Shane Strubhart has been named Chief of Communications, leading all internal and external communications for the district as well as the Family and Community Engagement Department. Mr. Strubhart brings nearly 25 years of experience in public education, most recently serving in Harlingen CISD as Associate Superintendent for Community Engagement and Workforce Development. Prior to that, he led public relations and community engagement for the district. He also served nine years as an educator, and five years in information technology with Harlingen CISD, Dell, and the Texas Attorney General's office. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Technology from the University of Texas - Brownsville, as well as a master’s degree in Instructional Leadership. He and his wife, Amy, are the proud parents of three children – Aaron, Tristan, and Alexa.