Superintendent
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Dr. Terry Morawski
Dr. Terry Morawski
Superintendent
Terry Morawski, Ed.D., became Superintendent of Fort Smith Public Schools in 2021. Morawski has more than 25 years of experience in public education, including his time in Arkansas, as well as in Texas in the Dallas and San Antonio areas. In Fort Smith, he has led the successful completion of the $120 million Millage Construction/Technology Program, workforce initiatives including the Peak Innovation Center and Darby Middle School Health Academy, and the development and implementation of the district’s Continuous Improvement Plan and District Data Scorecard. Under his leadership, FSPS schools have been named model demonstration schools for both professional learning communities by Solution Tree and the Capturing Kids’ Hearts school culture program.
In addition to his administrative work, Morawski has achieved multiple certifications and awards, including participation in the Chamber’s Leadership Fort Smith Program. In 2023, he earned a Level 2 Certification as a Curriculum Auditor. Dr. Morwaski received National Superintendent Certification from The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) in 2024. In the community, he serves on the Chamber of Commerce Board, the Fort Smith Symphony Board, and is a member of the Fort Smith Noon Rotary Club. Morawski has been married to his wife, Dr. Courtney Morawski, for 24 years. His family also includes two boys - Jackson, a student at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, and Lane, a student at the University of Central Arkansas.
Student Engagement
Superintendent Morawski believes in fostering strong connections between district administration and the student body. Under his leadership, the Superintendent Stars program recognizes elementary and middle school students for their model behavior in the classroom amongst their peers. The program provides the staff, students, and families with the opportunity to engage directly with the superintendent and school board. Additionally, the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council furthers the superintendent's commitment to inclusivity and student representation by providing high school students with the chance to provide feedback, ideas, and concerns to district staff. Through this initiative, students can develop leadership skills by collaborating with their peers and school administration.
Superintendent's Star Program
The Fort Smith Public Schools Superintendent's Star program recognizes elementary school students who serve as a role model for their peers. Superintendent’s Stars show a healthy respect for others through their interactions with classmates and staff members. These students demonstrate positive attitudes and work hard to exceed academic and behavioral expectations at school.
The Superintendent's Star program helps support the district's vision and values by building strong relationships and creating a culture of excellence.
The superintendent and a school board member visit the school to deliver the award to the student. The recognition occurs in the student’s classroom so their peers can witness the honor. Presenting the award at the school gives the student's classmates a chance to congratulate them and hear about the qualities that a star recipient models - so they too become aware that they can become a star one day!
Superintendent's Student Advisory Council
Since 2017, the FSPS Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council has provided solutions-oriented feedback to the superintendent and executive team. The students communicate their challenges and experiences to better inform staff about their experiences and needs. Through this volunteer work, the students develop leadership skills while collaborating with district staff. Some students apply to the council based on their interest in serving, while others serve as part of an elected position at their school.
