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Superintendent

 

Joe Harrington
Joe Harrington, Superintendent | JosephHarrington@hebisd.edu | ph: 817.399.2020 | fax: 817.354.3309
Ty Stasik, Executive Assistant | TyrieceStasik@hebisd.edu | ph: 817.399.2020 | fax: 817.354.3309

 

The HEB ISD Board of Trustees approved Joseph (“Joe”) Harrington, Ed.D. as superintendent of Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District at the March 28, 2022 board meeting. 

Dr. Harrington’s career in education spans 35 years. He previously served as HEB ISD’s Deputy Superintendent for Educational Operations and  Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Administration. Prior to joining HEB ISD in 2013, Dr. Harrington taught science and high school biology and coached student athletes for 16 years in three states before taking on assistant principal and principal roles in Northwest ISD and Grapevine-Colleyville ISD.

School board president Matt Romero said Joe Harrington is a great fit to lead HEB ISD. “Joe understands that empowering every student to excel while maintaining our responsibilities to the local community requires strategic planning and clear communication.”

Dr. Harrington is excited to lead the school district forward. “Every student, teacher, and supporting employee has a unique story and pathway to success. HEB ISD is a special place because this community believes we all have a responsibility to enable students to thrive – we truly are better together.”

Dr. Harrington completed his doctorate in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University in 2011. He holds a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of North Texas; a bachelor’s degree in Geology from Buffalo State College; and Superintendent, Principal, and Secondary Science Teacher certifications from the Texas Education Agency. Dr. Harrington is a member of the Mid-Cities Pacesetters Rotary Club. Dr. Harrington and his wife, Jenny, live in Euless and attend Ash Lane Methodist Church.