David Stevens has been the Director of Fine Arts in Keller ISD since 2002. Previously, he served as Theatre Director at Carroll High School in Southlake, Highland Park High School in Dallas, and San Angelo Central High School. His career includes positions as the Education Director of the University of Oklahoma’s Summer Wind Arts Camp and guest faculty at the University Texas at Austin. 

David's tenure includes considerable experience with the University Interscholastic League serving as One-Act Play Adjudicator, Contest Manager, and Contest Host.  During his nine years as a high school teacher he directed five productions that advanced to the UIL State Meet, winning the state championship twice and first runner-up twice.  He is a frequent workshop presenter and clinician for UIL One-Act Play directors, Student Activities Conferences, TETA TheatreFest, and he is a cadre member of the Center for Educator Development in Fine Arts.  His professional affiliations include: Texas Educational Theatre Association, Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Art Educators Association, and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

David holds a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master’s of Fine Arts from the University of Oklahoma, and is pursuing a Doctorate of Education from the University of North Texas.  His dissertation research focuses on the University Interscholastic League. David has been awarded numerous academic fellowships and grants and was named “Teacher of the Year” at Carroll High School in 2002.  David is committed to offering all Keller ISD students meaningful fine arts experiences.

My primary goal in education is to make students thoughtful and literate.  Students should be allowed to expand positive self-concepts and values; develop critical, analytical and higher-order thinking skills; and discover an acceptance of other diverse human beings.  Classroom learning is essential, but extra-curricular activities—academics, athletics, and fine arts—are the heart and soul of a young person’s learning process.  Success in the classroom or during a performance can change the face of a young person.  It has the ability to inspire a student to fully realize his or her potential.  I hope my hard work will offer a training ground for tomorrow’s leaders.