Candidates for Member At-Large
Vanikin Leggett
LaToya Patterson
Candidate for Vice President
Lori Gallegos
Kevin Hunter
TEPSA Election – Kevin Hunter
Candidate for TEPSA Vice President
Kevin Hunter
Burkburnett ISD
Region 9
Current Position
Principal, Overton Ray Elementary, Burkburnett ISD
Region 9, Grades 3-5
Formal Education
Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX, B.S. Kinesiology, Minor in History; Teacher Certification
Lamar University (online), Beaumont, TX, M.Ed Educational Leadership
Educational Leadership
- Assistant Principal, Burkburnett Middle School, Burkburnett ISD, 2019-2021
- Principal, Overton Ray Elementary, Burkburnett ISD, 2021-present
TEPSA Leadership/Involvement/Awards
- Region 9 Standing Committee, Membership, Marketing, and Public Relations, 2023-2024
- Region 9 President-Elect, 2024-2025
- Region 9 President, 2024-present
- Presenter at numerous conferences focusing on campus culture
- Region 9 ESC
- TASA Midwinter
- TEPSA Summer Conference
School Honors/Accomplishments
- Established a campus group, T.I.E. Club that is focused on character and leadership
- Participate in dining etiquette instruction
- Volunteer to ring the bell for Salvation Army
- Lead multiple food drives per year
- Selected for Charles Butt Foundation Harvard Leadership Academy
- Participated in education classes at Harvard University
- Joined a network of other school leaders
- Served on the Burkburnett ISD Community Based Accountability Team as a part of TPAC.
Community Involvement
- Burkburnett Senior Center Meals on Wheels – Meal Delivery
- Wichita Falls Faith Mission/Refuge – Preparing and Serving Meals
- Vernon Holiday Meal – Preparing the Thanksgiving meal that is served to the citizens of Vernon, TX
Other Professional Networks
- Texas High School Coaches Association
Personal Information
I am a passionate educator with 22 years of experience, driven by a strong competitive spirit and a deep commitment to serving and giving back to my community. As a lifelong resident of Region 9, I am proud to call North Texas home.
My wife, Kacy, is a 21-year veteran educator who serves in a leadership role in City View ISD. We have two wonderful children: our daughter is a senior at Burkburnett High School and plans to attend the University of Oklahoma in the fall to pursue a degree in nursing, and our son is a freshman at BHS who loves all things sports and is (almost) as competitive as I am.
Outside of work, I enjoy CrossFit, running, attending sporting events, and binge-watching true crime shows. I feel incredibly blessed and grateful for the life I’ve built with my family, and I am honored for the opportunity to serve and support the members of TEPSA.
Platform Statement
Being part of TEPSA has strengthened me as a leader by providing meaningful collaboration and networking opportunities that directly benefit my staff and students. Texas is a big state, yet TEPSA makes it possible for leaders from every corner to connect, learn from one another, and grow together.
Campus administration can often feel isolating, and now more than ever, we need each other. My heart for service continually draws me to opportunities like this, and I feel a strong calling to support both teachers and administrators across our state.
I want to be an advocate for all educators — from leaders in districts with over 100,000 students to the small, rural campuses in Region 9 serving fewer than 200. As a leader, my mission is to support, advocate for, and celebrate the incredible work happening throughout Texas public education.
As a family, we love traveling together and exploring new cities.
Look good, feel good, do good! My attire is definitely a reflection of how I approach everyday.
Lifelong learning includes seeking big opportunities. Harvard was a life and career changing experience.
Never forget where you came from and why you chose this calling.
This job allows me to be Peter Pan. I never have to grow up!
