Sherman ISD names Dr. Kristen Perry next principal of Sherman High School

Sherman ISD introduced Dr. Kristen Perry as the district—s next principal of Sherman High School during open session. The board—s announcement described her as a nearly 30-year educator who most recently served as associate principal at Frisco Heritage High School.

The district read a summary of Dr. Perry—s background: she previously worked as an assistant principal at Frisco Memorial High School, served as a girls basketball coach and athletic director, and holds a doctorate in sports management from Texas Woman—s University, a master—s in education administration from the University of North Texas and a bachelor—s degree from Midwestern State University. The district said Dr. Perry grew up in Burkburnett and that her husband, Dr. Brent Perry, is a district administrator in Pilot Point ISD.

Why it matters: The principal position at Sherman High School is a senior campus leadership role that will shape instruction, school culture and operations for the district—s largest secondary campus. The board welcomed Dr. Perry publicly and took a photo with her at the meeting.

Discussion vs. decision: The meeting transcript records a public introduction and welcome; no board vote or personnel action was recorded in the open-comment portion of the transcript provided. The board formally welcomed Dr. Perry and asked her to come forward for remarks and a photo.

Background details read at the meeting noted that members of the Class of 2025 earned college credits, industry certifications and millions of dollars in scholarships, and the district positioned the leadership hire as part of continuing efforts to support student success at Sherman High School.