Highland Park ISD
Brenda West, SHRM-SCP, has over 23 years of experience in various HR roles in the education sector. Brenda most recently worked as the Executive Director of Human Resources at Highland Park ISD since June 2016. Prior to that, Brenda served as the Executive Director of Human Resources Services at Lewisville ISD from June 2008 to June 2016, where they were responsible for managing all HR functions for a district with over 53,000 students. Brenda also worked as the Director at Kermit ISD from July 2002 to June 2008, collaborating with the Superintendent on curriculum development and implementing improvement initiatives. Brenda began their career in education at Raymondville ISD in August 1993 and progressed through various leadership positions, ultimately serving as an Administrator and overseeing all HR and instructional functions.
Brenda West, SHRM-SCP, obtained a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration, General from Texas State University from 1994 to 1996. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas State University from 1990 to 1993. In addition, they obtained the SHRM-SCP certification from SHRM in August 2019.
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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.