Lamar CISD has named Sonya Cole-Hamilton as the District’s new Chief Communications Officer.
As Chief Communications Officer, Cole-Hamilton will manage special projects, lead key District initiatives and oversee the District’s Community Relations and Graphics Arts departments, as well as the Lamar Education Awards Foundation (LEAF).
Cole-Hamilton has more than 20 years of experience, including teaching and central office administration. She has served as a teacher, a Chief Communications Officer, and most recently as the Chief of Staff in DeSoto ISD.
A graduate of Southern Methodist University, Cole-Hamilton double-majored in Journalism and English and holds two master’s degrees – one from the University of North Texas in Journalism and one from Lamar University in Education Administration.