Celina ISD has appointed a new athletic director after the previous leader resigned amid backlash over an investigation leading to his son’s arrest on child abuse charges.
The district said Brent Whitson will be formally introduced as the new director on Monday evening during a regular board meeting.
In a statement, Celina ISD said, Whitson, who will officially begin his role on March 23, has met with coaches and district staff “to ensure a strong and seamless transition into leading one of the most storied athletics programs in Texas.”
Former leader left amid backlash over son charged with child sex crimes
Whitson will take over the role after former athletic director and head football coach Bill Elliott announced he was leaving in January…