As the Superintendent of Hereford ISD, Mrs. Sheri Blankenship is passionate about ensuring academic excellence and creating pathways for student success when they graduate from Hereford High School.  She is devoted to the students of Hereford ISD and brings to life the district’s mission of Committed to Children, Dedicated to Excellence. 

Sheri Blankenship joined Hereford Independent School District in August 1996 and has served in many different capacities such as a Teacher, Assistant Principal, Curriculum Director, Personnel Director, Executive Director of Personnel and Assistant Superintendent of Professional Services.  Mrs. Blankenship was named Superintendent for Hereford ISD on September 30, 2016 and began her duties on October 1, 2016. 

Mrs. Blankenship received her Associate Degree from Clarendon College, her Bachelor’s Degree from Midwestern State University and a Master’s Degree from West Texas A&M University. She completed her superintendent certification through West Texas A&M University. 

Mrs. Blankenship is active in the Hereford community through organizations such as Leadership Hereford Board, Hereford Cancer Coalition, Hereford Chamber of Commerce Board, and Amarillo College, Hinkson Memorial Campus Advisory Board Member. She also participates statewide on boards, committees and education related organizations.  These leadership roles include TASA (Executive Committee Member), Texas Association of School Administrators; TASPA, Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators; and TCWSE (Executive Board Member), Texas Council of Women School Executives.

Mrs. Blankenship and her husband, Jared have two children, Lang and Lanae.