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Dr. Laurie Hitzelberger is the Interim Superintendent in Greenville ISD. She served as GISD’s Interim Chief of Teaching and Learning during the 2021-2022 school year.
Dr. Hitzelberger began her career in the classroom, where she taught English as a Second Language, math, fourth grade, and gifted and talented students. She served as a principal for 19 years at both elementary and middle school levels. Her years of experience in the classroom and as a campus and district leader allow her to see the big picture while always keeping the focus on teaching, learning and academic success.
Dr. Hitzelberger has a proven reputation as an outstanding communicator, instructional leader, problem solver and fiscal manager. “I am proud to be part of the Greenville community, and I look forward to working together to support our students and to help them fulfill their hopes and dreams,” she said.
Dr. Hitzelberger earned her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Advanced Superintendency from Dallas Baptist University. She earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from UT-Permian Basin.
She is married and has five children: a son, a daughter and three stepsons. Her family has also grown to include two daughters-in-law, one son-in-law, and four grandpuppies. In her free time, Dr. Hitzelberger enjoys music, art, reading, travel, and golf.