July 2026

Name: Durell Thompson, Terrell High School Principal College/Degrees: Associate of Science, Lone Star Community College, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Sam Houston State University, Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Sam Houston State University, Doctor of Education in Curriculum...

Name: Aleix Santiago, Dr. Bruce Wood Elementary Principal College/Degrees: Bachelors of Science in Education and Master of Education from Southern Methodist University What are you currently reading and what is your favorite book?

Name: Alexis Dennis, Furlough Middle School Principal College/Degrees: Bachelor in Anthropology from North Texas University, Masters in Educational Leadership from Texas Woman’s University What do you enjoy reading? I really enjoy Young Adult and Mystery novels.

Name: Angela Abrams-Malone, Gilbert Willie, Sr. Elementary School Principal College/Degrees: AA Liberal Studies from Merced College, BA Liberal Studies from California State University, Fresno, Masters in Education Leadership from Texas A & M, Commerce What are you currently reading?

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and Master in Educational Administration from TCU What is your favorite book? I love reading on the weekends and during school breaks. I enjoy reading a mix of professional and fun books.

When I was in 4th grade, my teacher, Peggy Lathlaen, was selected as a finalist for NASA’s inaugural Teacher in Space program.

Name: Molly Porter, Global Leadership Academy Principal College/Degrees: University of Texas at Tyler-Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies, Stephen F. Austin State University- Masters in Early Childhood Education, University of Texas at Tyler-Masters in Educational Leadership What are you...

Through my many years spent on the water and in the woods enjoying my passions of hunting and catching fish, one if the absolutes truths I’ve learned is the fact that, “It isn’t over until it’s over”.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The Midland school district is suing Education Commissioner Mike Morath and other state leaders in another challenge to the state’s public school finance system, known as “Robin Hood,” according to The Texas Tribune.

Riter C. Hulsey Public Library celebrated their end of the Summer Reading Program with an awards ceremony and pool party at Ben Gill Park on Saturday, July 25.