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LAKE HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ANNOUNCED |
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Walter Kelly (right) takes the helm at LHHS from Dr. Bob Iden who is retiring. |
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Dr. David Simmons is pleased to announce that Walter Kelly has been named principal at Lake Highlands High School. Mr. Kelly, formerly principal at West Junior High, takes the helm at LHHS from Dr. Bob Iden who is retiring.
Mr. Kelly has extensive experience in secondary school administration. Prior to his tenure at West Junior High in RISD, Mr. Kelly served as principal at Telluride High School and Middle School in Colorado and as an assistant principal at S.F. Austin High School and Hill Country Middle School, both in Austin, Texas.
During his tenure at West Junior High, Mr. Kelly designed and co-developed the RISD Junior High Pilot for Reading. He was instrumental in overseeing instructional improvement and interventions that resulted in a Recognized rating for West and in developing the school as a National AVID Demonstration Site.
Mr. Kelly began his career teaching secondary science, and also served as a curriculum specialist before becoming an assistant principal. He received his bachelor's degree at Baylor University in Biology and Philosophy, and earned his master's degree in Educational Administration at Southwest Texas University (now Texas State).
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This year, Mr Kelly was accepted as one of 100 Texas administrators to attend the Harvard Graduate School of Education Principals' Center, National Institute for Urban School Leadership. He will be taking part in the institute this summer to work with leading researchers, practitioners, and colleagues to refine their leadership skills, examine successful practices from urban setting, set expectations for high achievement, and explore strategies to promote high student achievement school-wide.
Mr. Kelly looks forward to being a Wildcat and to serving as the educational leader for Lake Highlands High School to empower teachers and the community to provide the best possible education for all LHHS students.
Congratulations Mr. Kelly! >Top |
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ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENT |
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Dr. Simmons is pleased to announce the following principal assignments, effective immediately:
Elementary
Debbie Evans, currently an assistant principal at Carolyn Bukhair Elementary, has been named principal at Wallace Elementary. Ms. Evans has been a classroom teacher, literacy lead teacher and a cluster reading specialist, all in the RISD. She received her bachelor's degree at the University of Texas and is currently pursuing her master's degree at the University of North Texas.
Megan Timme has been named principal at Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet Elementary. Ms. Timme began her career in education as a classroom teacher at Hamilton Park where she taught for 6 ½ years. She has served as an assistant principal and is currently serving as principal at Spring Creek Elementary after holding the same position at Springridge Elementary. Ms. Timme received her bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin University, and earned her master's degree from Texas A&M Commerce.
Jennifer Martin will be moving from principal of Mark Twain Elementary to principal of Spring Creek Elementary. Mrs. Martin joined RISD in 1996 as a teacher at Terrace Elementary. She also has experience as an assistant principal. Ms. Martin received her bachelor's degree at Stephen F. Austin University and her master's degree from the University of North Texas.
Secondary
Henry Hall, currently an assistant principal at Richardson High School, will be the new principal at Richardson West Junior High. Mr. Hall began his career in RISD as a science teacher at West in 1998, and served as an administrator at Forest Meadow Junior High before his current position at RHS. Mr. Hall received his bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University and his master's from Texas A & M Commerce.
Lorine Burrell will become the principal at Christa McAuliffe Learning Center after serving as principal at Lake Highlands Junior High for eight years. Ms. Burrell has been an educator for 33 years, serving 28 years in the RISD. She earned her bachelor's degree from Wilberforce University and her master's degree from Governors State College.
Veronica Escalante has been named principal at Lake Highlands Junior High after serving as an assistant principal for the last five years. Ms. Escalante began her career as a teacher at Westwood Junior High before becoming an administrative intern and assistant principal at LHJH. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas and her master's degree from UTD.
Congratulations to all! >Top |
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RISD NIGHT AT THE RANGERS |
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The 2008 RISD Night at the Rangers was a success last evening, as more than 1,000 RISD employees, family members & friends gathered to watch the Rangers administer the TAKS test to the Cleveland Indians, 12-7.
RISD STARS winners were honored on the field before the game, and Richardson High School STAR Pat Hofeditz threw out the first pitch - a knuckle-curve clocked at 97 mph.
Thanks go to the Rangers for hundreds of free tickets for RISD staff and hundreds more at half price for friends & family. >Top |
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SUPPORT THE NETWORK OF COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, SUPPORT RISD! |
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Since 1986 the nonprofit organization of the Network of Community Ministries has provided RISD families in need with food, clothing, financial assistance for rent and utilities, night school and summer school tuition, school supplies, holiday gifts, prescriptions, counseling, medical services, child care, bus tickets, and gasoline vouchers. Although the majority of RISD's economically disadvantaged families live in the Dallas attendance area, the Network, a Richardson based organization, has made it their mission to provide for all RISD families in need.
The Network needs your help! Support our students and donate food for their food pantry. Canned meats, canned fruits, rice, beans, and pastas are needed!
To make a donation call 972-234-8880. |
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GRADUATION CEREMONY TIMES |
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