Deidre Parrish joins Amarillo ISD as superintendent 

March 10, 2025

The Amarillo Independent School District (ISD) has officially signed Dr. Deidre Parrish as its next superintendent. Dr. Parrish currently serves as superintendent of Sweetwater ISD and previously served in the same role for Darrouzett ISD. She has also worked as assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction for Decatur ISD, director of professional learning at Frisco ISD and adjunct processor for The University of North Texas. She will officially succeed Doug Loomis on March 18. 

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