Boerne ISD Superintendent Earns Statewide Counseling Leadership Award
Boerne, Texas (November 2, 2026) — Boerne Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Kristin Craft has been selected as the recipient of the Professional Recognition Award – Superintendent of the Year by the Lone Star State School Counselor Association (LSSSCA), recognizing her leadership and commitment to strengthening school counseling programs and supporting student success. Dr. Craft will be recognized during the LSSSCA’s 2026 Annual Conference at the Lone Star Awards Gala on Sunday, November 15, in Dallas.
Under Dr. Craft’s leadership, Boerne ISD has strengthened systemwide student support services through targeted investments in programs, resources, and professional support. These efforts include expanding early college counseling services at the high school level and enhancing districtwide support for school counselors through coaching, program development, and coordinated crisis response to better meet the evolving needs of students and campuses.
“What truly sets Dr. Craft apart is her belief that student success depends on supporting the whole child,” said Rachel Franco, Boerne ISD Counseling Coordinator. “Under her guidance, our Student Support Services Team was established to work alongside our Safety and Security Team as part of a coordinated System of Care, ensuring students receive physical, emotional, and social support. Her vision, collaboration, and unwavering advocacy have elevated the role of school counselors, strengthened school counseling programs, and advanced a more connected, proactive approach to student well-being throughout Boerne ISD, making her exceptionally deserving of this recognition.”
The recognition reflects Boerne ISD’s commitment to putting students first and ensuring counselors have the resources, leadership and support needed to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives.
Boerne ISD congratulates Dr. Craft on this honor and celebrates the school counselors across the district whose work helps students build confidence, overcome challenges and prepare for their futures.