Dennis Muizers has invested his entire career into the American education system.
From teaching high school English in the 1990s to his current position working for a global nonprofit that provides resources to educators, Dennis is always looking for new ways to help public education systems. He is passionate about developing educational leaders and helping to make a difference in students’ lives by equipping teachers with the support and resources they need. Dennis currently lives in Allen, Texas, and is the managing director of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) in Alexandria, Virginia.
Throughout his own educational career, Dennis Muizers has never stopped learning. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Texas, El Paso, followed by his Master’s in Educational Administration from the same institution. Additionally, in 2010, he earned his Texas Superintendent Certification. After years spent working for local school districts, he is currently working on his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction through New Mexico State University, which he plans to complete in 2023.
Fresh out of his bachelor program, Dennis Muizers first worked for Ysleta Independent School District as a high school teacher, tennis coach, and eventually a curriculum, instruction, and assessment specialist. Having found his niche working in school administration, Dennis’ next career step took him to Anthony Independent School District, a small, low-income district where he spent three years as a high school principal. In 2000, he had the opportunity to move to McKinney Independent School District as their Senior Director of Curriculum and Instruction, where he led a content specialist team that implemented curriculum updates and professional development initiatives.
Dennis Muizers’ longest tenure, however, was over fifteen years as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Lovejoy Independent School District. As one of the highest-performing school districts in Texas, Dennis worked hard to ensure students and teachers had access to the necessary resources to uphold that reputation. He spent time developing and implementing special programs for students needing extra instruction, helped support campus leaders, and provided strategic planning for the district as a whole. Under his leadership, Lovejoy’s school district earned multiple distinctions and high rankings both within the state and nationally.
With thirty years of professional experience in education, Dennis Muizers has seen many trends, methodologies, and developments in the public education system. He has become particularly interested in education technology and how it can help improve classroom experiences. Dennis has seen first-hand how technology can positively impact both learning and teaching in K-12 schools by creating more engaging experiences for students and lightening the load on teachers. He strives to stay up-to-date on the latest developments and how they impact current educational leaders.
In his current role with ASCD, Dennis Muizers gets to put his decades of knowledge and experience to work helping develop leaders in education. With partnerships in over 200 countries, ASCD impacts students’ lives worldwide by providing leadership development programs and award-winning services to equip educators with the skills and resources to help their students thrive. Dennis helps manage grants and services while leading one of the most crucial departments for bringing in revenue to keep the organization up and running. Additionally, he pilots new programs to ensure new products and services benefit their partners.
