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degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and her master’s degree from Lamar University. Tammy Pankratz comes to
GPISD as executive director for school leadership from Nacogdoches ISD. The 25-year educator received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University.
Sandra Rodriguez is the new
principal of Woodland Acres Elementary School after serving as the school’s assistant principal. Her bachelor’s and master’s degrees were received from the University of Houston.
The district’s new program director for secondary ESL and foreign languages is Michelle Smith, a 14-year employee of the district who most recently was assistant principal of Cobb Sixth Grade Center. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and her master’s degree from Lamar University. Helen Tiller has accepted
the position of director for secondary English language arts after serving as that area’s program director. She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Kermit Walker has been
named the district’s assistant athletic director. He was previously assistant principal of North Shore Senior High and has been with the district for 18 years. His bachelor’s degree is from Lamar University and his master’s degree from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Gladewater ISD Sedric Clark, the district’s newly hired super-
intendent, comes to Texas from Louisiana, where he was principal of DeSoto Parish School Systems’ Mansfield High School since 2010. He began his career as a teacher in that district, going on to work in schools in Shreveport and Baton Rouge before coming to Texas to serve as principal of Foster Middle School in Longview ISD. Clark, a graduate of Louisiana State University, holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from Midwestern State University. He is at work on his doctorate from Louisiana Tech University.
Hereford ISD Hereford ISD announces the appointment of Sherri Blankenship as superintendent. She joined the district in 1996 and has been a teacher, assistant principal, director of curriculum, personnel and federal programs and, most recently, assistant superintendent of professional services. She received her associate’s degree from Clarendon College, her bachelor’s degree from Midwestern State University, and her master’s degree from West Texas A&M University. Additionally, the following administrative appointments have been made for the district: Bob Bartels, assistant business manager; Bryan Hedrick, director of special services; Joe Mendez, chief operations officer.
Hidalgo ISD The district’s new superintendent is Xavier Salinas, former assistant superintendent for support services in Weslaco ISD.
Highland Park ISD (Dallas) Bradfield Elementary School has welcomed Regina Dumar as its new principal. She comes to HPISD from Allen ISD, where she was principal of Boyd Elementary since 2015. Dumar holds a bachelor’s degree from Abilene Christian University and her master’s degree in education from the University of North Texas. Brent Ringo has been named assistant superintendent for business and finance. He joins the district from Allen ISD, where he was executive director of finance. He received his undergraduate education at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the University of Texas. His master’s degree is from Texas State University and his doctorate in educational administration was awarded from Texas A&M University at Commerce.
The new assistant superintendent for education services, Lisa Wilson, has been a teacher and administrator for 27 years. Her most recent assignment was director of assessment and research in the Blue Valley School District in Overland Park, Kan., where she also worked as an associate principal and lead coordinating teacher. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri at Kansas City and a master’s degree in education from Mid-America Nazarene University.
Humble ISD Nolan Correa has been promoted from principal of Summer Creek High School to associate superintendent for support services. He has 30 years of experience as an administrator, serving as a high school and middle school principal in districts in Texas and as a superintendent in New Mexico.
Irving ISD Tierney Tinnin has joined
Irving ISD as director of communications, bringing with her eight years of experience in the Oklahoma City Public Schools. She began her communications career as a television news reporter and anchor, and spent the past year as deputy director of communications and policy for the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs. She received her bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Langston University.
Katy ISD Dawn Carlson-Scruggs has been appointed assistant superintendent for school leadership and support. She has been an educator for 25 years in Lubbock, Austin and Round Rock ISDs and in Fort Bend ISD, where she most recently served as director of student affairs. She received her bachelor’s degree from Peru State University, a master’s degree in special education from Texas Tech University and a second master’s in educational administration from the University of Texas, where she also earned her doctorate in the same field.
Keller The Keller ISD board of trustees has approved Rick Westfall as superintendent. He returns to KISD, where he was principal of Keller High School from 2008 to 2011, after spending the past six years as deputy superintendent of Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. A 24-year veteran educator, his bachelor’s degree was awarded from Miami University, his master’s degree from Texas Christian University, and his doctorate from Tarleton State University.
Lake Travis ISD Jennifer Andjelic now serves as principal of Bee Cave Elementary School, returning to the district where she previously served as director of elementary academic services. She was most recently executive director of instruction and professional learning in Leander ISD. Andjelic received her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas and her master’s degree in administration from the University of St. Thomas.
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