On April 8, Lewisville ISD announced the appointment of David True as the principal of the LISD Student Success Center. True has served as the interim principal at the SSC since 2023. Before joining the SSC, True was the assistant principal at Lewisville High School from 2021 to 2023 and the assistant principal at DeLay Middle School from 2014 to 2021. 

“I am honored to be named the new principal of the Student Success Center,” True said. “I am excited to continue working alongside our talented staff members to support the students and families at the SSC.” 

True joined the LISD family in 2009 as a special education TEAMS teacher and then a special education interventionist. In his seven years as an assistant principal at DeLay Middle School, True served as the acting principal for TEAMS. In 2021 he became an assistant principal at Lewisville High School, a position he held for two years before joining the Student Success Center.

“I am excited to watch the Student Success Center continue to accomplish great things under the leadership of Mr. True,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lori Rapp said. “He is a proven leader who cares about his fellow staff members and students. I know he will continue to make a positive impact on the staff, students and families at the SSC.”  

A graduate of the University of North Texas, True received his Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology. He also earned a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of North Texas, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership at Stephen F. Austin University.