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Charles Dupre

Superintendent
Fort Bend ISD

Charles E. Dupre, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Charles E. Dupre as Superintendent of Schools for the state’s seventh largest school district in April of 2013. With more than twenty years of experience in education, Dupre has a proven track record of increasing graduation rates and improving educational outcomes for students.

Dupre is a Certified Public Accountant. His unique background and real-world experience, consisting of educational administration and financial management, have benefited Fort Bend ISD during times of growth, both currently and in his previous role as Associate Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer, a position he held for five years.

Dupre believes in collaborative leadership strategies. Since assuming the role of Fort Bend ISD Superintendent, he has worked with staff, parents and the community to give all a voice in the decision-making processes of the District. In just over two years, this collaboration has led to several successful endeavors that have left Fort Bend ISD better positioned to handle growth and meet student needs.

Currently on the state level, he serves as President of the Equity Center and as an At-Large Member of the Commissioner’s Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) Cabinet of Superintendents.

Born in Casablanca, Morocco, Dupre was raised near Springfield, Missouri. He received his BBA with a major in Accounting from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, and his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Houston. He received his doctorate in educational leadership at Lamar University in Beaumont.

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