Meet Our Superintendent
Michael Goddard, Ed.D. - Superintendent of the PCA School System
Named the Top Large Company CEO in 2020 by The Dallas Morning News, Dr. Michael Goddard has a passion for life and is impacting all those around him. As the Superintendent of the PCA School System, he influences students and families through the connections he makes. From his crazy socks, fun lapel pins, and friendly demeanor, he loves to be at campuses interacting with students and staff and throughout the system connecting with the community. He is on a mission to lift those around him to reach their highest potential.
For over 30 years, Dr. Goddard has had a passion for working with youth. He began his professional journey as Director at T Bar M Christian Camps and Resorts, then served as an Area Representative for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and a national spokesperson for the One Way 2 Play-Drug Free Program. He moved into public education and spent the next 20 years in various roles, including Teacher, Summer School Principal, Dean of Students, Associate Principal, Principal, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent.
Dr. Goddard earned his Ed.D. in post-secondary administration from University of North Texas (2004), Ed.M. with an emphasis in counseling and student services from University of North Texas (2000) and B.A. in communications from Stephen F. Austin University (1994).
During his time at SFA, in Nacogdoches, Texas, Dr. Goddard was the FCA President, as well as Captain and four-year starter at quarterback. He earned All-Conference, multiple Academic All-Conference honors, and received the prestigious institutional Mr. SFA award his senior year.
Dr. Goddard graduated from Allen High School in Allen, Texas. He was a three-sport letterman in football (quarterback), basketball, track, and President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. In 2015, he was inducted into the Allen ISD Athletic Hall of Honor.
He is a Nationally Certified Trainer for Vital Smarts - Crucial Conversations and Crucial Accountability, Certified Jon Gordon Power of Positive Leadership Coach, and an Internationally Certified John Maxwell Speaker, Trainer, and Coach. He is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and often speaks at national and regional conferences.
His greatest joy is being married to his wife, Dena (Dyslexia Coordinator/Teacher at PCA), spending time with their son Brock, daughter-in-law Brooke, and granddaughter Olivia Faye Goddard. Dr. Goddard has served as a member, teacher, youth leader, and deacon at Prestonwood Baptist Church.
Dr. Goddard began his role as PCA School System Superintendent in the spring of 2021. Dr. Goddard previously served as Superintendent for Lovejoy ISD and Red Oak ISD. Dr. G started his position as Superintendent at Prestonwood Christian Academy School System in March 2021.
