Lisa D. Hill, EdD
Founder & Creative Director, Dr Hill Creative Studio
Irving, TX
www.drhillcreative.studio
Professional Summary
Empathetic and responsive educator, arts leader, and content strategist with over two decades of
experience in education, nonprofit leadership, and digital communications. Founder of Irving Youth
Theatre and Dr Hill Creative Studio, bringing expertise in instructional design, AI-powered content
development, visual storytelling, and organizational leadership. Known for creating engaging learning
experiences, polished messaging, and creative community engagement.
Core Skills
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AI-Powered Content Development (ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering)
Proofreading & Copyediting
Canva-Based Graphic Design
Online Learning Facilitation & LMS Tools
Instructional & Marketing Content Strategy
Community Building & Youth Program Development
Client Communication & Collaboration
Learner Engagement & Support
Google Suite, MS Suite, WordPress, Zoom
Professional Experience
Founder & Creative Director
Dr. Hill Creative Studio – Jan 2023 to Present
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Provide freelance services in editing, content generation, and design for educators, nonprofits,
and small businesses.
Use AI tools to support client writing, workflow, and marketing.
Design branded materials in Canva including flyers, presentations, and social media assets.
Support clients with resumes, grants, course content, and outreach messaging.
Design and maintain WordPress and Google websites.
Ensure polished, on-message, and human-centered deliverables.
Founding Director
Irving Youth Theatre – Jan 2023 to Present
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Build inclusive learning experiences for youth in the performing arts.
Direct musical productions, manage budgets, lead fundraising, and coordinate volunteers.
Communicate with parents, students, and community partners in virtual and in-person settings.
Assistant Principal
Pierce Early Childhood School – Aug 2024 to Jun 2025
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Led staff collaboration, parent communication, and student support services.
Director of Human Resources
Irving ISD – Jun 2022 to Aug 2024
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Oversaw HR strategy, compliance, and staff support across a large suburban district.
Facilitated professional development and coached school leaders on employee relations.
Theatre Teacher & SEL Lead
Uplift North Hills Preparatory – Jan 2020 to Jun 2022
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Directed school theatre productions and integrated Social/Emotional Learning (SEL) through
creative instruction.
Led virtual theatre initiatives and digital performance projects.
Adjunct Professor – Educational Administration
Dallas Baptist University – Aug 2016 to Jun 2017
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Taught graduate-level courses in School Finance and Marketing to aspiring school
administrators.
Campus Instructional Leader
DFW-area School Districts – 2000 to 2019
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Served as Campus Principal at elementary, early childhood, and middle school levels.
Supported classroom instruction as Instructional Specialist and Technology Integration Coach.
Education
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Doctor of Education, K–12 Leadership – Dallas Baptist University
Master of Education, Educational Leadership – University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science in Education – University of North Texas
Certifications, Training, & Recognitions
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Texas Certifications: Superintendent EC-12, Principal EC-12, Theatre EC-12, Elementary 1-8
Disney Institute – Employee Engagement
Region X Elementary Teacher of the Year
Dr. Lisa D. Hill
www.DrHillCreative.Studio