I come from a long line of educators. For six generations, my family has embraced the mantel of responsibility that comes with joining the teaching and learning profession.  Principals, teachers, superintendents, professors- I stand on the shoulders of all of these women and men in my family who came before me, so the work of education is in my blood- this is personal.  

 

It is my joy to use whatever tools are in front of me to ensure that all students learn everything they can so that they have options in post-secondary pursuits, so that they are equipped to contribute meaningfully to their world, and so that they can return the favor by investing in those who come after them. 

 

Throughout my career, my job has been to work tirelessly on behalf of students.  As the instructional leader at Rushing, my vision is to use my influence, training, and skills to equip all educators with whatever they need to get positive outcomes for all students, always.

 

 

 

Dr. Kari Roan began teaching in 2002 where she served as a 6th grade English teacher and dance team director.
 

Throughout her tenure in her current district, Dr. Roan has served in a variety of capacities: she founded the the district's first middle school drill team program and later became the director of the district’s original high school, she taught 7th grade English, she served as the Dean of Instruction at PHS, she worked as the Secondary English Curriculum Coordinator, and served as a high school assistant principal. She now serves as a middle school principal.

Additionally, Dr. Roan worked in the private sector as a writing consultant to area school districts, as a curriculum writer, and as a specialist in school improvement and school turnaround efforts.

She earned an undergraduate degree in English Education from Southern Methodist University, a Master’s of Arts Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix, and a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from Dallas Baptist University.