Head of School

Welcome Ms. Wilson!

Tresa R. Wilson

Saint Paul's Episcopal School is delighted to announce the appointment of Tresa R. Wilson as the Head of School, effective July 1, 2026.

Ms. Wilson joins Saint Paul's from Trinity Preparatory School of Florida, an Episcopal school in Winter Park, where she has served as Assistant Head of School since 2022. Prior, she spent nearly 16 years at The Hockaday School in Dallas, TX serving in a variety of leadership and educational roles, including fourth grade teacher, Lower School Language Arts Coordinator, Travel Program Coordinator, and Director of Inclusion and Community.

Throughout her career, Ms. Wilson has demonstrated a deep commitment to academic excellence, Episcopal education, and building strong, connected school communities. Her broad experience across public and independent schools, combined with her collaborative leadership style and passion for nurturing students, parents, and faculty/staff, made her an outstanding choice to lead Saint Paul's into its next chapter.

During the search process, Ms. Wilson's vision for whole-school growth stood out. She is dedicated to supporting and developing exceptional faculty and staff, fostering a joyful and engaging learning environment for students, strengthening partnerships with families, and ensuring the long-term vitality and financial sustainability of the school.

A native of Tyler, Texas, Ms. Wilson understands and values the close-knit relationships that make communities like Waco special. She earned her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Tyler and a master's degree in Bilingual Education from Southern Methodist University. She has also received professional honors and awards throughout her distinguished career.

The Rev. Samantha R. E. Smith, Board Chair, shared her enthusiasm about the appointment:

"We are confident that Tresa is the visionary and gifted leader we need to take Saint Paul's to the next level of excellence. From the start, the Committee appreciated her warmth and sincerity, her commitment to Episcopal education and spiritual nourishment, her dedication to teacher support and retention, and her student-centered approach to learning."

Please join us in giving Ms. Wilson a warm Saint Paul's welcome. We are excited about the future of our school under her leadership and look forward to the ways she will inspire our students, parents, faculty/staff, and the broader Saint Paul's community.