District Names New Principals for Caraway, Eckert, Dunn, Drew, Houston, and Teague

Aldine ISD is pleased to announce six new principals. Most are advancing up within the district, while two are from neighboring school districts. Even as the school year has closed for 2019-2020, they each will fulfill any remaining tasks at their respective schools while transitioning to their new roles.

• Dr. Andrenetta Marshall from Principal at Keeble Primary School to Principal at Caraway Elementary School
• Jennifer Price from Principal at Carroll Elementary School to Principal at Eckert Elementary School
• Dr. Cedric Stewart from Assistant Principal at Hoffman Middle School to Principal at Houston Academy
• Kimberly Dussette from Dean of Instruction at Duiett Middle School in Spring ISD to Principal at Teague Middle School
• Therese Pollard from Principal at Milne Elementary School to Principal at Dunn Elementary School
• Christopher Walker from Principal at Ashford Elementary School in HISD to Principal at Drew Academy

Dr. Andrenetta Marshall

Dr. Andrenetta Marshall

Dr. Andrenetta Marshall, an alumna from Eisenhower High School, received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix and has a master’s in educational leadership and special education from Sam Houston State University, and a doctorate in Christian leadership from John Wesley University. Currently, Marshall serves as vice president of Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) Region 4.

Marshall began her educational career as a teacher in the preschool program for children with disabilities (PPCD) at Keeble Primary School (EC/PreK/K). Six years later, Marshall took on a leadership role as an assistant principal at Keeble. She transitioned to Spring ISD two years later to serve as an instructional coach as an elementary school. After four years, Marshall returned to Aldine ISD as an assistant principal at Black Elementary School.

Marshall’s most recent position was serving as principal for Keeble Primary, a position she held since 2016.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the students and the community of Aldine,” Marshall said. “Aldine helped me prepare for college, career, and life. My life’s purpose is to encourage my students, fellow educators, and the community to evolve and grow.”

Jennifer Price

Jennifer Price

Jennifer Price, an alumna of MacArthur High School, received her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of Houston and has a master’s degree in educational administration from Sam Houston State University.

Price initially started in Aldine ISD as a paraprofessional at Reece Academy. She later worked as a skills specialist at Harris Academy and Gray Elementary before serving as assistant principal at Goodman for six years. She went on to serve one year as principal at Gray Elementary before transitioning to Carroll Elementary School to serve in the same capacity in 2017.

“It’s my honor to start this new journey at Eckert Elementary School,” said Price. “My goal is to give every student the best school experience. We will always focus on the whole child, but this is a partnership between educators, families, and the community. I want students to feel like they can conquer the world. They can be and achieve anything they put their mind to do.”

Dr. Cedric Stewart

Dr. Cedric Stewart

Dr. Cedric Stewart holds six degrees, including two master’s degrees in administration and supervision, and educational counseling from Sam Houston State University. He received his doctorate in educational leadership from the same university.

Stewart, a U.S. Armed Forces veteran, has 28 years of experience in education. Stewart began his career as a teacher in 1992 at Welch Middle School in Houston ISD as a special education teacher. Three years later, Stewart transitioned to Aldine ISD. Over 23 years, Stewart has held several positions in AISD, including teacher, behavior intervention specialist, responsive intervention specialist, and data assessment specialist at Reed Academy.

Stewart’s most recent role was serving as an assistant principal at Hoffmann Middle School, a position he held since 2018. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Sam Houston State University.

“I look forward to serving as principal of Houston Academy,” Stewart said. “Teamwork and collaboration have been driving forces in ensuring students experience growth and success. I seek to continue to meet the district’s strategic plan to ensure our teaching practices are grounded in a fierce commitment to equity for all students.”

Kimberly Dussette

Kimberly Dussette

Kimberly Dussette has a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Louisiana-Lafayette and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Phoenix.

Dussette has nine years of experience in education. Dussette started her career in education in HISD as a teacher, before transitioning in 2012 to Spring ISD. Her roles during her time with SISD included serving as a teacher, district instructional coach, workforce development specialist, and director of curriculum instruction for secondary social studies, and assistant principal. Dussette’s most recent position was as associate principal at Dueitt Middle School.

Dussette is no stranger to Aldine; she has deep roots in Aldine Independent School District. Dussette is not only a resident and active community member in the district’s community, but she also attended AISD schools before moving during her senior year of high school. Dussette has three children with two, who are school-aged, attending Spence Elementary, and Plummer Middle School.

“I feel like I am coming home,” Dussette said. “Aldine ISD played such an integral part in my educational journey. Now I get to influence students’ educational experience at Teague Middle School, my alma mater. Middle school is when students develop social and emotional patterns. It is a critical period to get them on the right path toward success. I look forward to working with the Teague family.”

Terese C. Pollard

Terese C. Pollard

Terese Pollard received her bachelor of arts in English from the University of Houston and her master’s degree in educational leadership from Lamar University-Beaumont.

Pollard has 15 years of experience in the field of education in Houston ISD. During her time in HISD, Pollard held numerous positions which included language arts teacher, assistant principal, dean of students, assistant principal, dean of students, and dean of instruction. Pollard’s most recent position was serving as principal of A.A. Milne Elementary School, a position she held since 2016.

“I am thrilled to serve the Dunn Elementary community,” Pollard said. “I am eager to work with the administration to meet strategic plan priorities and to continue Dunn’s legacy of excellence.”

Christopher Walker

Christopher Walker

Christopher Walker has a bachelor’s degree from Texas Southern University and a master’s degree in educational leadership and administration from the University of Texas-Tyler.

Walker, originally from Louisiana, has 14 years of experience in education with all those years in Houston ISD.

Walker started his career in 2006 as a special education teacher at The School of St. George in HISD. Over the years, Walker held several positions in HISD, including serving as a reading/math interventionist and a Title 1/campus testing coordinator, assistant principal, principal. Walter’s most recent role was as principal of Ashford Middle School.

Walker has a strong connection to Drew Academy — his father and all his father’s siblings attended Drew and graduated from Aldine ISD schools.

“I am excited to join the Aldine team,” Walker said. “I am especially proud to be named the principal of Drew Academy, the school my father attended.”

The principals will report to their respective School Assistant Superintendent and to the Chief of Schools Katherine Roede.