Lewisville ISD announced the appointment of Matthew L. Morris as the new principal of Lakeview Middle School. Morris has served as LISD’s Director of Diversity & Student Engagement since 2021. 

“I am honored to serve as the principal of Lakeview Middle School,” Morris said. “Lakeview is home to a truly exceptional group of staff, students and families. I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside them to make Lakeview the best it can be.” 

Morris has served in education for 12 years, with the last two and a half years having been right here in LISD. He began his educational career at Richardson ISD where he served as a special education teacher, ESL teacher, AVID coordinator and Advanced Placement coordinator. He later became an assistant principal at Lake Highlands High School in RISD. In 2021, Morris was named LISD’s Director of Diversity & Student Engagement.

“Throughout his time in Lewisville ISD, Mr. Morris has brought innovative ideas and insightful solutions to a multitude of projects,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lori Rapp said. “He is a leader in our district, and I look forward to seeing Lakeview flourish under his leadership.” 

Morris received a Bachelor of Arts in History from Huston-Tillotson University and a Master of Arts in Educational Policy and Social Analysis from Columbia University.