CFISD Chief of Staff Teresa Hull Named 2025 Outstanding Woman in Education
Teresa Hull, Chief of Staff for Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD), has been honored as the 2025 Outstanding Woman in Education by the North Harris County American Association of University Women (NHC-AAUW). Hull received the prestigious award on February 22 at Shirley Acres, where she was recognized for her decades-long contributions to public education and school district leadership.
Hull was honored alongside Nancy Agafitei, Spring Interfaith Council Co-Chair, who was named the Outstanding Woman in Community Service Honoree. The event also featured a keynote address by United States Magistrate Judge Yvonne Ho.
A Career Dedicated to Public Education
With 37 years in education, Hull’s journey began in 1987 as a middle school social studies teacher before she joined CFISD in 1993. Her career at CFISD has included teaching at Cook Middle School and Bleyl Middle School, followed by roles as an academic achievement specialist, assistant principal, director of instruction, and director of curriculum and instruction for high school. In 2011, Hull was promoted to Chief of Staff, a role she has held for 14 years, where she has played an integral role in district policy, strategic planning, and educational leadership.
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Transformational Leadership in CFISD
Hull’s tenure as Chief of Staff has been marked by significant achievements in conflict resolution, policy development, and educational planning. She has led multiple long-range planning committees for two major bond referendums (2014 and 2019), securing $3 billion in essential bond funding to support district growth and infrastructure. In 2018, following a school safety directive from Texas Governor Greg Abbott, she developed a multi-layered Safety & Security Action Plan, positioning CFISD as a leader in K-12 school safety across the state.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hull spearheaded a reopening committee, ensuring all CFISD campuses could successfully resume in-person instruction while following CDC and local health guidelines. Additionally, she played a pivotal role in developing a Teacher Incentive Allotment plan, which was accepted by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) on its first submission in 2021, helping to drive student progress measurement and teacher incentives.
Teresa Hull, third from left, CFISD chief of staff, was recognized as the North Harris County AAUW 2025 A Well-Deserved Recognition
“Thank you to the North Harris County Chapter of the American Association of University Women for this tremendous honor,” Hull said upon receiving the award. “It has been a career highlight to serve and lead in a school district with a reputation of excellence and success.”
Hull holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Lamar University and a Master of Education from Prairie View A&M University. She is also active in the community, serving on several boards dedicated to education and public service.
AAUW’s Commitment to Education and Community
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a nationwide, nonpartisan organization with over 170,000 members and supporters. The North Harris County Branch (TX 7107) was founded in 1973 and chartered in 1974 to support educational initiatives, scholarships, and advocacy for women in education.
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During the luncheon, AAUW also awarded a grant to the Carpenter Center for the initiative “Creating and SOARing with Makerspaces in STEM”. Michelle Wooten, a teacher at the Carpenter Center who authored the grant, accepted the award on behalf of the program.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
