Dr. Drew Howard has served as the superintendent of schools for Sweetwater ISD since April of 2020. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology, Masters of Educational Leadership, and Doctorate of Education Leadership and Policy Studies all from Tarleton State University. Prior to serving Sweetwater ISD, Dr. Howard has served as a teacher in both middle and high school, principal of both elementary and middle school, superintendent of Petersburg ISD, and associate commissioner of school governance with the Texas Education Agency. Dr. Howard is a lead lone star governance coach providing support for school boards all over the state of Texas. He has worked as a liaison to the State Board of Education to help provide higher quality training and support to school boards. He is a member of the Texas Association of School Administrators Legislative Council and a member of the Texas Association of Community Schools Legislative Committee. Dr. Howard has completed research on learning agility, the knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to be successful in an unknown future, and continues to apply this research to grow every student and educator every day.
Dr. Howard, his wife, Carrie, and two boys, Carter and Ryder, are proud to be Mustangs and call Sweetwater Home.