Ownen Hunt, Ed.D.

It is my pleasure to hold  the Office of  Superintendent of The  DeSoto Independent School District. I consider this appointment an honor and privilege to serve the  students, faculty, staff, and community as Superintendent. Within this role, I  pledge to serve this community with the utmost distinction and professionalism. My experience  comes from serving as a personalized learning coordinator, Assistant Principal of Student Services  and most recently  Assistant Superintendent of School Leadership & Student supports.  With that being said, my experience reflects my dedication to this district by serving in various  roles that allowed  me to impact the lives of our students and faculty daily. 

The DeSoto Independent School District has a long tradition of excellence in education. The  success of our district is founded on the principles of commitment and dedication given to our  students by teachers, administrators, support staff, and community representatives. It is our goal  to continue to build on ways to improve on the rich traditions of excellence as we honor the past  with a focus on the future of present-day success. I have the personal vision that our district will  develop good citizens and leaders of the future by providing students with a world-class  education for students who attend all DISD schools. I am convinced that our district depends on  the skills and talents of our exceptional employees who engage with students to improve the  educational experience for all of our students. 

My education includes a Bachelor's of Science in Secondary Education (BS.Ed), Master’s in Education in School Counseling (M.Ed), Educational Specialist in Instructional Technology (Ed.S) and a dual Doctorate of Education in Social Justice Leadership and Juris Doctorate (J.D.).  My add-on certificates include Special Education and Educational Leadership. I’m also certified as a National Certified School Counselor (NCSC).

As a district, we take pride in being a leader in the educational community. There is an awe inspiring sense of pride among our community and we will continue to work daily building upon  this pride. We will continue to focus on building, shaping, and molding our students for the  challenges ahead. As Deputy Superintendent, I will continue to support our students and staff by  providing a top-notch education. I will always value the input received from faculty, staff, and  community members. My door is always open and I’m always open to suggestions. 

Sincerely,

Ownen Hunt

Superintendent of Schools

DeSoto Independent School District