Who’s News Abilene ISD The new associate superintendent of curriculum and instruction is Abigayle Barton. For the past three years, she has been executive director for curriculum and instruction in Corpus Christi ISD. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Texas Tech University, a master’s degree in education from Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi and a doctorate in education from Texas A&M University at Kingsville. Todd Bramwell, who was for
the past six years assistant principal of Red Oak Junior High in Red Oak ISD, is now principal of Clack Middle School. He is a graduate of Wayland Baptist University and received his master’s degree from The University of Texas at Arlington. Now serving as principal of Austin Elementary School is Alison Camp, moving to her new assignment from Ward Elementary, where she was an instructional coordinator. She came to Abilene ISD in 2006 after stints in Plainview and Denton ISDs. She is a graduate of Abilene Christian University. The academic year at Jackson Elementary School will begin with Deb Hollingsworth as principal. She had been serving as that school’s instructional coordinator. She holds degrees from Angelo State University and Lamar University. Debra Stewart, former
Abilene High School Ninth Grade Academy principal, now leads Ortiz Elementary. She previously was superintendent and principal of Compass Academy Charter School in Odessa.
Amarillo ISD The following principal assignments have been made for the district: David Bishop, Tascosa High School; Chad Huseman, Caprock High School; Alan Nickson, de Zavala Middle School;
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David Manchee, Austin Middle School; and Jennifer Wilkerson, Travis Middle School.
Austin ISD Dinorah Bores has accepted the role of
principal of Walnut Creek Elementary School after serving as interim principal there. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Texas at Brownsville and her master’s degree in bilingual education from Texas State University.
Amanda Brantley, the new principal of
Patton Elementary School, comes to her position from Perry, Ga., where she was principal of Stephens Elementary. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, a master’s degree in education administration and a doctorate in educational leadership, all from Mercer University. The new principal of Sunset Valley Elementary School is Emily Bush, most recently the school’s assistant principal. A graduate of The University of Texas with a bachelor’s degree in communications, she earned her master’s degree in bilingual/ bicultural education from Texas State University. Williams Elementary School will welcome
Mary Cisneros as its new principal in the
fall. She comes to Austin from Houston ISD, where she was principal of Golfcrest Elementary. Her bachelor’s degree in bilingual/bicultural education was awarded from Northern Illinois University and her master’s degree in language and learning disabilities from the University of Houston at Clear Lake.
Monica de la Garza-Conness has been
named principal of Martin Middle School, where she was previously academic dean. She is a graduate of Texas State University with a degree in mathematics. She earned her master’s degree in educational administration from Concordia University. The board of trustees has approved Elisabeth Goodnow to serve as the district’s executive director of academics and social and emotional learning. She most recently was assistant superintendent for academics and schools for Cedar Hill ISD. She holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Trinity University, a master’s degree in human services administration from St. Edward’s University and a doctorate in educational administration from The University of Texas. Casey Elementary School now has Lina Villarreal as principal. She had been serving as principal on an interim basis and previously was principal of Widen Elementary. She earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and a master’s degree in educational administration from The University of Texas.
Big Sandy ISD Eric Carpenter, former secondary
principal in La Poyner ISD, now leads Big Sandy ISD as superintendent.
Big Spring ISD Longtime Big Spring High School Principal Mike Ritchey retired at the end of the school year. He had led the campus for 15 years.
Birdville ISD David Williams has been tapped to lead
Shannon High School as principal. Williams, who was principal of Crandall High in Crandall ISD since 2013, earned his bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas and his master’s degree from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University).
Bronte ISD Josh Barton, former Overton ISD athletic
director and head football coach, now serves as principal of Bronte ISD.
Brownsboro ISD Elton Caldwell has accepted an offer
to serve as Brownsboro ISD’s interim superintendent.
Brownwood ISD Kyle Maxfield is the new head football
coach and athletic director. He most recently served in the same capacity in Shallowater ISD.
Bryan ISD Patrick Corbett, who has
been assistant principal of Long Middle School since 2013, is now the district’s director of fine arts. He earned his bachelor’s degree in music education from Sam Houston State University and completed post-graduate studies at the New England Conservatory of Music. His master’s degree in music was awarded from Rice University and a second master’s degree, in educational administration, is from Trinity University. Susan Finch, now leading
Houston Elementary School as principal, comes to Bryan from Lindale ISD, where she was a principal since 2014. The 2014 ESC Region 7 Assistant