Matt Vereecke: Adjunct Professor of Catholic School Leadership
Professional Experience & Education
Matthew Vereecke, Ed.D. is the current Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the
Diocese of Dallas, a growing school system with approximately 15,000 students across
nearly 40 different schools. As Superintendent, he is responsible for the spiritual
and academic formation of students within the diocese, and works hard to ensure that
every student has the ability to access both college and heaven. Under the direction
of Bishop Burns, Dr. Vereecke and his staff have developed new sustainability pilots,
connected with national organizations and have elevated the Diocese of Dallas to be
a major player in the national conversation on Catholic Schools.
Dr. Vereecke graduated from the University of Notre Dame and received his Master of
Education from the same. He earned his doctorate at the University of Oklahoma. In
his experience within education, he has served as a teacher, principal and president
of various schools, but is most passionate about his current work in Dallas.
