Melba Heredia Johnson has been selected as the new principal of Love Elementary School. During her 18-year tenure at HISD, Heredia-Johnson has served as a bilingual teacher, assistant principal, teacher specialist, and professional development specialist in early childhood education. Heredia-Johnson most recently led Sherman Elementary School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from Houston Baptist University and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership from University of St. Thomas.