Who’s News Public Relations in Houston, serving clients in mental health, entertainment and business industries. She has a bachelor of arts degree in communications, with a concentration in electronic media. Krum ISD Cody Carroll has been named assistant superintendent and will oversee human resources and personnel. He begins his new job July 1. Carroll is currently superintendent at Meadow ISD, a district just southwest of Lubbock. His career as an educator began in 1992 as a junior high football coach in Slaton. He later became defensive coordinator at Slaton High School. After nine years in Slaton, he was hired as head football coach at Meadow High School. He also served as principal at Meadow High School before becoming superintendent in 2007. Midland ISD Executive Director of Secondary Education Patrick Jones has been chosen for induction into the Tarleton State University Athletic Hall of Fame this spring. He is one of nine inductees selected for the honor this year. Patrick Jones He and his family will enjoy a president’s dinner, campus tour and other festivities the first weekend of May. Additionally, he will receive a plaque, and his photograph will be placed on a Hall of Fame wall. Jones has worked in Midland ISD since 1994 in several professional capacities. This past fall, Patty Smith observed her 50th year of consecutive service in Midland ISD. Smith has made a mark on countless lives with her gracious persona and the fervency of her work ethic. At 79, Smith, Patty Smith Midland ISD’s storytelling festival director, says she has no desire to slow down. She began her career in education as a substitute teacher in 1961 and soon was offered a contract. She taught for nearly two decades before tak-
ing a position as the instructional services director at Midland High School. In 1989, she became the district director of social studies. Smith retired as director of social studies three years ago and has worked half time arranging the impactful storytelling festival each year.
Pflugerville ISD Highland Park Elementary Principal José Medina has been tapped to be principal of the district’s 19th elementary campus, Ruth Barron Elementary, which is scheduled to open for the 2012-2013 school year. Medina joined the Pflugerville district in 2008, when he was named assistant principal at Pflugerville See WHO’S NEWS on page 26
This year’s vacation was the best ever! I’ve finally been able to relax knowing that everything at work is so calm. I’m so happy that we decided to buy that new K-12 Financial, Human Resource and Payroll System - it makes everything such a breeze!
P. S. I found it at sungard.com/K-12 or call 866. 905. 8989 for a demonstration!
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