Dr. Goddard began his position as Superintendent of PCA School System in the spring of 2021. He impacts students and families through the connections he makes and is on a mission to lift those around him to reach their highest potential.

His professional experience of more than three decades is characterized by positivity, energetic encouragement, the pursuit of excellence, and a passion for inspiring excellence in those around him. Before coming to PCA School System Dr. Goddard served as Superintendent of Lovejoy ISD, Superintendent of Red Oak ISD, and Assistant Superintendent of Prosper ISD where he oversaw the growth of that district from 3,000 to 12,000 students. In 2020, he was named the Top Large Company CEO by The Dallas Morning News for his exemplary leadership of Lovejoy ISD.

Dr. Goddard earned his Ed.D. in post-secondary administration from the University of North Texas (2004), Ed.M. with an emphasis in counseling and student services from the University of North Texas (2000), and B.A. in communications from Stephen F. Austin University (1994).

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.

Dr. Goddard and his wife, Dena, are longtime members of Prestonwood Baptist Church where he has served as a member, teacher, youth leader, and deacon.

Jerry became involved in radio in college (Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville). Though raised in church, he became born-again at the end of his junior year in college at the age of 21. At that point, Christian radio became his focus. He graduated in 1981 with a double major--a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications/TV-Radio and a Bachelor of Science in History. He worked at several stations in Illinois before moving to Texas in 1984. He worked overnights at KVTT for 25 years, producing Praise in the Night for most of that time. He started at KDKR in 2010 as the broadcast tech. He became program director a short time later, and moved into the station manager's position in 2016.

He has been married to his beautiful wife Rose for 35 years. They’re blessed with two awesome daughters. Kayleen starts nursing school at Texas Christian University this fall, and Kaitlyn was unexpectedly called up to Heaven while attending Dallas Baptist University in 2020. Rose and Jerry have held various lay pastoral positions over the years and are currently associate pastors at their church. Rose is a partner services lead at Kenneth Copeland Ministries in Ft. Worth.

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