(ROCKWALL ISD – December 4, 2012) Rockwall ISD has named Lee Stout as the interim athletic director effective January 2 following the recent resignation of Athletic Director Scott Smith. The district is developing a search process for a new athletic director and will be posting the open position prior to releasing for winter break. Coach Stout will remain the interim athletic director until the district search is complete and a new athletic director has been named.
Coach Stout first came to Rockwall ISD in 1978. During his 33 years as a full-time employee, he has coached football, basketball, baseball, gymnastics, soccer, cross country, and track. He also taught PE and health and served as the district’s PE coordinator and assistant athletic director. During his tenure, Coach Stout started the district’s gymnastics program as well as the outdoor education program. Most recently, he has served the district as stadium manager.
Chris Patton, who currently serves on the coaching staff at Rockwall High School, has been named interim head varsity football coach. The district will also be posting this job opening and conducting a search to fill the open position. Coach Patton will remain as interim head coach until the search is complete and a new RHS varsity football head coach has been named.
Submitted by Sheri S. Fowler, Executive Director, Communications, Public Relations & Marketing, Rockwall ISD.
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