Earl Gilmore
Midlothian,TX
Summary
Visionary and equity-driven educational leader with a track record of transforming underperforming schools, accelerating student achievement, and cultivating strong, diverse leadership pipelines. Over 15 years of experience improving campus and district accountability ratings, designing systems to support underserved learners, and building principal capacity through coaching, mentorship, and data-informed leadership practices. Proven ability to create inclusive, high-performance cultures where students and staff thrive.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Executive Principal
Terrell Independent School District
07.2025 - Current
- Serve as the direct supervisor or mentor for a group of campus principals.
- Provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
- Guide principals in aligning school practices with district priorities and accountability standards.
- Identify, mentor, and prepare aspiring leaders (APs, instructional coaches) for future leadership roles.
- Facilitate leadership academies or PLCs for principals to build collective efficacy and capacity.
- Ensure succession planning and a strong bench of talent at all leadership levels.
- Ensure campuses are compliant with district, state, and federal regulations.
- Review staffing plans, budgets, and operational procedures to support student achievement.
- Troubleshoot school-level issues and communicate critical updates to executive leadership.
- Lead district pilot programs or initiatives across multiple campuses.
- Foster a culture of innovation, research-based practice, and reflective leadership.
- Encourage cross-campus collaboration and best practice sharing.
Principal
Terrell Independent School District- Terrell High School
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement and legal compliance for school employing over 138 staff members.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
Principal
Garland Independent School District- SGHS
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement and legal compliance for school employing over 227 staff members.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
Principal
Dallas Independent School District- Edison/Dade MS
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Introduced positivity with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
- Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
- Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
Assistant/ Associate Principal
Irving independent School/ District- NHS
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Displayed strong decision-making abilities and confidence to staff and students.
- Enforced disciplinary policies and procedures.
- Assessed teaching and support staff and delivered exemplary development and training.
Assistant Principal
Arlington ISD- LHS
06.2008 - 06.2013
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
- Displayed strong decision-making abilities and confidence to staff and students.
Behavior Interventionist
Arlington ISD
06.2007 - 06.2008
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
- Completed professional development courses, attended industry conferences and read current publications to maintain knowledge of updates to field.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Utilized frequency charting, duration charting, time sampling and interval observations for appropriate behavior intervention.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
Alternative Curriculum Teacher
Arlington ISD- LHS
06.2003 - 06.2007
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
School Counselor
Jackson Public School District- Jackson, MS
08.2002 - 06.2003
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students' educational goals.
- Evaluated students' academic and career plans to assist in setting realistic goals.
- Established and supervised peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs.
- Offered counseling services to 305 students.
- Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
- Identified cases of abuse, encouraging students or parents to seek assistance from mental health professionals.
Long Term Substitute-Media Specialist
Jackson Public School District- Jackson, MS
09.1999 - 08.2002
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to help with difficult subjects.
- Organized classroom activities, games and tasks to enhance interactive learning experience.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership And Management
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05-2028
Principal Certification Program - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2007
Master of Education - School Counseling and Psychology
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Social Work/Psychology
Mississippi College
Clinton, US05.2000
Skills
- Teaching and learning facilitation
- Technology Integrations
- Data-Driven Instructional Coach
- School Improvements Planning
- Recruiting and Hiring Facilitator
- School Community Relations
- Federal, State and Local Regulations Adherence
- Curriculum Development, Evaluation, and Oversight
- School Climate Culture Facilitator
- Student Data Tracker
- Safety and Security Campus and District Coordinator
- Performance Evaluations
Accomplishments
- Led a successful multi-year academic turnaround at Terrell High School, improving the campus TEA accountability rating from an “F” to a “C” in 2023–2024 , and subsequently from a “C” to a “B” in 2024–2025 , through targeted instructional leadership, systems implementation, and strategic staff development.
- Selected as one of only 25 principals statewide for the 2024–2025 Thompson Executive Leadership Institute (TELI), a prestigious program focused on executive-level leadership development; completed the program with distinction.
- Graduate of the Holdsworth Principal's Academy (2021–2023), a rigorous two-year leadership development program designed to build strong principal pipelines across Texas.
- Successfully led South Garland High School through a historic 50-year mascot change in 2021, managing stakeholder input, cultural sensitivity, and community engagement throughout the transition.
- Recognized as a Dallas ISD A.C.E. (Accelerating Campus Excellence) Principal in 2017 for leading a former IR-6 (Improvement Required for six consecutive years) campus to meet state standards in just one year, demonstrating transformational leadership in high-need settings.
Affiliations
- National Association of Secondary School Principals (2010-present)
- Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (2019-Present) American School Counselor Association (2002-present)
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. (2011-present)
- Dallas Masonic Lodge #654 (2015-present)
- Terrell Rotary Club of America (2023-present)
Certification
Texas Principal's Certification K-12
Special Education Certification K-12
Affiliations
- National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) – Member, 2010–Present
- Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) – Member, 2019–Present
- American School Counselor Association (ASCA) – Member, 2002–Present
- Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) – Member, 2024–Present
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. – Member, 2011–Present
- Dallas Masonic Lodge #654 – Member, 2015–Present
- Terrell Rotary Club of America – Member, 2023–Present
- Thompson Executive Leadership Institute (TELI) Alumni – Cohort 25 (2024–2025)
Timeline
Executive Principal
Terrell Independent School District
07.2025 - Current
Principal
Terrell Independent School District- Terrell High School
07.2023 - 07.2025
Principal
Garland Independent School District- SGHS
06.2019 - 06.2023
Principal
Dallas Independent School District- Edison/Dade MS
06.2015 - 06.2019
Assistant/ Associate Principal
Irving independent School/ District- NHS
06.2013 - 06.2015
Assistant Principal
Arlington ISD- LHS
06.2008 - 06.2013
Behavior Interventionist
Arlington ISD
06.2007 - 06.2008
Alternative Curriculum Teacher
Arlington ISD- LHS
06.2003 - 06.2007
School Counselor
Jackson Public School District- Jackson, MS
08.2002 - 06.2003
Long Term Substitute-Media Specialist
Jackson Public School District- Jackson, MS
09.1999 - 08.2002
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership And Management
Texas Tech University
Principal Certification Program - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Texas Arlington
Master of Education - School Counseling and Psychology
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Science - Social Work/Psychology
Mississippi College
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