UT Tyler, Bullard ISD Partner to Enhance District Educational Opportunities for Bullard ISD Staff
February 2, 2026 | Hannah Buchanan
The University of Texas at Tyler has partnered with Bullard Independent School District to provide discounted tuition rates for district employees wishing to pursue advanced degrees at UT Tyler.
UT Tyler continues to focus on teacher education while also addressing the teacher shortage across East Texas and the state.
“UT Tyler is proud to welcome Bullard ISD to our growing network of education partners,” said UT Tyler President Julie V. Philley, MD. “Our commitment is to equip educators with the tools, support and pathways they need to shape the future of education for our region.”
This partnership also strengthens the district by making educational opportunities more accessible and affordable for Bullard ISD teachers and administrators.
“We are excited to form this partnership with UT Tyler and are thankful to the UT Tyler School of Education for making this possible,” Interim Superintendent Jan Hill said. "By providing opportunities for our teachers and staff to earn advanced degrees, we are empowering them to continue learning and bring even greater expertise back to our classrooms and campuses.”
UT Tyler will work with Bullard ISD to offer an accelerated master’s degree in educational leadership with principal certification as well as special opportunities for other graduate degrees. Individuals will be able to apply for and obtain the discount for graduate programs this summer.
Housed in the UT Tyler School of Education, these programs are offered online to accommodate working educators. Visit uttyler.edu to learn more.
About Bullard ISD
Bullard Independent School District (Bullard ISD) is a public school district in Bullard, Texas, serving nearly 3,000 students and supported by more than 500 staff members. Driven by a vision in which every student is uniquely prepared for their future, Bullard ISD is committed to academic excellence, character development, and student success from early childhood through graduation.
About UT Tyler
With a mission to improve educational and health care outcomes for East Texas and beyond, UT Tyler offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 11,500 students. Through its alignment with UT Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas, UT Tyler has unified these entities to serve Texas with quality education, cutting-edge research and excellent patient care. Classified by Carnegie as a doctoral research institution and by U.S. News & World Report as a national university, UT Tyler has campuses in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.