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Danielle Record
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ed from Texas Woman’s University and her master’s degree from the University of Phoenix. The new assistant principal of Taylor Elementary School is Jena Salomon, who comes from Gunstream Elementary, where she was an instructional coach. She has been an educator for 13 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and her master’s degree from Lamar University. Kristen Sommers, most recently a teacher at Liberty High School, is now that school’s assistant principal. She has been an educator for seven years, receiving her bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and her master’s degree from Lamar University. Lorrie Squalls, who was an assistant principal in Coppell ISD, is now Frisco ISD’s coordinator of professional development. An educator for 14 years, she has a bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas and a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix. Kathy Tolbert is now coordinator of nursing services.
education administration from Concordia University. Kelley Phillips has taught third grade at Brawner Intermediate School since 2010. She is now the school’s principal. While pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies from Texas A&M University, she worked as a student Kelley Phillips teacher, substitute teacher and tutor. She went on to earn her master’s degree in teacher leadership from Lamar University and taught third grade in Conroe ISD. Hallsville ISD The district’s new director of assessment is Carie Barthelemess. Working in Sulphur Springs, Longview and Kilgore ISDs, she has been an English teacher and high school testing coordinator. In Hallsville ISD, she was a teacher and assistant principal. She was educated at Kilgore College, Stephen F. Austin State University, the University of Louisiana and The University of Texas at Arlington. She holds a master’s degree in education.
The new director of special education and the Harrison County Exceptional Learners Coop is Staci Green. She has worked in special education inclusion and as a first grade lead teacher. She also served on the Hallsville ISD curriculum vertical alignment team and taught ESL and gifted and talented students. Green received her business administration degree in management and her master’s degree in education administration from Texas A&M University. Former interim business manager and chief accountant Trish Hall is now the business manager. She attended Stephen F. Austin State University and Texas A&M University. Danieli Parker is principal of North Elementary School. She has served as a second grade teacher, assistant principal and principal in the district. She holds a degree in elementary education from New Mexico State University. The new elementary curriculum director is Christi Parsons. A graduate of Hallsville High School, she has degrees from The University of Texas at Tyler and Stephen F. Austin State University. She See WHO’S NEWS on page 26
Granbury ISD New Granbury High School Principal Amanda Burruel began her career as a teacher in San Antonio’s North East ISD and was most recently an assistant principal at Cleburne High School in Cleburne ISD. She Amanda Burruel holds a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education from Oklahoma Panhandle State University and a master’s degree in October 2014 • Texas School Business
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