Taylor Williams, Superintendent

Taylor Williams is the Superintendent of Slidell Independent School District, where she has dedicated her entire career to fostering educational excellence and community engagement within the district. She began as a substitute teacher in 2009, quickly realizing a deep passion for the Slidell ISD community. Over the years, Mrs. Williams has held various roles, including teacher, student services director, testing and textbook coordinator, elementary principal, and secondary principal.

Mrs. Williams earned both a bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Texas Woman's University and holds certifications as a PK-12 principal and superintendent. She also holds 4-8 Generalist, ESL, Special Education, and Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) certificates, bringing a well-rounded perspective to her work in education. She is a member of Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA), Texas Rural Education Association (TREA), Texas Association of Rural Schools (TARS), and the Texas Council of Women School Executives (TCWSE).  Mrs. Williams serves on the Legislative Committee for TARS and is also a board member and program chair for the Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Jack and Wise Counties. Beyond her professional roles, Mrs. Williams is dedicated to her family. Along with her husband Bert, they are proud parents to three children—Grady, Dixie, and Lyle. Their family enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and exploring local thrift stores for unique finds. They live on a property with a variety of farm animals, including goats, chickens, and cows. With a passion for student success and a deep commitment to the Greyhound Nation, Mrs. Williams is dedicated to driving the continued growth and success of Slidell ISD.