Superintendent Brenda Sanford started with Red Oak ISD on November 11, 2019. A dedicated leader, Sanford brings 34 years of proven effectiveness in all aspects of management and educational administration.

She served as Van Zandt County Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 and Municipal Judge for the City of Canton for 11 years before entering the world of education. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas at Tyler. Sanford then taught for ten years and became a campus administrator after earning her Master’s Degree in Education from Lamar University in 2009. She served on both elementary and secondary campuses as a teacher and administrator before entering the Curriculum Department at the District level. Her desire to serve the community and work with children has guided each step in her professional career. 

Sanford holds many certifications, including Elementary English, English as a Second Language, Mathematics, Early Childhood, Principal, and Superintendent. In addition, she has earned certifications from TASBO (Texas Association of School Business Officials) in Accounting – Budget and Financial Planning, Construction Academy, and Management 306.

“I recognize the importance of equipping each student and staff member with the skills and strategies necessary to help them reach their full potential,” stated Mrs. Sanford. “We must take this responsibility to heart at every level in order to give our students what they deserve.”

Superintendent Sanford is married to Bud Sanford. They have two grown children who are both married and they have four grandchildren.

ROISD Overview

The Red Oak Independent School District is not a cookie-cutter design for education. In our district, you will find teachers, administrators, and staff focused on meeting every student's needs. Our staff family is encouraged to be leaders in their discipline and think outside the box to benefit students.

Some of the exciting programs that we offer at the secondary level include our collegiate program called Hawk Scholars Academy and Texas State Technical College is just a few hundred yards away from Red Oak High School. Our middle and high school students also benefit from one of the broadest offerings of extracurricular activities, fine arts, and athletics that you will find.

Elementary families share that they most appreciate the family atmosphere that our schools boast. As a growing district, this is very important to us. Our young students also enjoy many enrichment clubs and after-school care at their home campuses.

Red Oak ISD is blessed with a supportive community that genuinely cares about the success of each school and every single student. Whether new to the area or not, you will not find it difficult to see why pride in Red Oak ISD is deep and everlasting. Go Hawks!