MISD Board Approves District Leadership Positions

At the special called meeting on June 26, 2023, the Midlothian ISD Board of Trustees approved Tammy Kuykendall as the Executive Director of Communications and Ray Borden as the Executive Director of Leadership Development. 

Tammy Kuykendall has more than 20 years of experience leading teams and coaching executives in strategic communications, media relations, public relations, branding, and content marketing. She has served as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team at Highland Park, Dallas, Sherman, and Duncanville Independent School Districts for more than twelve years. She also brings years of experience in government and non-profit communication to Midlothian ISD. Kuykendall earned her bachelor’s degree in education with an emphasis in marketing from Oklahoma State University.

“Joining Midlothian ISD, one of the premier districts in Ellis County, is an honor and I look forward to working alongside a group of very talented professionals,” said Tammy Kuykendall. 

Ray Borden comes to Midlothian ISD from Little Elm ISD, where he served as a high school principal. Borden also served as a high school principal for several Arlington ISD campuses, as well as the Lead Secondary Principal. Borden will bring his years of award-winning experience to Midlothian ISD to coach and develop leaders within our district. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and his master’s degree from the University of North Texas, and he is currently attending Baylor University for his Doctorate of Educational Leadership degree. 

"It is an honor and a blessing to be given the opportunity to be a part of the Midlo family! I am excited about the positive changes ahead and eager to learn the history and traditions that make this district special! I can't wait to be a productive, energetic part of the Midlo leadership team!" commented Ray Borden.