The Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees announced two new principal assignments and a special education staff change this morning [Thursday] which will begin in the 2017-2018 school year.
Brandi Lay will serve as the new principal of Whiteside Elementary School. Lay has been an assistant principal at Cavazos Middle School for the past four years. She has previously served as a counselor and classroom teacher in Lubbock ISD, including Whiteside from 2002-2007. She earned a bachelor’s degree in multidisciplinary studies and master’s degree in education from Texas Tech University. Lay has been an educator for 18 years.
Jaci Underwood was named as the new principal for Stewart Elementary School. Underwood has been the assistant principal at Centennial Elementary School for the past two years. She began her career in education with Lubbock ISD at Centennial in 2007. She earned a bachelor’s degree in multidisciplinary studies from Texas Tech University and a master’s degree in educational administration from Lubbock Christian University.
Lisa Bryant was named director of specialized behavioral services for the Special Education Department. She currently serves as the Estacado High School feeder pattern coordinator for the Special Education Department. Lisa has been in education for 21 years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in composition and language from the University of North Texas, a master’s degree in secondary education from the University of North Texas, and a master’s degree in educational administration from Lubbock Christian University.
(Press release from Lubbock ISD)