Gifted and Talented

Andrew Messer

Dr. Messer-Hinton was born in Cleveland, OH, and experienced a childhood marked by frequent relocations. He considers Madison, WI, his hometown, as it is where he completed high school. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication and Theater Arts from Bemidji State University. After a brief hiatus, he pursued a master's degree in education at the University of Texas Permian Basin. Committed to lifelong learning, he later obtained a doctorate in educational leadership from Concordia University Chicago.

Dr. Messer-Hinton began his teaching career with Dallas ISD, gaining experience at both the elementary and secondary levels. He has held numerous leadership positions at both the campus and district levels. His expertise has been showcased at various local and state conferences, where he has also received several awards.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Messer-Hinton enjoys spending time with his family and dog, cooking, exploring technology, and traveling.