Superintendent and Cabinet
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Quintin Shepherd
Superintendent of SchoolsPflugerville Independent School District
The Pflugerville ISD Board of Trustees approved Dr. Quintin Shepherd as the district’s new Superintendent at a special meeting on Monday, April 29 at 1:30 p.m.
With nearly three decades dedicated to public education, Dr. Shepherd brings a depth of experience and knowledge to PfISD. Dr. Shepherd has served as Superintendent of Victoria ISD since July 2018, with previous leadership roles in Iowa and Illinois. Dr. Shepherd has outlined a 100-day entry plan which focusing on a listening and learning tour.
Dr. Shepherd received his Doctor of Philosophy in educational administration and foundations from Illinois State University. He serves on the National Superintendent’s Association Governing Board, representing Texas as one of three Superintendents. Dr. Shepherd is also a prolific writer, contributing countless articles on educational leadership and authoring two books that explore the transformational power of compassionate and innovative leadership in schools.
Before embarking on his 18-year journey as a Superintendent, Dr. Shepherd has enriched lives as a High School Principal, an Elementary Principal, and a PreK-12 music teacher. Dr. Shepherd is married to Sarah and the Shepherds have two adult daughters: Vivian and Gwendolyn.
Dr. Shepherd signed his employment contract immediately following the meeting with a start date of Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Cabinet Leadership Team
DR. QUINTIN SHEPHERD
Superintendent of Schools
Email: superintendent@pfisd.net
Phone: (512) 594-0010
BRANDY BAKER
Chief of Staff
Email: Brandy.Baker@pfisd.net
Phone: (512) 594-0102
JENNIFER LAND
Chief Financial Officer
Email: Jennifer.Land@pfisd.net
Phone: (512) 594-0064
DR. LAILA OLIVAREZ
Chief of Schools
Email: Adelaida.Olivarez@pfisd.net
Phone: (512) 594-0196
TAMRA SPENCE, APR
Chief Communications Officer
Email: Tamra.Spence@pfisd.net
Phone: (512) 594-0092
VICTOR VALDEZ
Chief Operations Officer
Email: Victor.Valdez@pfisd.net
Phone: (512) 594-0233
WILLIE WATSON
Chief Human Resources Officer
Email: Willie.Watson@pfisd.net
Phone: (512) 594-0017
JACOB WOOLSTON
Chief Legal Officer
Email: Jacob.Woolston@pfisd.net
Phone: (512) 594-0107