Marlin ISD superintendent visits 100 superintendent march [Video]

MARLIN, Texas — Marlin ISD Superintendent Dr. Darryl J. Henson joined 6 News to discuss his participation in the 100 Superintendent March in Washington D.C. on Thursday, March 30. 

The former teacher and principal joined Marlin ISD back in May 2020 and has helped bring the district’s Texas Education Agency (TEA) rating from an F to a B in just two years. 

Dr. Henson felt honored to be able to share the stage with other superintendents from around the country and promote the advancement in education. 

“Spending the day on Capitol Hill, meeting with senators and their staff to talk about the great things happening in public school was definitely an honor,” Dr. Henson explained. 

“We must advocate at the national level what takes place in the great schools here in the State of Texas,” Dr. Henson added. 

Dr. Henson says he is advocating for four things, those of which include improving funding for special programs at …