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Chris Turner - Furlough Middle School Principal

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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 Organizational Leadership (12/21) What is your background/experience in education? I have 17 years of experience in education. I have served in the capacities of Math Teacher, Math Facilitator, Athletic Coach, Assistant Principal, and Principal.
Chris Turner - Furlough Middle School Principal

Alexis Dennis - Gilbert Willie Sr. Elementary Principal

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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 University What is your background/experience in education? Middle School Science Teacher for 9 years.
Alexis Dennis - Gilbert Willie Sr. Elementary Principal

Melissa Nichols - W.H. Burnett Elementary Principal

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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 University-Commerce; (In progress: doctorate of educational leadership at West Texas A&M University) What is your background/experience in education? I started my career as a second grade teacher in New Caney ISD in 2001.
Melissa Nichols - W.H. Burnett Elementary Principal

Malori Wooten- J.W. Long Elementary Principal

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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.
Malori Wooten- J.W. Long Elementary Principal

Tiffany Swain - Global Leadership Academy Principal

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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 education? I began my career in TISD in August of 2011 as a 4th grade teacher. I spent several years teaching 3rd and 4th grades prior to becoming the Assistant Principal at Gilbert Wille Elementary.
Tiffany Swain - Global Leadership Academy Principal

Affordable and Accredited On-Campus Education at Poetry Christian

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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. “We are getting an unprecedented number of inquiries about enrolling at PCCS this fall,” reports Bridgett Doddy, the school senior vice principal and admissions director. Launching its 19th year this fall, PCCS also celebrates its 20th Year Anniversary since incorporating in February 2002. What drives the school’s success? Affordable tuition. College-prep programming. Learning differences classes. A Christ-based campus. Reasonable health & safety protocols. Experienced Christian teachers. A fiscally responsible Administration focused on continuous improvement.
Affordable and Accredited On-Campus Education at Poetry Christian

John Young - Director of Fine Arts

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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.
John Young - Director of Fine Arts

Marvin Sedberry Jr. - Athletic Director/Football Coach

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Name: Marvin Sedberry Jr Current Role in TISD: Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Education/Degree(s) - including where you went to college: Master’s In Education and Administration @ Texas A&M - Commerce What is your background/experience in education? I have 21 Years in Education and have been a head coach for 15 years. What drew you into a career in education? My father was a head football coach and my mother was a school teacher.
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL TISD!  Dr. Georgeanne Warnock - Terrell ISD Superintendent  friday

Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents between July 21 and July 27:

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Arrests: Lola Danielle Ditto, 41, Greenville, failure to maintain financial responsibility, no drivers license Richard Dennis Kirkpatrick, 50, Scurry, driving while intoxicated – second offense Maciel Sanchez-Quijano, 33, Terrell, no drivers license, failure to maintain financial responsibility Anthony Maurice Jewell, 32, Terrell, unlawful carrying of a handgun by license holder, driving while intoxicated, failure to maintain financial responsibility, expired vehicle registration, no drivers license Alfonso Sorroza Hernandez, 44, Atlanta, GA, no drivers license, possession of drug paraphernalia Dexter Deshun Ward, 32, Terrell, assault – simple, possession of drug paraphernalia, assault by threat Christopher Lee Phillips, 52, Kaufman, speeding Jerry Glen Fullbright, 54, Terrell, public intoxication Carla Gay Johnson, 55, Chandler, criminal trespass Robert Lee Petty, 35, Garland, terroristic threat of family/household, possession of drug paraphernalia Michael Jimmy Thomas, 48, Quinlan, failure to maintain financial responsibility, expired drivers license, larceny, theft of property <$2,500 2/more previous conviction, possession of drug paraphernalia Connie Lynn Gilbreath, 57, Terrell, theft of property >=$100<$750 Debbie R. Lenamond, 48, Quinlan, failure to maintain financial responsibility, expired drivers license Danae Michelle-Ailene Alonzo, 31, Terrell, family violence – assault by contact Gary Dell Gray, 48, Terrell, no seatbelt Rodric Shanard Hickmon, 39, Terrell, disregard traffic control device/sign, possession of drug paraphernalia Incidents: Property Damage: July 21, 1700 block of Wilson Road Theft: July 21, 1100 block of South Rockwall Avenue Fraud/Forgery: July 21, 1400 block of West Moore Avenue Suspicious Activity: July 21, 500 block of West Interstate 20 Disturbance: July 21, 200 block of Chapel Street Suspicious Activity: July 21, 300 block of Thomas Street Criminal Mischief: July 22, 300 block of Thomas Street Burglary, July 22, 100 block of Lovers Lane Property Damage: July 22, 300 block of South Virginia Street Auto Theft: July 22, 5700 block of West US Highway 80 Burglary: July 22, 300 block of Market Center Drive Burglary: July 22, 300 block of Tanger Drive Assault: July 22, 100 block of Metrocrest Way Disturbance: July 22, 1200 block of Colquitt Road Citizen/Business Contact: July 22, 200 block of Meadowcrest Drive Theft: July 22, 300 block of East Moore Avenue Disturbance: July 22, 900 block of South Rockwall Avenue Suspicious Activity: July 23, 300 block of Thomas Street Abandoned Vehicle: July 23, West Interstate 20/Exit 503 Abandoned Vehicle: July 23, East Interstate 20/Exit 503 Theft: July 23, 4800 block of West US Highway 80 Property Found: July 23, 500 block of West Interstate 20 Suspicious Vehicle: July 23, 2300 block of Colquitt Road Theft: July 23, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Property Damage: July 23, 300 block of Thomas Street Theft: July 23, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Intoxicated Person: July 24, 1700 block of South State Highway 34 Welfare Concern: July 24, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Animal Complaints: July 24, 400 block of West Crenshaw Street Criminal Trespass: July 24, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Disturbance: July 24, 700 block of American Way Suspicious Activity: July 24, 300 block of Thomas Street Assist Other Agency: July 24, 900 block of East Moore Avenue Disturbance: July 25, 1800 bock of Willowbrook Drive Auto Theft: July 25, 100 block of Mira Place Theft: July 25, 100 block of Windsor Avenue Disturbance: July 25, 100 block of Mira Place Criminal Trespass: July 26, 300 block of North Virginia Street Fraud/Forgery: July 26, 500 block of American Way Property Damage: July 27, 1800 block of West Moore Avenue Auto Theft: July 27, 1400 block of West Moore Avenue Disturbance: July 27, 1300 block of South Medora Street Harassment: July 27, 500 block of Heather Lane Circle.
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