About Mr. Graham, Board President Steve Wright said:
Jonathan Graham was not born a Wildcat but he became a Wildcat. Jonathan has supported all things Wildcat, first as the City of Temple Attorney and then as the City Manager. Over his tenure as City Manager, Jonathan supported TISD bond and TRE elections, helped Temple become safer, cleaned up neighborhoods and helped TISD realize its dream of having a Downtown TISD Administration Building. Through his kind and gentle nature, he guided the revitalization of Temple and of Temple I.S.D. Future Wildcats may not know his name, but they will reap the benefits of having Jonathan Graham as a friend of Temple I.S.D. Thank you, Jonathan.
Executive Director of Secondary Education Lisa Adams presented a certificate of achievement to Travis Science Academy Principal Kristina Carter. Mrs. Carter was named the 2017-2018 TASSP Region 12 Outstanding Middle School Principal of the Year, and is the first Temple ISD middle school principal to win this award since it's inception in 1999.
Temple ISD Athletic Director Scott Stewart presented the board with an update on academic growth amongst Temple High School student athletes. He also discussed a new plan to ensure freshman at Temple High School understand the importance immediately about success in academics.
Additionally, the coaching staff is beginning a "bridge camp" to help transition freshman student athletes who take two or more advanced academic courses.
The board also hired a number of people to serve in key positions around Temple ISD. In order of the agenda, the board approved hiring Todd Durham as the new assistant principal at Lamar Middle School. He comes to Temple from Cameron ISD, where he was also an assistant principal. Mr. Durham joins Principal Billy Madden, and Assistant Principal Michelle Moore. Click HERE to read more about Mr. Durham.
The board approved hiring James Davis as the new assistant principal at Travis Science Academy. He comes to Temple from Bastrop ISD, where he was also an assistant principal. Mr. Davis joins Principal Kristina Carter and Assistant Principal Kelli Powell. Click HERE to read more about Mr. Davis.
The board approved hiring Gill Hollie as the Coordinator of ACE/Afterschool Programs. Before his approval tonight, Mr. Hollie served as the ACE site coordinator at Raye-Allen Elementary School. He also donates his time outside of work organizing other safe, educational activities for children around Temple. Click HERE to read about Mr. Hollie.
The board approved hiring Alan Guckian as the head band director at Temple High School. Mr. Guckian comes to Temple from Eastside Memorial High School in Austin, where he also served as head band director. He joins Assistant Band Directors Brent Mathesen and Benjamin Houghton. Click HERE to read more about Mr. Guckian.
Last, but certainly not least, the board approved hiring Eric Haugeberg as the assistant superintendent for student services. Before his approval by the board tonight, Mr. Haugeberg served as an assistant principal at Temple High School, and has previously served as Deputy Superintendent in Belton ISD. Click HERE to read more about Mr. Haugeberg.
When you see these people around Temple ISD, please welcome them to our awesome district!
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