Denise Beutel

Denise Beutel has extensive experience in the education sector. Denise served as the Executive Director of Grants and Federal Programs at the Richardson Independent School District since 2022. Prior to that, they held the position of Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at Richardson ISD from 2018. Before joining Richardson ISD, Denise worked at Region 10 ESC, where they served as the Director of Teaching and Learning since 2017 and also held the position of Director from 2016.

Denise Beutel's education history begins in 1989 when they enrolled at Texas Christian University. Denise pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and Teaching, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Spanish, and completed their studies in 1993. From 1993 to 1995, Denise attended Southern Methodist University and obtained a Master's degree in Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. Following this, they joined Texas Woman's University from 1995 to 1999. Although the specific degree obtained during this period is not mentioned, they focused on Educational Administration and Reading Recovery. Denise's educational journey culminated at The University of Texas at Austin, where they pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education - Curriculum and Instruction from 2004 to 2011.