Dr. Byron May of Pampa is the lone finalist to be the next superintendent of schools in Clarendon after action taken by the CCISD Board of Trustees Tuesday night, April 21.
Board President Wayne Hardin said out of six finalists for the position, it came down to two really good candidates, and May rose to the top.
“I think we made a really good choice,” Hardin said. “We felt like he would be the best fit for the school and the community.”
May told the Enterprise today that he is looking forward to coming to Clarendon after spending 22 years in the Pampa school district.
“I’ve been in the Panhandle my whole life,” May said. “I love it here, and I love being part of a community that values hard work and family like Clarendon.”
May grew up in Fritch in a family of educators before going to college at Abilene Christian University. He started his career as a junior English teacher and coaching soccer and football. He later worked in career/technical education and also with language learners before becoming a junior high principal in 2015. Four years later he began his current position as principal of William B. Travis Elementary in Pampa.
“I’ve seen all aspects and learned the value of education at all levels,” May said.
He and his wife, who is also an educator, have two daughters and a son-in-law. His youngest daughter will be a senior next school year and will graduate from Pampa schools.
May says he is excited for the opportunity to come to Clarendon and become part of the community. He said he gave the board an “entry plan” for starting to work here, but he says that will need to be customized as he gets to know the community.
“We need to think about what are our hopes and dreams for our kids, see where are there gaps, and start making goals,” May said. “Obviously we want to see a high level of teaching and learning but it has to be tailored to the needs of the district.”
After naming him as the lone finalist, CCISD must wait 21 days before formally hiring May as superintendent. That is expected to take place at a called board meeting on May 13 or 14.
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