Dr. Chris Goodson has been proposed for membership and approved by the board with a planned induction date of 7/28/2021.
Dr. Chris Goodson currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources in the Richardson Independent School District. He has spent his entire 28-year professional career in RISD and served is numerous roles including Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, Executive Director and Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools. He received his undergraduate and Doctoral degrees from the University of North Texas and his master’s degree from the University of Texas in Arlington.
Chris is a graduate of Leadership Richardson Class 31, the best class, and went on to facilitate three years for classes 33 – 35. He is currently on the Leadership Richardson Alumni Association Board.
Dr. Goodson is the proud father of three amazing children. James (18), David (16) and Winnie (14) are RISD students and James will graduate this year with the class of 2021. He is also extremely blessed to be married to his wife of almost 21 years, Kellie.
Chris’ mother was a DISD teacher and his father was a Dallas County Probation Officer, so he had the benefit of a strong foundation in the importance of education. Teachers change the world around them every single day.