Alamo Heights ISD welcomes Chief Eddie A. Ray, Jr. as the district’s Safety Coordinator.
The District Safety Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of school safety and emergency preparedness across the district. The safety coordinator ensures compliance with state safety requirements, coordinates training and drills, and works closely with law enforcement and community partners to maintain secure learning environments. The coordinator also leads the development and implementation of safety plans, protocols, and communication systems to protect students and staff.
“Chief Ray brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the safety and security arena,” says Frank Stanage, Assistant Superintendent forOperations. “We look forward to his leadership of our district safety program.”
Chief Ray joins AHISD after serving 24 years of active duty in the United States Air Force. His background includes leadership roles at the squadron, group, and major command level. Chief Ray’s assignments include locations in South Korea, Florida, Germany, Georgia, Virginia,Texas, and Delaware. Additionally, he has deployed numerous times in support of Operations INCA GOLD, ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, and NEW DAWN.
Chief Ray culminated his military career as the Senior Enlisted Leader of the 502d Security Forces Group (SFG), Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The group includes three Security Forces squadrons, consisting of 603 military and 241 civilian personnel. It provides integrated security and comprehensive base defense for JBSA, the largest joint base in the Department of Defense supporting more than 145,000 personnel at 11 operating locations across the greater San Antonio area.
Chief Ray assumes the role in AHISD this week.