Athletic Director

Dr. Harold Colson comes to Bonham from Bridgeport ISD where he has been the Assistant Principal, UIL Coordinator, and Assistant Administrator of Athletic Events for Bridgeport High School since 2014. Dr. Colson has served in both, public school education and higher education for more than 20 years. The qualifications of Dr. Colson includes a Master of Science Degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Education Administration from Texas A&M University-Kingsville, a Doctorate in Education from Northcentral University, Eighteen years of coaching and teaching experience in the 5-A and 6-A levels, being named Denton County Coach of the Year in 2012. Also, Dr. Colson is a member of the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association and is a NIAAA Board Certified Athletic Administrator.

With community interactions such as Facilities Coordinator, assisting in the development and facilitation of in-service training for teachers and coaches, and establishing strategic partnerships between businesses and educational communities, Dr. Colson is a great fit for the Bonham Community. Dr. Colson is married and has two children, his wife Monica, daughter Hayden, and son Xavier.

Quote from Coach Colson: “It is with great pleasure that I begin to serve the students and community of Bonham Texas. I would like to thank the school board and Mrs. Trompler for their support. Bonham ISD has a long history of both academic and athletic excellence and it is my hope to continue that success. Go Warriors!”