December 9, 2025 – The Como-Pickton CISD Board of Trustees announced at last night’s board meeting that Lydia Walden, long-time district administrator, has been named the Lone Finalist for Superintendent. Walden has served in education for 42 years, with 26 of those years dedicated to CPCISD. She and her husband, Eric, reside in Sulphur Springs and are the proud parents of four grown children and grandparents to seven.
“I just want to say thank you for all the support, and thank you for the belief in me,” Walden said. “To the board … I am deeply honored and humbled and want to say thank you for trusting me with this enormous responsibility and the care of our CP students and staff.”
Walden shared that her focus remains on maintaining high expectations while ensuring that every student receives the support they need to succeed. “Every decision we make must lift students. When we lead with purpose, collaboration, and heart, schools become places where every child sees possibility — and every educator feels valued,” she said.
Before serving as Interim Superintendent, Walden was CPCISD’s Assistant Superintendent. Her 42-year career includes roles as a teacher and/or administrator in Mt. Vernon, Sulphur Springs, Garland, and Highland Park ISD before returning to Como-Pickton to serve as Assistant Superintendent.
“This district and community mean so much to me, and I look forward to continuing our shared commitment to doing what’s best for our students, staff, and stakeholders who make CPCISD such a special place,” Walden said.
By law, she is expected to officially assume the superintendent role following the required 21-day waiting period.
