Duncan Klussmann is th Dr. Duncan Klussmann is the Superintendent of Schools for the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) in Houston, Texas.  Student Populations within this urban school district are extremely diverse. Duncan is responsible for the daily operation and leadership of the school district. He works with his staff to be informed of all aspects of the district’s instructional programs and to ensure that there is a continuous focus on improving student academic performance. He also works with the Board of Trustees, administrative staff and community in providing safety and the very best curriculum planning possible for the school district.

Duncan grew up in Brenham, Texas. He earned his Bachelor’s of Business Administration Degree in International Business and Finance from the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, a Master in Education Degree from Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas, and his Doctorate in Education Degree from Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J.

Duncan has been involved with various leadership roles throughout his educational and professional career. His educational experience includes teaching economics and social studies, coaching tennis, middle school assistant principal, middle school principal, high school assistant principal, area superintendent, assistant superintendent for finance and operations and interim superintendent for the Spring Branch Independent School District. Most recently he has been active in his community where he lives with his wife and three children. He has been a city councilman for Jersey Village and is involved with the building committee at his church to work on a major expansion of the education wing. In the past, he has coached some of his kids’ roller hockey, soccer, baseball and basketball teams.

Duncan enjoys working with people, and developing programs that help people learn new skills that will enhance their abilities to serve students. He has a philosophy of “keeping it simple,” and not making processes more complicated than necessary. His subordinates and peers appreciate this approach, and have come to know that this style of management is efficient and produces results.