FORT WORTH, Texas – Texas Wesleyan University announced the appointment of Dr. Robert Pacleb as the Director of Data, Analytics and Reporting for the Leadership Academy Network (LAN). Established in 2019, LAN is an innovative partnership between Texas Wesleyan University and Fort Worth ISD (FWISD) to sustain academic success at six public school campuses within the district.

In his new role, Pacleb will oversee all facets of academic data management and reporting as well as the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) in support of the Leadership Academies at Como Elementary, John T. White Elementary, Maude I. Logan Elementary, Mitchell Boulevard Elementary, Leonard Middle, and Forest Oak Middle schools.

Pacleb joins the LAN leadership team following his tenure with the FWISD Transformation and Accountability department as part of the Data Analysis and Reporting team, where he led the development of high-level reports and data visualizations for district stakeholders.

“We are excited to welcome Robert to the Texas Wesleyan LAN leadership team,” said Dr. Whitney Clark, LAN Chief Network Officer. “He brings an exceptional depth of expertise in building strong data management systems and his ability to implement solution-focused strategies reflects his commitment to student success. We look forward to the impact his work will have on educators and students across our Network.”

Pacleb holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Texas Wesleyan University (‘23) and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. An expert in his field, he is a certified NWEA Internal Trainer and a frequent presenter on data simulations and student reclassification at national conferences.

About the Leadership Academy Network

The Leadership Academy Network is an innovative partnership between FWISD and TXWES University, which operates under the provisions of Texas Senate Bill 1882 (SB 1882), and is designed to continue improving learning outcomes at the district’s six PK-8 Leadership Academies: Como Elementary, John T. White Elementary, Maude I. Logan Elementary, Mitchell Boulevard Elementary, Leonard Middle, and Forest Oak Middle. Guided by a mission to accelerate student achievement through service and a relentless pursuit of excellence, LAN provides high-quality education and instruction that meets the learning needs of all scholars.

About Texas Wesleyan University

Dedicated to education and the community, Texas Wesleyan is a long-time partner to Fort Worth ISD. The University’s School of Education offers innovative and exceptional experience in classroom instruction, curriculum and administration. The partnership is made possible by 2017 Texas Senate Bill 1882, which enables districts to expand the diversity of school options, bring in targeted expertise and empower school leaders and partners with greater autonomy. Texas Wesleyan was selected by Fort Worth ISD to sustain and support the district’s Leadership Academy model by managing the schools in accordance with a performance contract mutually negotiated by the partners.