NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) \u2014 Nacogdoches ISD is entering a new era of leadership, as four skilled and familiar faces take on principal roles to continue strengthening and supporting the education of the students.<\/p>\n
In July, the Nacogdoches school district announced that four campuses, including the high school, will be under the leadership of new principals this upcoming school year.<\/p>\n
At Nacogdoches High School, the home of the dragons, longtime educator Shawn Lucena will be taking over as the next principal, with a focus on preparing students for success after graduating with the CTE program.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe focus is student learning,\u201d Lucena said. \u201cEverything that we do \u2013 extra-curriculars, certifications \u2013 will be gauged by that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lucena has been directly involved in the Career and Technical Education Department for the past two years as the director, working to make student achievement in the classroom a cornerstone at the school. He\u2019s been involved with the district for almost 20 years in many roles, including as a teacher and assistant principal.<\/p>\n
In the elementary campuses, Melinda Wiebold was named the Emeline Carpenter school and Tammy Pankratz is back at Mike Moses.<\/p>\n
Wiebald has shown a streak of success in Nacogdoches in her previous role as the principal of Fredonia Elementary. In six years, she raised the campus from a low-performing score to a B rating from the Texas Education Agency.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to be back on campus and look forward to a great year at Carpenter,\u201d Wiebold said. \u201cWe\u2019ve got a great facility, great staff and students who can do exceptional work, and I\u2019m grateful to be a part of that for the new year.\u201d<\/p>\n
Over at Mike Moses, Pankratz returns as principal, bringing experience as an administrator and executive director. She\u2019s familiar with the campus as an alum and her extensive career with the school in many different roles.<\/p>\n
\u201cTammy Pankratz has an extensive background in school and district administration, and I\u2019m excited for her to be back at Mike Moses Elementary,\u201d Nacogdoches ISD Superintendent Grey Burton said. \u201cHer expertise and knowledge as an educator will be a benefit to the students and staff at Mike Moses Elementary.\u201d<\/p>\n
Margie Chumbley Academy for Success will be led by Tena Hill, who is transitioning from her assistant principal role after former principal James Adams was named assistant superintendent of the district.<\/p>\n
Hill has decades of experience in education, with the last 16 years working with the school district. From teacher to principal, Hill is a great fit for the campus, the district said.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s been there supporting the students and staff at the school,\u201d Burton said. \u201cMs. Hill has a love and appreciation for the students at Margie Chumbley and will continue the progress already being made there.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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