Charles Dupre

Charles Dupre is an experienced educational leader who served as the Superintendent of Fort Bend Independent School District (ISD) from April 2013 to August 2021.24 Fort Bend ISD is Texas' eighth-largest school district, serving more than 78,000 students.3

Career Highlights

Fort Bend ISD Leadership:: During his tenure at Fort Bend ISD, Dupre led the district to notable growth in student achievement and increased opportunities for all students, including traditionally underrepresented groups.1 His leadership was recognized when the district was awarded the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award as the best school district in the large district category in 2018.1

Previous Experience:: Before joining Fort Bend ISD, Dupre served as the superintendent of Pflugerville ISD for six years.6 He also held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Fort Bend ISD from February 2006 to April 2013.2

Awards and Recognition::

• Named Region 4 Superintendent of the Year and finalist for Texas Superintendent of the Year in 20191
• While at Pflugerville ISD, named Region 13 Superintendent of the Year and chosen as a finalist for Texas Superintendent of the Year in 20121

Education

Dr. Dupre holds the following degrees:

• BBA with a major in Accounting from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas
• Master's Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Houston
• Doctorate in educational leadership from Lamar University in Beaumont1

Recent Developments

In November 2020, Dr. Dupre announced his planned resignation from Fort Bend ISD, effective by December 2021.45 Following his tenure at Fort Bend ISD, he joined the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) as Deputy Executive Director, Member Engagement and Support, on September 1, 2021.1

Charles Dupre's LinkedIn username is charles-dupre-7835698, as mentioned in the query.