Position #2 Board Member 2008 - Present  Current Term Expires May 2023

For Forney ISD Board President Greg Pharris, continuing a legacy of service is his mission. Greg is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments who has decades of volunteer experience. In addition to serving as the FISD Board President, he is a member of the Forney Chamber of Commerce, the Terrell Chamber of Commerce, and the Lions Club. His contributions to our students don’t stop with the Board. He and his wife, Karrie (a retired FISD teacher), also support the Forney Education Foundation. Their two children, Ragan and Reed, are proud Forney ISD graduates. Greg has served multiple terms as the Board President and no matter how much Forney ISD grows and changes, it’s the Pharris Philosophy that constantly guides his leadership: “I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to explore and learn how to use their gifts and resources. My goal is to lead our district to be that place where each student can explore the opportunities to find their true calling.” As a man of faith and family, Greg strives to make Forney ISD a better place for each of our students and steadfastly believes that if we put students first in all of our decisions, the results will always be A+.

Position #5 - Board Member 2016 - Present
Current Term Expires - 2025

Forney ISD Board Vice-President Chad Johnson understands the demanding challenges of rapid growth. As an attorney and the father of two Forney ISD students, Michael and Drew, Chad brings a unique skill set to our district that helps navigate the needs of our fast-growing school district. With a goal of making sure that we’re giving our students the best education possible, Chad gives tirelessly to our Forney ISD community. He and his wife, Alexis, proudly support the Forney Education Foundation. While he considers himself a small part of our Forney Family, his contributions to our administration, staff, and students are substantial and we’re proud of his commitment to Forney ISD.

Position #6 Board Member 2000-2006, 2008-2014 and 2018-Present

Current Term Expires May 2025

Forney ISD Board Secretary Becky Dobbs has only one goal when it comes to our school district: do what is best for every child in Forney ISD. Becky, who has five children with her husband, Robert, became a board member as a way to take an active role in her children’s education and advocate for the parents in our community. With more than a decade of experience, Becky is well-equipped to provide invaluable knowledge to our Board and our students during this time of tremendous growth and change. She has lived in Forney for more than 40 years and is honored to give back to the community that has given so much to her family.

Position #4 Board Member 2021 - present

Current Term Expires May 2024

FISD Board member Hanna Bateman is focused on the future readiness of Forney ISD students and takes pride in the opportunities our district provides for our students’ futures. Hanna believes that “every student in the district deserves the same chance at finding a passion while learning.” While Hanna considers her role in helping provide those opportunities to be a small one, her main goal as a board member is to ensure that our district continues to thrive during this time of fast-paced growth. Hanna is a proud Forney High School graduate, entrepreneur and mother of one with her husband Adam. We share Hanna’s excitement about the growth of our district and we’re proud to have her serve Forney ISD and our students.

Position #7 Board Member 2022- Present

Current Term Expires May 2025

Position #3 Board Member 2015 - Present

Current Term Expires May 2024

For Board Member Barbara Jo Green, the choice to join the school board wasn’t just about service--it was about perspective. As a retired Mesquite ISD teacher and mother of six with her husband, Charlie, Barbara Jo used her 30 years of experience as an educator to share how decisions made by the board could affect the classroom. Excited about our fast-growing district, Barbara Jo is eager to help guide our district in meeting the needs of our growing student population and preparing our students to be global citizens. In addition to serving as a member of the Forney ISD safety committee, Barbara Jo was selected for the Leadership Texas School Boards Association where she achieved the Master Trustee certification, a first-time honor for Forney. Barbara Jo’s commitment to the best interest of our students is nothing short of exceptional and we are proud to have her as a member of our Board.

Position #1 Board Member 2017- Present

Current Term Expires May 2023

Forney ISD Board Member Scott Regan can give you more than 16,200 reasons -- FISD student enrollment -- why he’s committed to faithfully serving our district. Scott strives to help positively shape the future of every single one of our students, and it’s a privilege that he does not take lightly. Despite countless hours and occasional stress, Scott, who is Director of Operations for the North Texas District Assemblies of God, is strongly motivated by his belief that what happens in our public schools will ultimately change the world. Forney ISD is the bedrock of our community and Scott considers it an honor to work on behalf of our students and our district. Scott and his wife, Jennifer, have called Forney home since 2004 and they have one child who attends Forney ISD.