ANTHONY THORNHILL
Red Oak,TX
Summary
Strategic school and district leader with 16+ years of experience driving student achievement, operational excellence, and system-wide improvement. Proven success leading high-performing campuses, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and implementing data-driven systems that improve outcomes for students and staff.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Facilities
Lancaster ISD
01.2026 - Current
- Directed district-wide facilities maintenance and operations to ensure safe, compliant, and fully functional campuses.
- Led facility assessments and preventive maintenance programs to improve safety, reliability, and asset performance.
Director of Technology
Lancaster ISD
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Provided strategic leadership and vision for district-wide technology integration supporting instruction, operations, and infrastructure.
- Collaborated with curriculum and instructional leaders to align technology integration with academic goals and TEKS standards.
Principal
Lancaster Early College High School
07.2018 - 12.2023
- Led the school to consistently graduate over 90% of students with college degrees.
- Consistently achieved at least 90% of students performing at the Meets level or higher on all state assessments.
- Boosted student retention rate from 81% to 96% over five years.
Assistant/Associate Principal
Terrell High School
02.2016 - 06.2018
- Coordinated campus operations including attendance, discipline, and safety.
- Implemented restorative practices, conducted parent conferences, and collaborated with counselors and teachers to manage student behavior effectively.
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL POLICY STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
IL05-2009
BACHELOR OF SCIENCES - KINESIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
IL05-2007
Certification
- State of Texas Professional Education Certification, Principal Ec-12
- State of Texas Professional Education Certification, Special Education Ec-12
- State of Texas Professional Education Certification, Science 4-8
Key Leadership Impact
- Led Early College High School to 90%+ of students earning college degrees
- Achieved 90%+ Meets standard across all state assessments
- Managed multimillion-dollar budgets across facilities and technology
- Oversaw 10,000+ device deployment to expand equitable student access
- Earned District Department of the Year (2024–2025)
Timeline
Director of Facilities
Lancaster ISD
01.2026 - Current
Director of Technology
Lancaster ISD
01.2024 - 01.2026
Principal
Lancaster Early College High School
07.2018 - 12.2023
Assistant/Associate Principal
Terrell High School
02.2016 - 06.2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCES - KINESIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
MASTER OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL POLICY STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS