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he earned his bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas and his master’s degree from Tarleton State University. Missy Zacharias has been
promoted from assistant principal to principal of Robinson Primary School. Initially a teacher in Austin ISD, she holds a bachelor’s degree from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) and a master’s degree from Concordia University.
Round Rock ISD Canyon Creek Elementary School’s new principal, April Crawford, has worked for Round Rock ISD for 11 years, most recently as assistant principal of Great Oaks Elementary. She is a graduate of Texas State University, where she also earned her master’s degree in elementary education. Now serving as the district’s interim chief of teaching and learning is Mandy Estes, formerly executive director of secondary teaching and learning. She has more than 25 years of experience in education, serving in her most recent position since 2014. The new principal of Callison Elementary School is Krista Kuwamura. She most recently was assistant principal of Callison and of Caldwell Heights Elementary. She received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in educational leadership from Texas State University. Nachelle Scott is now principal of Her-
nandez Middle School. She was formerly lead assistant principal of Humble Middle School in Humble ISD and that district’s summer school principal. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Sam Houston State University and a master’s degree in science and educational management from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Roxton ISD Dustin Smyers is the new dis-
trict principal. An educator with 17 years of experience, 12 of those as an administrator, he has a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies and a master’s degree
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in education from Texas A&M University at Commerce.
Heather Gore, assistant principal, Shepherd
Runge ISD
Tommy Hues, coordinator of technology;
Now serving as district superintendent is James Bakewell “Bake” Barron, former director of student services for Livingston ISD.
Saltillo ISD David Stickels is the new superintendent.
San Benito CISD Gilbert Galvan, principal of the Veterans
Memorial Academy, has been named to the ESC Region I Board of Directors for the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals. The 39-year educator and former Texas Classroom Teachers Association president earned his associate degree from Texas Southmost College, his master’s degree from Texas A&M University at Kingsville and his master’s degree from The University of Texas at Brownsville.
San Marcos CISD James Barton has been
approved as the district’s executive director of secondary education. His most recent assignment was in North East ISD, where he was assistant principal for curriculum and instruction at Churchill High School. His bachelor’s degree in English and master’s degree in educational administration were awarded from The University of Texas at San Antonio. The district has welcomed Monica Ruiz-Mills as assistant superintendent of teaching, learning and assessment. She most recently was Harlandale ISD’s curriculum and instruction fine arts coordinator. Her bachelor’s degree in music education and master’s degree in music were awarded from The University of Texas at San Antonio. She is pursuing her doctorate in school improvement at Texas State University.
Santa Gertrudis ISD Former Cedar Hill ISD lead high school Principal Corey Seymour has been named superintendent of Santa Gertrudis ISD.
Shallowater ISD Donna Bowles, principal of Shallowater
Intermediate School, will serve as Region 17 president of the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association.
Shepherd ISD The district announced these appointments: Brenda Cronin, director of personnel;
Primary School;
Tammy Jordan, assistant principal, Shep-
herd Intermediate School;
J.W. Kirkham, business manager; Mary Lariviere, dean of instruction, Shepherd High School; Jimmy Meekins, principal, Shepherd High
School;
Sandra Meekins, principal, Shepherd Pri-
mary School;
Steve Pierce, superintendent; Michael Smith, principal, Shepherd Middle
School;
Hannah Williams, director of curriculum;
and
Mary Williams, principal, Shepherd Inter-
mediate School.
Sherman ISD Tyson Bennett, formerly the district’s
assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, is now assistant superintendent of finance and operations.
Susan Horowitz, now serving as assistant
superintendent for curriculum and instruction, comes to the district from Allen ISD, where she was principal of Ford Middle School for seven years. The new principal of Sherman High School,
Chris Mogan, is the former principal of
Wakeland High School in Frisco ISD. With 17 years of experience in education, he also has been an administrator in Little Elm and Plano ISDs.
Emily Parks, the new director of commu-
nications, was most recently executive director for communications and community services in Bastrop ISD. In addition, she was Hutto ISD’s first public relations officer and was named one of the “Top 35 Under 35” school public relations officials by the National School Public Relations Association.
Tamy Smalskas is the assistant superinten-
dent for student engagement and support. She hails from McKinney ISD, where she was a teacher and administrator, including serving as director of student services and college and career readiness.
Socorro ISD Nathan Ballard is principal
of Paso del Norte School. An educator for 15 years, he joined Socorro ISD in 2007 to teach AP and AVID courses at El Dorado High School. In addition, he coached varsity football for eight years. Ballard’s bachelor’s degree in sociology and public