John Allison named Keller ISD interim superintendent

John Allison, Keller ISD associate superintendent of education, was named interim superintendent during a special meeting held June 28.

“I am honored to be selected for this opportunity and appreciate the board’s confidence in me,” Allison said in a press release. “I look forward to working with our families and staff during this time of change.”

He will work with retired superintendent Rick Westfall, whose last day in the full-time role was June 30. Westfall will stay with KISD through Dec. 31 to assist in the transition of leadership, according to past reporting.

Westfall retired after six years leading KISD and 31 total years in education.

Zooming in

Allison’s first officially became the interim superintendent July 1. He started with KISD in July 2021, overseeing the education support systems, according to a news release.

He has experience as a superintendent and in various assistant superintendent roles in his education career.

• Superintendent, Olathe (Kansas) Public Schools (July 2014-17)
• Superintendent, Wichita (Kansas) Public Schools (June 2009-17)
• Superintendent, Mt. Lebanon (Pennsylvania) School District (July 2007-09)
• Deputy superintendent, Grapevine-Collevyille ISD (June 2001-06)
• Associate superintendent, Shawnee Mission (Shawnee, Kansas) School District (June 1996-2015)

What they’re saying

“We are confident in and grateful for Mr. Allison’s leadership during this transitional period,” Board President Charles Randklev said in a news release. “He brings the proven experience needed to guide the district through the coming months to ensure that we continue to move forward in the service of our students, staff and community.”