since Highland Park schools were founded in 1914, there continues to be a proud tradition of excellence in academic, fine arts, athletics and community service. Dallas is home to the State Fair of Texas, some of the finest museums in the Southwest and many professional sports teams. Southern Methodist University, one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the South, is located in the Park Cities and offers a variety of concerts, lectures and athletic events to the surrounding area. The Highland Park Independent School District first opened its doors in October of 1914 with a four-room building on Cornell Avenue. Since then, it has grown to a district comprised of eight campuses: five elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school and one high school. The district has an enrollment of approximately 6,700 students and employs nearly 800 people, including more than 450 teachers.