Trent Nickerson, a proud Irving ISD alumnus and experienced campus leader, has been named principal of MacArthur High School.
Nickerson most recently served as principal of Nimitz High School. Known for his steady leadership and commitment to continuous improvement, Nickerson brings a strong record of building campus culture, supporting staff and keeping student success at the center of the work.
Throughout his 14 years in Irving ISD, he has also served as principal of Lady Bird Johnson Middle School, principal of de Zavala Middle School and assistant principal at Nimitz High School, de Zavala Middle School and Bowie Middle School.
Nickerson began his education career at MacArthur High School, where he taught US history and AVID and coached football and basketball. He is a graduate of MacArthur High School.
Prior to joining Irving ISD, Nickerson taught social studies for two years in Lubbock ISD.
Nickerson earned a Master of Education in educational leadership from Lamar University and a Bachelor of Arts in history from Texas Tech University.
