In August 2021, Dr. Jerry Hollingsworth was hired unanimously by the Board of Trustees as the superintendent of the Waxahachie Independent School District. Upon assuming the role of superintendent, Dr. Hollingsworth’s first priority was to define the vision and core values of Waxahachie ISD. This was a months-long process that included listening to nearly 3,000 voices from throughout the community. The district’s vision and core values shape everything the district does, including its “balanced scorecard” initiative, which ensures that all district staff members are working to achieve common goals.

In 2022, Dr. Hollingsworth worked with 70+ members of the community, including parents, students, staff members, business leaders, and community leaders, to develop a plan for the district’s growth. The plan provides for the needs of the district to accommodate a student enrollment of 17,000+.

Before coming to Waxahachie ISD, Dr. Hollingsworth served as the superintendent of Bandera ISD for three years. Dr. Hollingsworth’s 30+-year career in public education began as a junior high and high school teacher, followed by positions as a high school principal in Stephenville and Grapevine-Colleyville. He also served as associate superintendent for Burleson ISD. Dr. Hollingsworth holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University and earned his master's and doctorate degrees from the University of North Texas. He and his wife of more than 25 years, Ginger, have three sons: Wyatt, Lane, and Clayton.