Taylor Independent School District’s well-known spokesman, advocate and unofficial historian Tim Crow will retire after 40 years, according to an announcement posted to his Facebook profile Dec. 1.
The communications and community liaison, who is also known for his encyclopedic knowledge of Taylor ISD history, plans to depart from the school district in the spring semester, officials said.
“Walking isn’t as easy as it used to be, and I need to take things at a slower pace. I’ve decided it’s time to retire, and the ‘24-‘25 school year will be my last,” Crow wrote in his Dec. 1 Facebook post.
The school district plans to begin the search for a replacement within the next few weeks, officials said.
“There’s going to be big shoes to fill, for sure, but you know, we’re always looking to highlight all the great things that our district is working on and many of our successes,” Superintendent Jennifer Garcia-Edwardsen said. “So, we’ll be looking for the next person to help us fulfill those items and ensure that we’re effectively communicating our priorities and our goals.”
Crow’s tenure with Taylor ISD includes graduating as a member of the Class of 1980, beginning his education career there after graduating from Southwestern University in 1985 and serving in various positions over the next four decades.
Crow, a former principal and teacher with the district, also created the Duck Room, which features displays devoted to memorabilia and key moments honoring the district’s ubiquitous mallard mascot.
“The best part of my career has been to see my students grow up to become parents and grandparents, and to see them in their own careers. Many of my former students are now my colleagues, and that is truly wonderful to see,” Crow continued in his Facebook post. At the Nov. 18 school board meeting, Garcia-Edwardsen presented Crow with her Coin of Excellence award for exemplifying the school district’s mission “to Inspire, Equip and Empower Every Child to Reach Their Unique Potential.”
“(I’m) excited for Tim’s next steps in his journey,” Garcia-Edwardsen said. “He has done an amazing job for the past 40 years, dedicating … pretty much his entire life to Taylor.”
