Allen Reese

Allen Reese is the superintendent of Mumford ISD, a small rural district in Texas. He leads with "Allen's Absolutes" and a conviction that any school is a reflection of its campus and district culture.

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June 8, 2026·6 min read

Above the Line: The Few in Front of You

Mumford ISD is beating the expectations its context would predict in third-grade reading. Superintendent Allen Reese and teacher Desiree Reese explain why: start early, tell the truth, and give the few in front of you more time than the job requires.

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