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President’s Welcome

Welcome To Kilgore College!

We are pleased that you have chosen to explore what Kilgore College has to offer.  We stand on history and tradition while focusing on innovative educational programs. 

KC is a shining star in East Texas and beyond!

  • Our students shine – in classrooms and labs, on stages, on playing fields and courts, and in community service.  
  • Our employees shine – through focusing on student success and preparing students for whatever comes after KC, whether it be going to work or transferring to a 4-year college or university.  
  • Our alumni shine — through success in business, industry, health care, education, and public service.   They are your elected officials, first responders, neighbors, family, and friends.

We look forward to sharing the many ways for you to shine at KC!

Dr. Staci Martin
President, Kilgore College

Dr. Staci Martin - President

Staci Martin, Ed.D. began serving as the 10th president of Kilgore College on May 11, 2026, after serving as interim president since Nov. 1, 2025. She was formally installed as president during an investiture ceremony June 16 in Dodson Auditorium.

Dr. Martin has served Kilgore College since 2001 in a variety of leadership roles, including vice president of student life and college affairs, vice president of student services, vice president of institutional planning, registrar and director of admissions. She has been a member of the college’s executive leadership team for more than a decade.

During her tenure at KC, Dr. Martin has led campuswide initiatives focused on student success, institutional effectiveness and innovation. She has served as the college’s liaison to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and has represented KC at state and national conferences.

Dr. Martin holds a Doctor of Education in higher education from Texas Tech University, where her research focused on dual credit in Texas community colleges. She earned a Master of Science in interdisciplinary studies from Texas A&M University-Texarkana and a Bachelor of Science in interdisciplinary studies from Texas A&M University-College Station.

Before joining KC, Dr. Martin worked at Texas State Technical College-Marshall in student recruiting and marketing and began her career as a public school math teacher in East Texas.

Dr. Martin has been recognized multiple times as KC’s Outstanding Employee and was named an honorary life member of Rangerettes Forever. She also received statewide recognition from the Texas Association for Institutional Research for excellence in professional practice.

Dr. Martin is a graduate of the KC President’s Leadership Academy and the Chancellor’s Leadership Academy sponsored by Ozarks Technical Community College in Missouri.