Lewisville ISD Announces Appointment of Chantell Upshaw as Chief of High Schools

Lewisville ISD announced April 13 the appointment of Chantell Upshaw as the district’s new Chief of High Schools. Upshaw most recently served as Chief of Middle Schools, a position she has held since May 2022, where she has successfully coached principals in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and instructional leadership. Before she transitioned to central administration, Upshaw served as principal at Marcus High School 9th Grade Campus (MHS9), a campus she opened in 2014 and led initiatives to enhance student achievement, foster teacher growth, and establish positive school community culture.

“Mrs. Upshaw is a proven leader who brings a deep understanding of our schools, our students and our community,” said Dr. Lori Rapp. “Her experience as both a campus and central office leader, combined with her strong commitment to student success, makes her exceptionally well-suited to lead our high schools. I am confident she will continue to elevate outcomes and opportunities for all students.”

Upshaw began her public education career in 1993 as a teacher in Dallas ISD. In 1998 she began teaching in LISD and joined campus administration at Marcus High School as associate principal in 2000. She then moved to Arbor Creek Middle School where she served as principal of the campus until 2010 before moving to the Lewisville Learning Center (LLC) where she served in the same role until opening the MHS Ninth Grade Campus in 2014.

“I am honored and excited to serve as Chief of High Schools and continue supporting the incredible work happening across Lewisville ISD,” said Chantell Upshaw. “Our high school teams are deeply committed to student success, and I look forward to working alongside our principals, staff and community to ensure every student is prepared for their future.”

Ms. Upshaw  takes over for Will Skelton, who was recently appointed Chief Student Services Officer. 

A Chief of High Schools, she will be responsible for providing support and leadership to LISD’s five main high school campuses, as well as five 9th and 10th grade centers. She will also oversee TECC-E, TECC-W, DAEP programs, and JJAEP.

A graduate of Prairie View A&M University, Upshaw received her Bachelor of Arts in English with a Spanish minor. She received a master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of North Texas and holds her superintendent certification from the University of Texas at Tyler. 

Upshaw and her husband, Ike, reside in the district and are proud parents of two children, both of  whom attended  LISD schools, K-12, and are proud graduates of LISD.