Alvaro Montelongo Jr. has been selected as the new principal for Berry Elementary School. Montelongo has been an educator for 14 years and has served in HISD as a math coach, instructional specialist, assistant principal, and for the last three years as Principal of Looscan Elementary. Montelongo began his career at Santa Fe High School before joining HISD.
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HISD campuses prepare for new school year with recruitment campaigns
As schools across Houston Independent School District prepare for the 2021-2022 school year, several campuses are using billboards to spread the message about their unique programs.
With taglines like “helping students succeed beyond academics” and “Game Changers,” the billboards tout each school’s individual characteristics and encourage surrounding communities to enroll their students in the schools.
Continue readingNurses of the Month honored at Sterling HS and Southmayd ES
As the sound of drums reverberated off the walls of the lobby at Sterling Aviation High School, Nurse Veronica Myers instantly knew this wasn’t going to be a typical morning.
As she was cheered on by that school’s cheerleading squad, Myers was surprised with the Secondary Nurse of the Month award for May. With more than 50 nominations from Sterling’s faculty and staff, Myers was a standout nominee for the recognition.
Continue readingAssociate teachers at Madison HS, Ross ES recognized
Miguel Garcia thought he was in trouble.
As he heard his name over the all-school announcement at Madison High School on Thursday morning, followed by a “please come to the front office immediately,” Garcia assumed the worst.
But the real reason behind the announcement was that he was named the Achieve 180 Dedicated Associate Teacher of the Month for May.
Continue readingDarcele Lofton named new principal of Hines-Caldwell Elementary School
Darcele Lofton has been selected as the new principal for Hines-Caldwell Elementary School. Lofton most recently served as principal at Bellfort Early Childhood Center.
Continue readingBettina McKinney named new principal of Highland Heights Elementary
Bettina McKinney has been selected as the new principal of Highland Heights Elementary School. McKinney began her career at Dogan Elementary School as a fifth-grade science teacher.
Continue readingJennifer Pettit named new principal of Gregg Elementary School
Jennifer Pettit has been selected as the new principal at Gregg Elementary School. Pettit most recently served as assistant principal at Shearn Elementary School.
She began her career in 2006 as a kindergarten teacher at Alcott Elementary School. Pettit was promoted to a teacher specialist at Shearn Elementary School. In 2017, she became an assistant principal at Shearn. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston and her Master of Adult Education and Training from the University of Phoenix.
Jordan Curtin named new principal of Foerster Elementary School
Jordan Curtin has been selected as the new principal at Foerster Elementary School. Curtin most recently served as assistant principal at Benavidez Elementary School.
Continue readingJohn Kimble named new principal of Codwell Elementary School
John Kimble has been selected as the new principal at Codwell Elementary School. Kimble most recently served as assistant principal at Lawson Middle School. He began his career in 2009 as a teacher assistant at Harper Alternative School.
Continue readingKizzy Luke named new principal of Bell Elementary School
Kizzy Luke has been selected as the new principal of Bell Elementary School. Luke most recently served as assistant principal at Highland Heights Elementary School. She began her career in 2000 as a kindergarten teacher at Kashmere Gardens Elementary.
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