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Robert Selders Jr.
President
Place 6
Board Member Since
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (1993), Summa Cum Laude
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, Massachusetts (1996)
- Master’s Degree in Exercise Science (Emphasis: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention), California University of Pennsylvania (2004)
- Post Master’s Certificate in Exercise and Rehabilitation Science (Emphasis: Functional Rehabilitation and Corrective Exercise Programming), California University of Pennsylvania (2010)
Public Civic Offices Held
- GISD School Board Trustee – Member (2015 – Present)
- GISD Council of PTAs - Platinum Angel (2015 – Present)
- GISD School Health Advisory Council - Parent Co-Chair (2009 – 2015)
Affiliations
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Garland Board of Directors
- Hope Clinic Community Advisory Council
- Center for Reform of School Systems – Fellow
- Council of Urban Boards of Education
- Texas Association of School Boards – Assembly Delegate (Alternate)
- North Texas Area Association of School Boards
- Garland Chamber of Commerce
- Rowlett Chamber of Commerce
- Leadership Garland Alumni Association
- Richland College Management/Business Administration Advisory Committee
Awards and Achievements
- Leadership Garland, Class 31 – The Best Class For Real (2012)
Special interests
- Literacy for Life 2019: My Favorite Book
- Playing sports
- Traveling
- Meeting new people
- Spending time with family