2016 BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS Recognized on Monday, January 30, noon-2:30 p.m. n Austin Convention Center, Ballroom D Founded in 1982, Blue Ribbon Schools is a U.S. Department of Education program that recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools where students perform at very high levels. All schools were selected as exemplary highperforming schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests. Each school has an economically disadvantaged population of 25 percent or greater.The schools completed a rigorous application process through the U.S. Department of Education. Schools that receive the award were recognized at the 2016 Blue Ribbon School conference in Arlington,VA. Alief ISD—Alief Early College High School Principal: Kerry Beth Johnson • Superintendent: HD Chambers Alief ISD—Kerr High School Principal: Greg Freeman • Superintendent: HD Chambers Azle ISD—Cross Timbers Elementary School Principal: Dee Gilley • Superintendent: Ray Lea Belton ISD—Leon Heights Elementary School Principal: Tiffany Laine Weiss • Superintendent: Susan Kincannon Bishop CISD—Petronila Elementary School Principal: Rick Gutierrez • Superintendent: Christina Gutierrez Borden County ISD—Borden County School Principal: Bart McMeans • Superintendent: Billy Collins Brownsville ISD—Brownsville Early College High School Principal: Michelle Seney • Superintendent: Esperanza Zendejas Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD—Rosemeade Elementary School Principal: M. Amy Miller • Superintendent: Bobby C. Burns Dallas ISD—George Bannerman Dealey International Academy Principal: Beverly Lusk • Superintendent: Michael Hinojosa Dallas ISD—George Bannerman Dealey Montessori Vanguard Principal: Beverly Lusk • Superintendent: Michael Hinojosa Dallas ISD—School of Health Professions at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center Principal: LaSandra Sanders • Superintendent: Michael Hinojosa Edinburg CISD—Canterbury Elementary School Principal: Dahlia Z. Guzman • Superintendent: Rene Gutierrez continued…
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