Shannon Torres
Executive Director
Shannon Torres is a dedicated educational leader with over two decades of experience championing student success, instructional excellence, and community collaboration. As Executive Director of the Education Partnership of the Permian Basin, Shannon leads initiatives that advance the organization’s mission: to strengthen education outcomes and workforce readiness across the region.
Before joining the Partnership, Shannon served as Executive Director of School Leadership for Midland Independent School District, where she supervised and supported secondary principals and aligned strategic goals across campuses. Throughout her career as Head Principal at Lee/Legacy High School and Midland Freshman High School, Shannon has been committed to driving innovation, designing impactful professional development, and forging strong community partnerships.
Her leadership has been recognized through numerous accolades, including Region 18 Principal of the Year and multiple Campus of the Year awards. Shannon’s passion for education is rooted in a belief that every student deserves a quality education, which she continuously champions through her work.
Shannon holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from West Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Texas Tech University. A proud member of the Permian Basin community, Shannon and her husband, Wes—who serves as the Executive Director of Athletics—are proud parents to three children. Family and community are at the heart of everything she does, and she brings that same commitment to her role, working to build a stronger educational future for all students in the region.
Jordan Clack
PBIZ Director
Jordan Clack joins the EPPB team as the Director of the Permian Basin Innovation Zone (PBIZ), bringing a diverse background in education and the oil and gas industry. A proud graduate of Crane High School, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree from West Texas A&M University before returning to West Texas to begin her career.
Jordan spent several years working in the oil and gas industry, gaining firsthand experience across various career pathways. This industry exposure provided her with a deep understanding of workforce development and the skills necessary for success in the region.
In 2016, Jordan transitioned into education—a role that quickly became her passion. Over the past eight years at Crane ISD, she has taught multiple subjects at both the middle and high school levels, most recently serving as an ESL instructor. Her dedication to student success has been at the core of her teaching philosophy, and she is committed to helping students discover opportunities that lead to fulfilling careers immediately after high school.
As the Director of PBIZ, Jordan aims to bridge the gap between education and industry, creating meaningful pathways for students to enter the workforce with confidence and the necessary skills to thrive.
Most weekends, she can be found at a barrel race or junior rodeo, proudly supporting her daughter as she competes. She enjoys spending this time riding
Advisory Board
Carlos Contreras
Superintendent, Grandfalls-Royalty ISD
Education PartnershipRoy Garcia
Superintendent, Crane ISD
Education PartnershipDr. Rodney Scheider
Interim Superintendent, McCamey ISD
Education PartnershipKristi Leeper, M. Ed.
Corporate Affairs - Community Engagement, Diamondback Energy
Education PartnershipDr. Becky Spurlock
Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, UTPB
Education PartnershipJR Torrez
Executive Director of Academic Partnerships, Odessa College Brian Stubbs - Board Member, EPPB
Education Partnership