TISD hosts Texas Public Schools Week Community Breakfast

Texarkana Independent School District (TISD) honored George Moore as its 2020 inductee into the TISD Hall of Fame on March 3 during the annual Texas Public Schools Week Community Breakfast.  This award is given to a retired employee who has made a significant impact on the district and the Texarkana community and preserves the history of great educators who have made TISD what it is today and ensures their names and contributions are here for others to see for many years to come.

Moore attended East Texas Baptist University earning his Bachelor of Science in Biology.  He later earned his Master of Education from East Texas State University - Texarkana, and his Mid-Management Certification from Texas A&M University - Commerce.

From his early days as a Biology teacher for Texas High School, Moore’s 48 years in education with TISD included: Assistant Principal for Westlawn Elementary; Principal for 15th Street Elementary, Pine Street Middle School and Texas Middle School; and Assistant Superintendent for Campus Operations and Assistant Superintendent for Alternative Education.  He married his soulmate, Carolyn, in 1974, and they have one son, Chad, who serves as Coordinator for the Educational Opportunity Center at Texarkana College.