Reagan Berry steps into a district role focused on serving every student well
On any given day at Wylie High School, you could find Reagan Berry in the hallway between classes, at a game cheering on students, or in a classroom watching a teacher bring a lesson to life. It’s the kind of place where relationships matter, and for the past 11 years, it has been home.
Which is why this next step feels both exciting and a little bittersweet.
“I’ve absolutely loved my time at Wylie High School. It’s been home, and I’m excited for what the future holds for me, Wylie High, and Wylie ISD.”
After years of serving students, staff, and families on campus, Berry is stepping into a new role at Wylie ISD as the Director of Federal and State Programs, beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. It is a position designed to support students and families across the entire district.
The purpose is clear. It’s about making sure every student has the support and opportunities they need to succeed.
From One Campus to Every Campus
Berry’s journey through Wylie ISD has given her a unique perspective. From teacher to assistant principal to principal, each step expanded her view of how schools serve students.
“With every role, you get a new lens,” she said. “And you can’t help but grow. I’m excited to look at Wylie ISD through a bigger lens and learn how to serve in a greater capacity.”
That bigger lens is exactly what this new position is designed to provide.
As Wylie ISD continues to grow, so do the needs of its students and families. Superintendent Joey Light shared that the district recognized it could no longer approach this work the same way it always had.
“As we continue growing in enrollment, it has been difficult for us to continue doing business in the same way,” Light said. “We are looking forward to having fresh eyes look at many of these programs.”
Why This Role Matters
Federal and state programs touch nearly every part of a school district. From academic support and special populations to career and technical education opportunities, these programs help shape the student experience in meaningful ways.
In simple terms, this role helps ensure Wylie is using every available resource to serve students well.
“For families, this means their student’s needs will continue to be met,” Light said. “And Reagan will see new possibilities that we have not seen in the past.”
Berry echoes that focus.
“At the end of the day, it’s about learning how to effectively and efficiently serve our families and students with the resources we’ve been given,” she said.
It is work that often happens behind the scenes, but its impact shows up every day in classrooms, programs, and opportunities for students across Wylie ISD.
Rooted in Wylie, At School and at Home
For Berry, this work has never been just professional. It is personal.
She and her husband, Kyle, are raising three Wylie students, a sixth grader, a fifth grader, and a second grader. That means she sees the district not only as a leader, but as a parent.
That perspective shows up in how she talks about trust, the way she makes decisions, and how she approaches this next role.
Because for Berry, the work is not about programs on paper. It is about real classrooms, real teachers, and real kids, including her own.
The Right Person at the Right Time
Berry, Middle, with High School Administration
During her time at Wylie High School, Berry helped lead growth in programs that directly serve students, including Career and Technical Education and the launch of the Purple Dog Company.
She is proud of those efforts, but even more so of the mindset behind them.
“I’m proud of having the courage to make decisions that are best for kids,” she said.
That kind of leadership is exactly why district leaders believe she is ready for this next step.
“Under Reagan’s leadership at the high school, we have started several new programs to meet the needs of an ever-growing student body,” Light said. “Reagan is the right person at the right time.”
A Heart for Students and Families
Ask Berry what has guided her work over the years, and her answer comes quickly.
“My goal has always been to build a bridge with families so they can trust us with their kids,” she said.
That trust has been built in small, everyday moments. Conversations in the hallway. Laughter with students. Watching both students and teachers use their unique gifts.
“I love watching people use their gifts that contribute to the betterment of society,” she said.
It is those daily interactions she will miss most.
“Interacting with students every day,” she said. “That’s what I’ll miss.”
Gratitude and What Comes Next
When asked what went through her mind when she was offered the new role, Berry did not hesitate.
“Gratitude,” she said.
Gratitude for the mentors who poured into her.
Gratitude for colleagues who encouraged her.
Gratitude for a community that trusted her.
“I’m forever grateful for them trusting me with their kiddos,” she said.
Now, she carries that same gratitude into a new chapter. One that reaches beyond a single campus and into every corner of the district.
“Thank you for the opportunity to lead,” she said. “And I’m excited to serve in a new way.”
As Wylie ISD continues to grow, so does its commitment to meeting the needs of every student. This new role is one more way the district is investing in that promise.
Because at Wylie, it is not just about programs or positions. It is about people.
And making sure every Bulldog has what they need to succeed.
It’s great to be a Wylie Bulldog.