HISD Superintendent Herbert O’Neil is the Men's Breakfast speaker at St. Francis of Assisi

Mr. Herbert O’Neil, Superintendent of the Hempstead Independent School District is the speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast on April 15, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 2000 Phillip and 205 Dooley Streets in Prairie View, Texas.

The Free Breakfast is hosted by the men of St. Francis.

In view of the change in concerns for the Flu, RSV and COVID-19, all attendees are encouraged to wear masks. All attendees are also asked to CONFIRM ATTENDANCE to 936-857-3272 or stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

O'Neil is a seasoned education leader with more than 19 years of strategic planning, organizational transformation, and education management experience for leading schools and supporting school districts. He began his career as an English teacher and coach in Waller ISD. O'Neil has served as campus principal at the intermediate, middle, and high school levels, as a central office administrator in human resources, leadership and instruction in several school districts in Corsicana, Garland, Lancaster and Red Oak and Greenville ISDs.

Since assuming the position, O’Neil has launched a communitywide literacy initiative, Hempstead Reads, a free interactive bilingual early literacy program available to all children ages 0-3rd Grade; created new ways to celebrate students, staff, and community members and building Bobcat pride across Hempstead ISD schools and the community. O’Neil’s has engaged the entire district in strategic planning work to build a district roadmap to prepare students who are engaged, collaborative problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and ready for life beyond high school.

O’Neil earned both his bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies and his master’s degree in educational administration from Prairie View A&M University. During and after his time at Prairie View A&M, O’Neil was a resident and active member in the Hempstead community.

A native of Hearne, O'Neil said being raised by educators inspired him to become a teacher and eventually, an educational leader. "I saw the life-changing difference a teacher could make, and I will never lose my love for being in the classroom. As superintendent, I look forward to getting to know all the educators, students and community members in Hempstead.“

One of the things that resonated with O'Neil is Hempstead ISD's commitment to student success. "That says it all. The sense of unity and focus on a common goal of success, particularly for our young people, is inspiring," he said.

O’Neil holds membership in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education.

Mr. O’Neil is excited to return to his home away from home and is committed to the success of each student in Hempstead ISD.