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Superintendent

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Phone: 940-665-5961

Email: eldridgec@eraisd.net

Curtis Eldridge

“It is an honor to have an opportunity to serve this awesome school district. The character, kindness, and teamwork that the Era ISD school board, faculty and community members have exhibited is the best. Our positive attitude puts kids first. We have a proud history and a bright future here at Era ISD.” - Curtis Eldridge

Curtis Eldridge is a 30+ year veteran of education who initially retired as the Superintendent of Saint Jo ISD in 2022. While serving as the Superintendent at Saint Jo ISD, Eldridge led the rebranding of the district, passed and completed a district-wide school bond project, fostered a 27% increase in student enrollment, started full day PreK and the early education 3K program, accomplished 100% teacher retention, and expanded the college readiness program.

Eldridge’s career in education began in 1993 as a football coach and teacher at Marcus High School in Flower Mound following graduation from SMU where he played football for the late NFL Hall of Famer, Forrest Gregg. SMU is also where he met his wife of 30 years, Vicki Walterscheid Eldridge. While coaching on the Marcus High School varsity football staff, the football team finished as 1995 5A State Finalists and 1997 5A State Champions.

In 2003, Eldridge entered Administration as an Assistant Principal at Flower Mound High School. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Vicki’s hometown of Muenster where they raised their daughter Morgan(25) and son Major(22). In addition to serving as Saint Jo ISD Superintendent, Mr. Eldridge’s career has included Montague ISD Superintendent, Regional Education Service Center XI Trainer of School Boards and Principals, and Saint Jo & Muenster High School Principal. Curtis Eldridge has served as the 1A representative on the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Waiver Board, TASA Texas Education Commissioner's Cabinet, Chairman of the ESC 9 Red River Texas Association of Secondary Administrators, ESC 9 Superintendent Advisory Council, and currently serves on the NCTC Foundation.