Galveston ISD Names New Executive Leaders

Galveston Independent School District said on May 21 that it added two veteran educators to its executive team, naming Dr. Miller Beaird chief academic officer and Dr. Flo Adkins director of human resources. The appointments were announced as the district also said Jeff Post will move into a new role as deputy superintendent and chief human resource officer on June 1. Superintendent Dr. Matthew Neighbors said Beaird’s background in curriculum and instruction would support district academics, while district officials said Adkins would help lead staffing and school culture efforts. ### Who are the two new hires? Dr. Miller Beaird was introduced as Galveston ISD’s new chief academic officer after what the district described as three decades in public education. The district said his past roles include assistant superintendent of instructional leadership, high school principal, middle school principal and elementary school principal. (galvestonislandnews.com) Dr. Flo Adkins was named director of human resources with more than 30 years of educational leadership experience, according to the district announcement. The district said her previous work included serving as an assistant principal, principal and district director, with leadership roles in Clear Creek ISD, La Porte ISD, Texas City ISD and Santa Fe ISD. (galvestonislandnews.com) ### What did Galveston ISD say each leader will handle? Galveston ISD said Beaird’s experience is expected to support curriculum, instruction and campus support across the district. Neighbors said in the district announcement that “he has campus leadership experience at all levels and district experience guiding curriculum and instruction.” (galvestonislandnews.com) District officials said Adkins was hired to lead human resources after a career focused on supporting students, educators and school culture initiatives. The district’s human resources department says it is responsible for recruiting and employing administrators, teachers and support staff focused on student achievement. (galvestonislandnews.com) ### What is Beaird’s background in academics and administration? Beaird earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Texas Tech University, a master’s degree in education administration from the University of North Texas and a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Phoenix, the district said. The announcement also said he was recognized as a finalist for Campus Administrator of the Year by the Texas Computer Education Association and received Mansfield ISD’s Distinguished Educator Award. (galvestonislandnews.com) Columbus ISD’s administration page identified Beaird as assistant superintendent of instructional leadership before the Galveston appointment. Galveston ISD had posted a chief academic officer opening on April 13 that called for experience in curriculum and instruction, accountability systems, program evaluation and personnel management. ### Why did Adkins’ hometown ties stand out in the announcement? (galvestonislandnews.com) Adkins was described by the district as a Galveston Island native who attended Parker Elementary and Weis Middle School before pursuing higher education. The district said she later earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Houston-Clear Lake and a doctorate from Lamar University. (columbusisd.org) Parker Elementary remains one of Galveston ISD’s campuses, according to the district contact directory. The district announcement highlighted Adkins’ local roots alongside her work in neighboring school systems. ### How does this fit into the district’s broader leadership reshuffle? Galveston ISD’s administration page listed Jeff Post as chief academic officer and Dyann Polzin as deputy superintendent of human resources before the May 21 announcement. (galvestonislandnews.com) In the same hiring release, the district said Post will transition to deputy superintendent and chief human resource officer effective June 1. The district’s Title IX page already identifies Post as deputy superintendent of human resources, suggesting the transition is underway. (gisd.org) The appointments add a new chief academic officer and a new human resources director as Galveston ISD prepares staffing and academic leadership for the 2026-27 school year. ### What comes next for Galveston ISD? June 1 is the next dated leadership change in the district’s announcement, when Post is scheduled to assume the deputy superintendent and chief human resource officer role. (gisd.org) Galveston ISD’s administration and human resources pages are the district’s public listings for the new executive team as the 2026-27 school year approaches. (galvestonislandnews.com) (gisd.org)