Norman Robbins is a Fort Worth native. He holds a bachelor’s degree and Master of Science degree in business administration from Trinity University in San Antonio.
Mr. Robbins joined Lockheed Martin in 1986 and is currently senior manager of community relations. He oversees and administers the company’s community involvement program. Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, Mr. Robbins was employed by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce in a variety of capacities which included economic development and governmental/urban affairs activities.
Mr. Robbins’ goals include eliminating the achievement gap among students.
Mr. Robbins has worked with TCU’s School of Education Board of Visitors, the FWISD’s School and Community Partnerships Advisory Committee, Tarrant County Workforce Development Board, Big Brothers and Sisters and Communities in Schools.
Mr. Robbins is married with three grown children.
Activities
- Past member, School of Education Board of Visitors, TCU
- Past member, FWISD School and Community Partnerships Advisory Committee
- Past Board member, Tarrant County Workforce Development
- Past Board member and President, Big Brothers and Sisters
- Past Board member and President, Communities in Schools
Accomplishments of the Board of Education
- Conducted a nationwide search for a new superintendent of schools resulting in the hiring of Melody A. Johnson
- Charged the District’s administrators with improving student achievement
- Developed and adopted Procedures and Standards of Practice for the Board resulting in a cohesive and committed team
- Established and utilized community advisory committees in the areas of technology, facilities, budget and audit functions
- Adopted policies that ensure transparency of operations
- Reinstated music and art into the curriculum for primary grades
- Developed the first strategic performance plan with high standards and accountability measures
- Defined staff responsibilities and accountability more clearly and implemented efficient and ethical business practices
Student and School Achievements
- District 7 had 6 TEA high-performing schools in 2007
- District 7 graduated 350 Texas Scholars in the Class of 2007
- District 7 had 64 Academic Sweatshirt Scholars in 2007-2008
- 5 high school seniors in District 7 named 2007-2008 Superintendent’s Scholars
- Western Hills Primary is an initial site for the District’s official parent involvement program
- Western Hills Primary highlighted campus for the National SRA Academic Recognition Award
- Benbrook ES has three student winners advance to state PTA Reflections contest
- Luella Merrett ES is home of the original All-STARS Preventative Program in FWISD
- Luella Merrett thirds graders will be part of a pilot program with Sid Richardson Museum
- 5th graders at Luella Merrett ES among three schools selected for Ballroom Dancing taught by professional dancers
- International Newcomer Academy received the 21st Century After School grant and the $50,000 Investment Capital Fund grant
- Two Western Hills ES students were winners in Crayola Dreammakers Contest
- Five eighth-grade students at Applied Learning Academy qualified for the State Texas History Day contest in Austin
- Three Ridglea Hills ES Destination Imagination teams selected for state tournament
- Benbrook ES winds 1st Place in District Problem Solving Competition
- Benbrook ES students awarded 1st Place in Math Science Trail at TCU
- Applied Learning Academy’s Coach David Alverson, 2005-2006 Who’s Who of America’s teachers
- Western Hills HS’s Veronica Meeks, Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics
- Western Hill ES’s Teacher of the Year is 5th grade science teacher, Heater Tinker
- Over 300 students and family members participated in Western Hills ES Math & Science Night
- Leonard 6th students Pennies for Patients drive raised over $800 for Leukemia/ Lymphoma Society
- Leonard 6th had dozens of students and adults participate in Cowtown Marathon
- Leonard MS and Plaza Medical Center Auxiliary host an annual Health Fair
- Leonard MS parent and community member volunteer over 15, 000 hours
- Applied Learning Academy two students featured on PBS Dragonfly TV for Lone Star Dinosaur exhibit
- Western Hills Primary has two dogs on campus, “Max” and “Bob Dog”, which assist the campus through Animal Assisted Therapy
- Western Hills HS’s Kerry Seaver, First Place Winner in Girls Class 4-A State Cross Country Meet
- Ridglea Hills 4th grader Amogh Agnihotri wins Area V Spelling Bee and places third in District