Two MFISD elementary schools welcome principals

Marble Falls Independent School District officials approved the hire of principals at Spicewood Elementary and Highland Lakes Elementary at the board of trustees meeting Monday, May 18.

The district is seeking a principal for Marble Falls Middle School after the retirement of Brett Koch after this school year.

Bethany Birdwell was promoted from assistant principal to principal at Highland Lakes Elementary. Michael Pittard, current Highland Lakes Elementary principal, will retire after this school year.

Susan Cox will be the new principal at Spicewood Elementary, replacing Leslie Baty who will be taking a position in central administration next school year.

The new principals were recommended to the board following an extensive selection process that included community and staff input. A selection committee was established for each campus to help with the screening of applicants prior to their selection as final candidates for board recommendation.

Cox comes to Spicewood Elementary from Leander ISD, where she served as an administrator at Deer Creek Elementary during the last four years.

The campuses will be served by their current principals through the end of this school year and will help their successors transition into their roles over the summer.