Deputy Superintendent, Administration

 

Shane Conklin, Ed.D
Deputy Superintendent
Administration
sconklin@splendoraisd.org

Dr. Shane Conklin is the Deputy Superintendent of Administration for Splendora Independent School District and oversees Human Resources, Student Services, Communications, Technology, Fine Arts, and Campus Principals.

A native of Iowa, Dr. Conklin has been in education since 1999 with administrative experience serving as Principal, Human Resources Director, Student Services Director, and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. During that time, he worked in fast-growth districts, opening two elementary schools and one middle school as principal. Additionally, Dr. Conklin has ten years of coaching experience and was named the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Wrestling Coach of the Year in 2002. He is passionate about the role staff play in providing an exceptional learning experience for students and has presented across the state on school culture, best instructional practices, and retention strategies. 

Dr. Conklin earned his Doctorate in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University in 2015. He holds a master's degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington and a bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Iowa.  

He and his wife, Heather, have four boys: Jacob, Coleson, Cody, and Nolan.