WISD Names Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Leadership

The Waxahachie ISD Board of Trustees named Jacob Perry as the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Leadership at their regular meeting on November 10, 2025.

Mr. Perry has over 26 years of experience in public education. He began his career as a teacher and coach for Waxahachie High School. He then had leadership roles at Ennis High School, Palmer Middle School, and as the Assistant Superintendent at Palmer ISD. In 2015, he returned to Waxahachie ISD as the Principal of Howard Junior High. He then became the Director of Facilities and Operations in 2018, and in 2020 he became the Director of Student and Campus Services. For the last two years he has served in the Principal role at Waxahachie High School.

Mr. Perry holds a Bachelors Degree from East Texas Baptist University, a Masters Degree from Texas A&M Commerce, and in 2015 he received his Superintendent Certificate from the University of North Texas.

WISD Superintendent Becky McCutchen said, “Jacob Perry’s appointment as Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Learning reflects over 25 years of dedicated service in education, where he has excelled in roles ranging from teacher and coach to principal and district leader. I am proud to work alongside him as he guides our secondary campus leaders to success.”

Mr. Perry said, “Words can’t express how excited I am for the opportunity to serve the students, staff and community of WISD as the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Learning. Waxahachie is home to my family and I consider it the biggest honor to have this opportunity to serve and assist. I can’t wait to start working alongside our leaders, staff, and families at our secondary campuses.”

Jacob and his wife Amy have three sons, Caleb (WHS Class of 2022), Chance (WHS Class of 2024), and Colt (Sophomore at WHS).