Superintendent
Dr. David Belding
Midlothian ISD Superintendent of Schools
Dr. David Belding joined Midlothian Independent School District as Superintendent in October 2023 following the unanimous approval by the Board of Trustees. Throughout his career, he has prioritized serving students, families, and the community by strategically developing systems to support student learning and academic achievement, while also fostering meaningful connections with others.
Dr. Belding started his 40th year in education with the start of the 2026-27 school year. Belding is a Texas public school educator with experience at the classroom, campus, and district levels. He has been in the role of superintendent for 14 years. His career began as a High School and Middle School Band Director in Fort Worth ISD, serving similar positions in Weatherford and Azle ISDs. Dr. Belding was a middle school assistant principal, an elementary principal, a high school principal and director of assessment and organizational development in Weatherford ISD before he was named the superintendent at Millsap ISD in 2012.
Under Dr. Belding’s leadership, Midlothian ISD has made significant progress advancing academic achievement while planning strategically for the district’s continued growth. Since joining MISD in 2023, the district has improved its state accountability score by seven points, moving from an 82 to an 89. In 2026, six of the 13 state rated schools earned A ratings, including both comprehensive high schools.
His tenure has also included the successful passage of the district’s $389.2 million Bond Program in 2025, which was approved by voters to address enrollment growth, aging facilities, expansion of career and technical education opportunities, and strengthening instructional technology infrastructure. Together, these accomplishments reflect a continued focus on academic excellence, responsible long-range planning and ensuring students have access to the learning environments and opportunities needed for future success.
Prior to joining MISD, he served seven years as Superintendent of Aubrey ISD, a North Texas fast-growth district. During his tenure there, Dr. Belding oversaw the passage of two bond programs totaling $436.9 million and a Tax Ratification Election (TRE). He led district efforts to attain higher student achievement, improve instructional technology, and execute a balanced budget while growing fund balance and saving taxpayers millions of dollars through early bond debt payments.
Dr. Belding received a bachelor’s in music education from Texas Christian University, a master’s and doctorate of education from Tarleton State University. He also holds a Texas Superintendent Certification. In 2020, he was nominated as a Region 11 Superintendent of the Year candidate, and in 2019 was recognized as a TASA Inspiring Leader in its “Insights” magazine and was awarded the Texas State FFA Honorary Lone Star Degree.
He and his wife, Angela, who retired as the program coordinator for Brazos River Regional Program for the Deaf and now assists the regional day school programs for the deaf in Texas, have three grown children: Jacob, a connections and outreach minister at First Baptist Azle and daughter-in-law Samantha; Mark, a band director in Santo ISD and Allison works in retail. Dr. Belding and Angela have three grandchildren.
Dr. Belding received a bachelor’s in music education from Texas Christian University, a master’s and doctorate of education from Tarleton State University. He also holds a Texas Superintendent Certification. In 2020, he was nominated as a Region 11 Superintendent of the Year candidate, and in 2019 was recognized as a TASA Inspiring Leader in its “Insights” magazine and was awarded the Texas State FFA Honorary Lone Star Degree.
He and his wife, Angela, who retired as the program coordinator for Brazos River Regional Program for the Deaf and now assists the regional day school programs for the deaf in Texas, have three grown children: Jacob, a connections and outreach minister at First Baptist Azle and daughter-in-law Samantha; Mark, a band director in Santo ISD and Allison works in retail. Dr. Belding and Angela have three grandchildren.