PRESS RELEASE
Today’s date: March 20, 2023
From: Sheila Davis
Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
Region 5 Education Service Center
350 Pine Street, Suite 500
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 951-1855
Announcement of Region 5 ESC
Executive Director Lone Finalist
After an extensive search and interview process, Region 5 Education Service Center Board of
Directors has recommended and the Commissioner of Education has approved, Dr. Byron
Terrier as the lone finalist for the executive director’s position. Dr. Terrier has extensive
teaching and school district administration experience including the position of school district
superintendent. The past five years he has served as Region 5 ESC Deputy Executive Director.
Region 5 ESC serves 34 school districts and 6 charter schools and supports school efficiency,
effectiveness, and successful implementation of state programs and initiatives. Dr. Terrier will
officially begin his new duties on April 7.
Region 5 ESC Vision:
The vision of ESC 5 is to be the provider of choice for
education services and solutions.
Region 5 ESC Mission:
The mission of ESC 5 is to assist schools through various
initiatives​ in meeting the needs of students through
efficient and economical means.