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Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and School Leadership Announced for Navarro ISD


Posted Date: 05/21/2024

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and School Leadership Announced for Navarro ISD

Navarro ISD is excited to introduce Dr. David Kauffman, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and School Leadership for Navarro ISD

We are delighted to announce Dr. David Kauffman as our new Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and School Leadership. Dr. Kauffman brings a wealth of experience in educator recruitment, retention, collaboration, and leadership.

With 11 years of successful campus experience as a principal, Dr. Kauffman has a proven track record of raising student achievement, improving campus TEA accountability ratings, and fostering innovation. He has also supervised campus principals, managed targeted improvement plans, and led a district Multilingual Education Team in Austin ISD, significantly enhancing outcomes for over 20,000 emergent bilingual students.

Dr. Kauffman’s expertise extends to preparing future principals through his work with UT-Austin’s Texas Principal Leadership Academy and conducting research on teacher recruitment and retention at Harvard University. He is fluent in Spanish and German and has developed language acquisition programs in various districts.

Known for his strong relationships and effective communication with stakeholders, Dr. Kauffman also brings valuable experience in employee relations. His deep understanding of policy, governance, and board relationships is further demonstrated by his role as a Trustee for Austin ISD.

We are confident that Dr. Kauffman’s extensive background, strategic approach, and dedication to our district’s vision will make him an invaluable addition to our leadership team. Please join us in welcoming Dr. David Kauffman to our district.