Lindale ISD annouces new administrators

Lindale—The Lindale Independent School District (ISD) recently announced the hiring and transition of several leaders to its administration team for the 2025-26 school year. 

Jeremy Chilek has been named assistant superintendent of Lindale ISD. 

"Mr. Jeremy Chilek has been an extremely successful principal at Lindale High School and Lindale Junior High," Superintendent Stan Surratt said. "With the retirement of Mr. Jamie Holder, Mr. Chilek will be promoted to assistant superintendent at the Central Office. Mr. Chilek has strong leadership skills and will be very successful in his new role. Lindale ISD is very fortunate to have Mr. Chilek and his leadership abilities."

Chilek began his career in education 23 years ago and most recently served as principal at Lindale High School. He brings experience in campus operations, teacher development, and curriculum leadership.

"I love Lindale ISD, and I am very excited to serve the district as the assistant superintendent," Chilek said. "Mr. Surratt is one of the best and most admired superintendents in Texas and I am looking forward to working more closely with him. I am honored to serve our district in this role and hope to make a positive impact in every aspect of our educational community."

Kyle Wright will serve as the principal of Lindale High School. 

"Mr. Wright is an outstanding administrator, and he has all the necessary skills and traits to be the next great principal of Lindale High School," Superintendent Surratt said. "I love the fact that Mr. Wright is a Lindale graduate and came home to serve this district and the Lindale Community. I look forward to witnessing the great things that will be achieved because of his leadership."

Wright brings 16 years in education, including 12 as an administrator, most recently serving as assistant principal at LHS. 

"I am a lifelong Lindale Eagle and love this community and school very much," Wright said. "Some of my earliest and most fond memories are of supporting Lindale High School sports teams and watching our band. Serving as principal at LHS, where I am an alumnus, is very special. I am honored and excited to work with the amazing high school staff and look forward to another great year for Lindale High School." 

A former principal at EJ Moss Intermediate, Mr. David French, will transition to Lindale High School as the assistant principal. 

Kylie Prudhomme will serve as the principal of EJ Moss Intermediate School. 

"I am extremely honored to serve as the next principal at EJ Moss," Prudhomme said. "This school is full of amazing educators, and I am so excited to get to work alongside each of them. We do incredible things here at EJ Moss and will continue to be an exemplary campus. I can't wait to see what we can accomplish together for our students."

With 21 years in education and nine in administration, Prudhomme most recently served as assistant principal at EJ Moss Intermediate.

"Mrs. Prudhomme is a natural leader," Superintendent Surratt said. "Her desire to help students and teachers find success is an incredible trait that she possesses. She has been an assistant principal for many years in Lindale ISD and Tyler ISD, and she is more than ready to be the next great leader at EJ Moss Intermediate School. Mrs. Prudhomme is a Lindale High School graduate and has served Lindale ISD for many years."

A former assistant principal at College Street Elementary, Mr. Steven Hitt, will transition to EJ Moss Intermediate to serve as assistant principal there. 

Kevin Groves has been approved as the assistant principal at College Street Elementary. 

"I'm excited to join the great team at College Street Elementary," Groves said. "I also can't wait to work alongside the amazing students, staff, and families in Lindale."

Groves brings 13 years in education, including two years as the Dean of Students at Rice Elementary in Tyler ISD. 

"Mr. Kevin Groves is joining our administrative team from Tyler ISD," Superintendent Surratt said. "We are very excited about Mr. Groves and the skills that he is bringing to Lindale ISD. He will certainly be a great help to Mrs. Forsyth, teachers, staff, and our students of College Street Elementary." 

SOURCE: Lindale ISD