Nacogdoches Independent School District
Dean Lester is an experienced education professional with a diverse background in teaching and management. Since August 2016, Dean has worked as a Teaching Professional at Nacogdoches Independent School District, focusing on engineering and manufacturing principles for high school students, while also serving as a bus driver and TSA Club Sponsor. Previous roles include positions as a substitute teacher, technology teacher, and instructor in economics and history across various school districts. Dean's career also spans significant managerial roles in the private sector, including managing airport facilities at Houston Airport System and overseeing satellite communication projects at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Military experience in the US Navy provided extensive leadership and technical expertise in aircraft maintenance and flight operations. Dean holds a Master of Education from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
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Nacogdoches Independent School District
Nacogdoches Independent School District focuses on educating and inspiring everyone to achieve excellence. The district firmly believes its vision extends to not only its 6,400-plus students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, but also to its teachers, staff, parents, community and administrators. The district believes … • Its core purpose is teaching and learning. • Every employee of the district plays a vital role in the educational process. • All students deserve to be taught in a safe and secure environment. • The participation of parents and the community is necessary for the district to succeed at its mission • High expectations for everyone — students and staff — are critical to an engaged, energized, and ultimately successful district. NISD offers innovative programs at every level including: • Three elementary-level magnet schools — fine arts, dual language and joint technology and science — that teach the core subjects while utilizing their school's theme and giving students additional time to further explore the school theme. • Early College High School program which allows high school students to begin taking college classes on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus as early as their freshman year. • Career and Technology Education at Nacogdoches High School offers students courses and often certification opportunities in a variety of career-based skills including phlebotomy, floral design, culinary arts and much more.