By Dr. John E Chapman III
Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, has proclaimed the month of October as “Principals Month” in Texas. As you know, school leadership is vital to the success of all students. Governor Abbott reminds us that our principals are entrusted with our most valuable resource – our next generation of leaders. The announcement coincides with the designation of October as National Principals Month by a U.S. House of Representatives resolution. The month-long celebration is an opportunity for schools to recognize that high-quality, visionary principal leadership is essential to school success, and to hold activities to engage students, staff, parents and the community in honoring their principals.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD principals set the academic tone for their campus and work collaboratively with teachers to set performance objectives and maintain high curriculum standards. Each principal creates a culture of innovation and a climate of nurturing, while providing unwavering support, serving as instructional leaders and setting high expectations for students. Effectively leading our excellent teachers and staff to meet the academic, physical, social, safety, and emotional needs of our students requires creative and intentional management strategies. Principals have an enormous job running a school. Our principals must wear many hats including facilities manager, workplace supervisor, and instructional leader. It takes dedication and expertise to manage these roles. CFBISD is fortunate to have talented principals who are committed to student learning, educator well-being, and a strong sense of school and community.
These are just a few of the important ways principals make an impact on education in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. The motto of the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals is, “Above All, Students First.” Our administrators clearly work to take care of the needs of our students above all else! We are fortunate to have our principals working to ensure that every student has access to a high-quality education.
In honor of our principals, CFBISD wants to recognize:
Jose Ramos – Blair Elementary
Eva Medina-Walker – Blanton Elementary
Monica Koen – Carrollton Elementary
Luz Soto-Dimas – Central Elementary
Kim Chow-Jackson – Country Place Elementary
Lisa Williams – Davis Elementary
Susan Machayo – Farmers Branch Elementary
Robyn Campbell – Freeman Elementary
Lori Parker – Furneaux Elementary
Shahnaj Ahmad – Good Elementary
Debbie Williams – Kent Elementary
Stephanie Lopez – Landry Elementary
Ahveance Jones – Las Colinas Elementary
Dreama Mayfield – La Villita Elementary
Dawn Rink – McCoy Elementary
Matt Pruitt – McKamy Elementary
Eddie Reed – McWhorter Elementary
Charlotte Thomas – Rainwater Elementary
Pam Henderson – Riverchase Elementary
Laura Gutierrez – Rosemeade Elementary
Amy Miller – Sheffield Elementary
Shanah Brown – Stark Elementary
DeDe Lacy – Strickland Elementary
Robert Atchison – Thompson Elementary
Lance Hamlin – Blalack Middle School
Matt Warnock – Bush Middle School
Stephanie Jimenez – Field Middle School
Charde Dockery – Long Middle School
Adam Toy – Perry Middle School
Kelly O’Sullivan – Polk Middle School
Joe LaPuma – Creekview High School
Michael Arreola – Smith High School
Brooke Hall – Turner High School
Sherie Skruch – Ranchview High School
Timothy Isaly – Early College High School
Melissa Wesley – Grimes / Salazar
The leadership and vision of principals throughout our community has greatly enhanced every effort to provide the best possible educational experience for all students. Please join me by thanking our principals for all that they do!