Scott Layne

The Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) has named Scott Layne, ALEP, chair of its Board of Directors. Layne is also the assistant superintendent for support services for the Irving Independent School District (ISD) in Texas. After receiving a degree in architectural studies from the University of Illinois, his career in public education began in the Katy Independent School District in 1982. Six years later, he was named the director of school plant services for Midland ISD. In 1991, he joined Irving ISD, where he has served as assistant director of maintenance and operations, director of maintenance and operations, and executive director of facilities before being named assistant superintendent in 2006. An active member of A4LE since 1998, Layne has served as the 2003 president of the North Texas Chapter and the 2007 president of the Southern Region. He has served on the International Board of Directors since 2009. In his new role as chair, he hopes to expand the association’s global reach.