Superintendent
Dr. Timothy R. Jenney, M.B.A., Ph.D.
Dr. Tim Jenney became the district’s eighth superintendent in September 2006. Since coming to the district, his organizational focus has been to build upon a solid foundation based on an initial needs assessment of the district. A model for instructional management has been developed based on input from the school board, staff, and the many constituent groups of the district. Jenney is known as a strategist who has an appreciation for the importance of including the community in the education process. He has built his reputation on his analytical approach to fiscal management and systems operations, and an unwavering commitment to student engagement with a focus on student achievement.
Educational Philosophy
Jenney believes in the educational value of a united school system, one that is interconnected through common processes and annual continuous improvement targets. He believes that for a school system to be successful, curricular and instructional expertise must be applied equally for all so that every student reflects a higher level of achievement. For in the final analysis, he believes it is the student who is the sole focus of our efforts.
Professional Experience
- Vice President for Corporate and Governmental Relations
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA (2005-2006)
The main objective in this position was to create linkages with business and government agencies to support and enhance all Regent programs. - Superintendent
Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA (1996-2005)
The Virginia Beach school system is the second largest district in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and in 2004-2005 had 85 schools, more than 75,000 students and 10,600 employees, and an operating budget of more than $700 million. - With more than 39 years of educational experience, Jenney assumed his first position as superintendent in 1983, accepting superintendent appointments in four increasingly larger school districts in Michigan, Oklahoma, and South Carolina prior to his tenure at Virginia Beach.
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), The College of William and Mary (2004)
- Named a Broad Fellow after a year-long National Urban Superintendent Training program (2002)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Michigan State University (1983)
- Master of Arts (MA), Western Michigan University (1977)
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), Michigan State University (1974)
Throughout his career, Jenney has contributed his time, expertise, and leadership to educational and community initiatives. He has served as a regional and national speaker and as a university adjunct faculty member. He is a current or past board member, officer, or participant in the BB&T-Virginia Beach financial institution, and in such organizations as the Civic Leadership Institute, Rotary, Lions, Junior Achievement, Chamber of Commerce, and a variety of other organizations and regional/national management think tanks. Noteworthy accomplishments have been his awards by the PTA of an endowed annual student scholarship, the 2005 Child Advocate of the Year, and the Virginia President’s Award, the highest award bestowed in recognition of outstanding service to children. He was also named the National Association for Gifted Children’s Administrator of the Year (NAGC) in 2001. Shortly thereafter, Jenney was named the national winner of the Educational Technology Administrator of the Year award. Dr. Jenney brings 39 years of educational experience to Fort Bend ISD. In 2009, Dr. Jenney was presented the Bob Grossman Leadership in School Communications Award by the National School Public Relations Association for his outstanding leadership in school public relations and communication.
Organization/Association Membership
- Sugar Land Rotary
- Fort Bend Economic Development Council Board of Directors
- Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Advisory Council and Education Committee
- Leadership Houston, Class of 2007-2008
- Vistage International