Corpus Christi ISD names principals for Kaffie, Los Encinos and Calk-Wilson schools
Corpus Christi ISD announced new principals for three district schools Friday.
Werner "Bucky" Hartman will lead Kaffie Middle School, Christine Sierra was named new principal at Calk-Wilson Elementary School and Laura Perales will lead Los Encinos Elementary School.
All three currently serve as principals at other district schools.
The district announced in a release on Friday it will continue announcing new information about school leadership as the summer begins.
Kaffie Middle School
Hartman currently serves as the principal of Driscoll Middle School. Before becoming principal in 2019, Hartman was an assistant principal at Driscoll.
During his time at the school, Driscoll received designation as an AVID National Demonstration School.
Kaffie's current principal, Alexis Soulas, is retiring this year.
Hartman has been an educator since 2007. He earned his bachelor's degree in secondary education from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and a master's degree in sports management from California University of Pennsylvania.
“We have been very impressed with Mr. Hartman’s leadership and community-building at Driscoll,” Superintendent Roland Hernandez stated in a release. “We know the Dolphins community will give him a warm welcome.”
Calk-Wilson Elementary School
Sierra has served as principal of Los Encinos Elementary School since 2012. Her time at Los Encinos included a move to a new school building.
Calk-Wilson's current principal, Sheila Thomas, is retiring this year.
Sierra has worked at CCISD since 1998. She earned a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies and a master's degree in education administration from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
“Ms. Sierra is a dynamic, energetic leader with a gift for building cohesive teams focused on academic excellence,” Hernandez said. “We look forward to her leading the Champions to new successes.”
Los Encinos Elementary School
Perales is replacing Sierra at Los Encinos Elementary School.
Perales has led Oak Park Elementary School since 2019. She's taught and served in instructional coaching and accountability roles in CCISD since 1998.
Perales earned a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies and a master's degree in curriculum instruction from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
“The committee appreciated the depth and breadth of Ms. Perales’ experience in our district,” Hernandez said. “This quality, along with her collaborative leadership style, will ensure a smooth transition for the Eagles school family.”
Olivia Garrett reports on education and community news in South Texas. Contact her at olivia.garrett@caller.com. You can support local journalism with a subscription to the Caller-Times.
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