The steady, poised gaze of Brian Lusk as he fielded questions about the future of El Paso Independent School District was a confident beginning as he becomes its new superintendent.

The Dallas-based educator with 30 years of experience has overseen 228 Dallas schools and led academics, college and career readiness, counseling services, innovation, and athletic initiatives, but he already has vision for El Paso ISD that involves community collaboration.

"I've been to El Paso several times in the past four or five years and immediately what struck me was the warm culture," Lusk said. "Being from Dallas, a large urban district, the consideration for the superintendent role here was very attractive. The work being done at El Paso ISD has been great. Looking at the progress and success in the

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