Lamar CISD’s Willman to retire at end of January
Christy Willman, Lamar CISD’s Executive Director of Community Relations is retiring after 30 years in public education. Willman’s last day will be January 31.
A proud graduate of Southwest Texas State University, Willman began her career in education as a teacher, serving in elementary classrooms for a total of 13 years in the Cy-Fair, Austin and Lamar Consolidated school districts. She became the Director for Communications at LCISD in December of 1996 and was promoted to Executive Director of Community Relations in July 2004.
“Christy has been, and I hope will continue to be, an invaluable asset to the District,’’ said Lamar CISD Superintendent Dr. Thomas Randle. “Her planning and vision have helped us to grow at a rapid rate, while maintaining a quality educational atmosphere.
“I will miss her personally,” he added. “She is a joy to work with and has made our District shine.”
“Christy’s dedication is second to no one,” said LCISD Board President Michael Richard. “I think it was her classroom background that always helped remind us to put the kids first. She has been a tremendous resource to me and every Lamar trustee in the past 15 years.”
Willman is a past president of the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) and is an active member of the National School Public Relations Association. She has served on numerous TSPRA committees, including as Vice President of the Houston Area. Willman was awarded the TSPRA Professional Achievement Award in 2011 and named Administrator of the Year for 2012 by the Texas Educational Support Staff Association.
