Meet the Board

Please contact Michelle Arellano, Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees, regarding any communication to the Superintendent, Dr. Mike Waldrip, or the Board of Trustees at ArellanoM@friscoisd.org or 469-633-6012.

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Dynette

Davis

President, Place 4

Email

davisdy@friscoisd.org
Phone: 469.633.7794

Term of office

2023-2026

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Frisco ISD Resident

Since 2012

Family

Daughters: Sasha(FISD Graduate), Londyn(FISD Graduate), Autumn(FISD Student)

Education

Doctoral Candidate, Higher Education Leadership, Concordia University-Chicago, River Forest, IL
M.A., in Curriculum and Instruction, Concordia University-Chicago, River Forest, IL
B.A., Psychology, DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Profession

Educator, Entrepreneur

FISD Service

  • Elected to Board in 2020

  • Frisco Council of PTAs, Life Member(2019)

  • Frisco Council of PTAs, Ambassador Member

  • FISD Independent Study and Mentorship (ISM) Volunteer

  • Frisco High School Band Booster Association Board Member

  • Frisco Education Foundation, Honorary Board Member 2021-2023

  • FISD Board Secretary, 2022-23

Community Involvement

  • Texas Health, Community Impact Collin Leadership Council Member: 2022 - Present  

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Gopal

Ponangi

Vice President, Place 1

Email

ponangig@friscoisd.org
Phone: 469.633.7791

Term of office

2022-2025

Hometown

Hyderabad, India

Frisco ISD Resident

Since 2003

Family

Wife: Viji; Daughters: Ananya, an FISD graduate and Aneesha, an FISD student

Education

Masters in Business Administration, Kakatiya University, India
Bachelors in Chemical Technology, Osmania University, India

Profession

Senior Manager at Tata Consultancy Services, Dallas

FISD Service

  • FISD Long Range Planning Committee 
    (Student Readiness Sub-Committee)

  • FISD Programs and Facilities Evaluation Committee

  • Frisco Education Foundation, Advisory Board

  • Frisco Council of PTAs. Supporter Level: Ambassador

Community Involvement

  • Founder and President of 501C3 Non Profit: Shubham Foundation

  • Volunteer: YEA! Frisco - Young Entrepreneurs Academy

  • Participant/Volunteer/Leader with various Non-Profits in and around Dallas

     

Mark

Hill

Secretary, Place 5

Email

hillmark@friscoisd.org
Phone: 469.633.7795

Term of office

2023-2026

Hometown

San Antonio, Texas

Frisco ISD Resident

Since 2005

Family

Wife, Tiffany and Daughter, Emily

Education

Juris Doctor, St. Mary’s University School of Law
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Texas A&M University

Profession

Partner, Scheef & Stone LLP

FISD Service

  • Elected to Board in 2023

  • Frisco Education Foundation, Board

  • Frisco ISD, Legislative Leadership Committee

Community Involvement

  • Leadership Frisco, Class XXII

  • St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church

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Marvin

Lowe

Place 2

Contact

lowem@friscoisd.org
Phone: 469.633.7792

Term of office

2022-2025

Hometown

Los Angeles, CA

Frisco ISD Resident

Since 2007

Family

Wife: Evelet. Sons: Nathaniel & Jonathan, Daughters: Micah & Leah. All FISD students. 

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management 

Profession

Real Estate Broker 

Community Involvement

  • Hopeful Solutions Board Member 2015 – 2017 

  • Volunteer: Hope Fellowship 

  • Former Mentor at Mercy Street Dallas 

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Stephanie

Elad

Place 3

Email

elads@friscoisd.org
Phone: 469.633.7793

Term of office

2022-2025

Hometown

Orange, California

Frisco ISD Resident

Since 2013

Family

Husband - Jared, Daughters - Marissa (FISD graduate), Rachel (FISD student)

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Communication from San Diego State University; Bachelor's Degree in Communication from University of California, San Diego

Profession

Vice President of Human Resources and Administration

FISD Service

  • Independence High School Cheer Booster Club

Community Involvement

  • Member of Chabad of Frisco

  • North Texas Performing Arts Volunteer

  • Learning Center Director Search Committee Chair at Congregation Beth Torah,

  • Youth Group Co-Chair at Congregation Beth Torah

  • Sisterhood Membership Chair at Congregation Beth Torah

Sherrie

Salas

Place 6

Email

salass@friscoisd.org
Phone: 469.633.7796

Term of office

2024-2027

Hometown

Santa Fe, Texas

Frisco ISD Resident

Since 2009

Family

Juan F. Salas, Daughters: Isabella (FISD Graduate), Elena (FISD Graduate)

Education

Associate in Biology 

Profession

Homemaker

FISD Service

  • PTA Spiritwear Chair 

  • PTA Reflections Chair 

  • PTA Book Fair Co-Chair 

  • Priority-Based Budgeting Committee 2016

  • Long Range Planning Committee 2017-2018

  • Bond Committee 2017-2018

  • District Advisory Council 2021-2022

  • Legislative Leadership Committee 2022-2024

  • Frisco ISD Insight Class of 2024 

  • Reedy Choir Booster chair 2022-2024

Community Involvement

  • West Frisco Homeowners Coalition 

  • Pumpkins For Piggies 

  • HOA

    • President 

    • Vice President 

    • Secretary

  • Girl Scout Troop Leader

    • Troop 1: 2010-2014

    • Troop 2: 2012-2014

Keith

Maddox

Place 7

Email

maddoxk@friscoisd.org
Phone: 469.633.7797

Term of office

2024-2027

Hometown

Birmingham, Alabama

Frisco ISD Resident

Since 2010

Family

Wife: DeAdrian, Daughters: Megan, Makenzi (FISD Graduate), Son: Keith Jr. (FISD Graduate)

Education

Master of Business Administration, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor of Science, Birmingham-Southern College
Associated in Applied Science in Accounting, Jefferson State Junior College

Certifications

Certified Internal Auditor
Certified Government Auditing Professional
Certified Fraud Examiner

Profession

Chief Compliance Officer, University of North Texas at Dallas

FISD Service

  • Elected to Board 2024

  • Frisco Education Foundation

  • PTA member

  • D.O.G.S. Dad

Community Involvement

  • President (Frisco Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.)

  • Board Member (New Life Community Church)

  • Future Leaders Foundation (Secretary)

  • Frisco Inclusion Committee

  • Cypress Creek HOA (Secretary)

Military Service

  • U.S. Navy Veteran