John Derek Moody

John Derek Moody has extensive experience in educational leadership, currently serving as the School Principal at Pasadena Independent School District since August 2016. Prior to this role, John held the position of Dean of Instruction at Dickinson ISD for a brief period in 2016. John's career with Pasadena Independent School District spans over two decades, including various roles such as Associate Principal at CTHS, Assistant Principal at Pasadena Memorial High School, Assistant Principal at Southmore Intermediate, Peer Facilitator at Garfield Elementary, and Reading Teacher with Title 1 Host Coordinator responsibilities. John's earlier teaching experience includes serving as a 6th Grade ELAR Teacher at La Porte ISD. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Adolescent Psychology from the University of Houston, a degree in Education Leadership, Superintendency, and Educational System Administration from The University of Texas at Arlington, and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.