HISD Names New Principal for Estella Stewart Elementary
On the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Scott Sheppard, the
Huntsville ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Mrs. Ashley Fisseler as the new Principal of Estella Stewart Elementary. Mrs. Fisseler’s promotion fills the vacancy left by Mrs. Shannon Williams who recently retired.
Mrs. Fisseler has a 13-year background in education that is in rich in experiences. For the past 2 years, she has been the Dean of Instruction at Huntsville Intermediate School. Prior to that she served as an Instructional Coach and then as an Assistant Principal at Mance Park Middle School. She also taught for several years for the Klein and Willis school districts.
Mrs. Fisseler’s strength in building strong relationships and creating a welcoming environment that fosters positive relationships and encourages collaboration has helped build teacher capacity which in turn has built teacher confidence and increased student success. She has been dedicated to implementing data-driven instruction and utilizing instructional strategies that meet the diverse needs
of all students. Her proven track record of analyzing student performance data and developing interventions and extensions that promote academic growth and achievement as well as her knowledge in creating and implementing successful systems and processes has resulted in improved student outcomes. Mrs. Fisseler’s expertise while at Huntsville Intermediate helped to contribute to the improved campus rating and the campus’ prestigious Model Professional Learning Community (PLC) School distinction. Fisseler has had the honor and privilege of working for Mance Park Principal, Mr. Josh Campbell and Huntsville Intermediate Principal, Ms. Racheal Branch. Her tutelage under these two amazing campus leaders joined with her impressive skills and experiences as an outstanding professional educator make her the right choice to lead Stewart Elementary.
“One word that I would use to describe Mrs. Fisseler, if I had to describe her in one word would be “focused!” She is laser light focused on academic performance, she is laser light focused on supporting her staff, and she is laser light focused on supporting her students.” stated Mr. Marcus Forney, HISD Chief Academic Officer.
During her formal introduction to the Board, Mrs. Fisseler shared, “I thank you for the opportunity to continue to serve the community of Huntsville ISD in this new capacity. I am honored and blessed to be able to work with the families and the community, and the students and teachers of Stewart and help them grow, as well as grow myself.”
Mrs. Fisseler has already started in her new role, and she is excited for the new school year.
HISD Names New Principal for Samuel W. Houston Elementary
On the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Scott Sheppard, the Huntsville ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Mr. Eric Burns as the new Principal of Samuel W. Houston Elementary.
Mr. Burns is a native of Huntsville who grew up here and graduated from Huntsville High School in 2002. As a child he was a student at Samuel W. Houston Elementary, the very campus he will now lead. Following high school, he briefly served the District as an Instructional Assistant and a Substitute Teacher.
Mr. Burns is a Hornet at heart and happy to return home following a very impressive 15-year career in Willis ISD. For the past 7 years, he has been serving as an elementary campus principal. Prior to that he was an assistant principal and a classroom teacher. While in Willis, he was named Teacher of the Year at C.C. Hardy Elementary and then at that same school he was later named Principal of the Year in 2020. That campus is now a designated Model Professional Learning Community (PLC) campus. Mr. Burns’ extensive professional experience along with his expertise as a national consultant for Professional Learning Communities should prove to be extremely beneficial in his new administrative leadership role in Huntsville ISD.
During his formal introduction to the Board, Mr. Burns shared, “I'm excited to be back here to serve you all; to serve the community; and most importantly to serve our students.” Mr. Burns has already assumed his new position and hit the ground running. He is thankful to be here and ready for the new school year.
Community Item of Interest...
HISD happily accepted a $1,000 donation from Prime Contractors, Inc. for school supplies for the upcoming Community Praise Ministry's annual Back to School Supply Giveaway set for Saturday, July 29. Many thanks to Prime for supporting Huntsville's children in need! Director of Communications Shannon Hollis is pictured with Dillon Brady & David Womack of Prime.
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This week, Huntsville ISD had the privilege of celebrating the retirement of longtime Maintenance & Operations employee Jerry Jones!
We are so thankful for Jerry's dedication and service to this district for the last 29 years!!! He is a Hornet through and through! And for almost 3 decades, he has made a lasting impression on everyone with his bright friendly smile and great attention and care to his work. He has become an HISD staple with big shoes to fill, and he will be sorely missed.
We hope this next chapter of life brings him great happiness! Best wishes on your retirement, friend!
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Huntsville ISD will have a DISTRICT HOLIDAY on Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. All campuses and facilities will be CLOSED on this day.
