Jon Dahlander named HPISD Director of Communications

Incoming Highland Park Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Tom Trigg announced today that Jon Dahlander has been selected as the district's new Director of Communications. In that role, he will be an information liaison between the school district and the community, serve as district spokesperson and develop content for the district's web, video and print outlets, as well as other duties. Dahlander is currently the Executive Director of Communication Services for the Dallas Independent School District where he has worked for nearly 20 years. He was previously the Executive Director of Communications for the Oklahoma State Department of Education.  "I am thrilled that Jon has agreed to join the HPISD leadership team. He brings a wealth of experience to the position and will be able to contribute from day one," said Dr. Trigg.  "Jon is a well-recognized and award-winning leader in the Texas School Public Relations community, and we look forward to the expertise and relationships he brings to the position." Dahlander plans on joining HPISD on Monday, August 3. He fills the position vacated by Helen Williams, who returned to her native New Orleans to work in the private sector after a successful 11-year career in HPISD. "Highland Park ISD is an outstanding school district," said Dahlander. "To be selected for this position and follow in Helen's footsteps is an honor. I am excited about the opportunity to help Dr. Trigg and his team build on HPISD's proud tradition of excellence. I plan to do that by building strong relationships and partnerships with the HPISD community, including teachers and staff, parents and students." Dahlander received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Trinity University in San Antonio. He and his wife Heidi have two school-age daughters and live in Dallas.