July 2021

Name: John Young Current Role in TISD: Director of Fine Arts Education/Degree(s) B.S.E - University of Arkansas, M.M.E - Texas A&M @ Commerce What is your background/experience in education? For 34 years, I have been a band director. I have served as a director in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas.

Poetry Community Christian School begins on-campus classes August 23. With the opening of additional sections in some grades, the school’s 250 student K-12 enrollment is increasing with tours and admissions applications every week.

Name: Dr. Tracie L.

Name: Tiffany Swain Current Role in TISD: Principal of Global Leadership Academy Education/Degree(s) - including where you went to college: I have a Bachelor’s Degree of Science-Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master’s Degree in Education Administration What is your background/experience in...

Name: Malori Wooten Current Role in TISD: Principal at J.W. Long Elementary Education/Degree(s) - including where you went to college: I currently hold a Bachelor's degree Kinesiology from the University of Arkansas and a Masters in Educational Leadership from the Univerisity of Texas Permian Basin.

Name: Melissa Nichols Current Role in TISD: WHB Principal and Head Start Director Education/Degree(s) - including where you went to college: Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a specialization in Reading at Stephen F. Austin State University; Master of Education at Texas A&M...

Name: Alexis Dennis Current Role in TISD: Gilbert Willie Sr. Elementary Principal Education/Degree(s) - including where you went to college: Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology with a focus in forensic science from the University of North Texas Master of Education Administration from Texas Woman’s...

Name: Chris Turner Current Role in TISD: Principal - Furlough Middle School Education/Degree(s) - including where you went to college: Grambling State University - BS in Management; Lamar University - Masters in Educational Administration; Abilene Christian University - Completing Doctorate in...

Name: Adam Toy Current Role in TISD: Principal, Terrell HS Education/Degree(s): • Bachelor of Music Education from Abilene Christian University • Masters in Educational Leadership from University of North Texas • Doctorate of Educational Leadership (pending) from University of North Texas.

I love a good classic movie. There is something timeless and nostalgic about a classic - especially a favorite that stands the test of time like “The Wizard of Oz.”