There are 14 article(s) tagged Russell Dyer:

• March 2025

  • Collierville Schools outlines priorities for next five years

    Collierville Schools had committees meet about four key areas ahead of working to develop its strategic plan. The board is scheduled to consider the state-mandated plan in June.

    By Abigail Warren March 06, 2025

  • Collierville pays off MSCS settlement early, freeing up funding

    “All future dollars will be spent right here in Collierville, and no more will have to go to another entity,” Collierville Schools Superintendent Russell Dyer said.

    By Abigail Warren March 03, 2025

• August 2024

  • Collierville superintendent welcomes students back from summer

    It’s not Russell Dyer’s first day at Collierville Schools, but Thursday was his first time to welcome students back from summer break as the superintendent of the suburban district.

    By Abigail Warren August 08, 2024

• May 2024

  • Collierville Schools budget to invest ‘big and bold’ in staff

    Collierville Schools’ proposed $137.2 million budget highlights its appreciation for the district’s teachers and includes holiday bonuses.

    By Abigail Warren May 01, 2024

• April 2024

  • Dyer has a plan to reconnect to Collierville Schools

    Board Chairman Wright Cox said the early enthusiasm is what he expected when Russell Dyer was tapped for the role.

    By Abigail Warren April 03, 2024

• March 2024

  • Get to know Russell Dyer, Collierville’s new superintendent

    Collierville Superintendent Russell Dyer’s official first day in office is Monday. Beyond his professional experience, learn about his opinions on animals, food, TV shows and more.

    By Abigail Warren March 20, 2024

• February 2024

  • Collierville schools superintendent eager to return

    After serving eight years as superintendent of Cleveland (Tennessee) City Schools, Russell Dyer is coming back to Collierville to replace Gary Lilly, who retired from the position.

    By Abigail Warren February 11, 2024

• January 2024

  • Collierville approves superintendent contract for Russell Dyer

    Collierville Board of Education met Friday to approve a contract for its next leader, Superintendent Russell Dyer.

    By Abigail Warren January 12, 2024

• December 2023

  • New Collierville superintendent comes home with experience to lean on

    Collierville Schools “couldn’t find God” as its superintendent, but it did find the district’s former chief of staff, Russell Dyer, as its next leader.

    By Abigail Warren December 26, 2023

  • Bailey: The time seems right for Russell Dyer to take over Collierville Schools

    After withdrawing from the Collierville superintendent race in 2019, the time seems right for Russell Dyer to run the town’s school system.

    By Clay Bailey December 22, 2023

  • Collierville hires Russell Dyer as superintendent

    Collierville has appointed Russell Dyer as its next superintendent. Dyer is the current leader of Cleveland City Schools, but has ties to the suburban district.

    By Abigail Warren December 22, 2023

  • Collierville interviews 5 familiar names for school superintendent

    Superintendent Gary Lilly is leaving, so Collierville Schools carried out interviews for a new superintendent Friday.

    By Abigail Warren December 16, 2023

  • Collierville narrows school superintendent search to three finalists

    Russell Dyer, Jeff Jones and Jerry “Brett” Lemley are vying to be the next leader of the suburb’s district.

    By Abigail Warren December 06, 2023

• May 2019

  • Dyer withdraws from superintendent search as Collierville board sets meeting

    Collierville's superintendent search is narrowed to four after Russell Dyer said he is no longer pursuing the job.

    By Abigail Warren May 29, 2019