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Aledo ISD names new members of the Bearcat Leadership Team
April 14, 2022
Aledo ISD has named five new members of the Bearcat Leadership Team, including an assistant superintendent of student and community programs, a shared assistant principal at Aledo High School and Daniel Ninth Grade Campus, an assistant principal at Aledo Middle School, and two assistant principals at the new McAnally Middle School.
“These leaders will be important additions to our Bearcat Leadership Team and will make an immediate impact in our district as we grow at such a rapid rate and open new and expanded campuses,” Superintendent Dr. Susan Bohn said. “All of them have valuable experience and a passion for education that will be evident in our schools. I look forward to learning from and working with them and welcoming them to Aledo ISD.”
Kimberly Raymond has been named the assistant superintendent of student and community programs. Raymond has been the deputy superintendent at Lockhart ISD since 2016 with service as the Lockhart ISD interim superintendent from May through June 2018. Prior to that, she was a high school (2008-2016) and middle school (2006-2008) principal and assistant principal (2004-2006) in Lake Travis ISD. Raymond was also an assistant principal (2002-2004) and teacher (1995-2002) in Leander ISD as well as a teacher at Dobie Middle School in Austin ISD from 1993 to 1995. Raymond has a bachelor of arts from Southwest Texas State University and a master’s in education from Texas State University as well as a superintendent’s certification from the University of Texas at Tyler.
“As our student population continues to grow, we have found a need for additional administrative support and advocacy for many of our student programs and community engagement as we expand our offerings and our student enrollment grows,” Bohn said. “Mrs. Raymond’s extensive leadership experience and commitment to excellence will help us continue to serve our students and community at a high level.”
Raymond’s responsibilities will include focusing on student programs - career and technical education, early college instruction, advanced academics, special education/ Section 504, dyslexia, gifted & talented, English as a Second Language, early childhood, fine arts, counseling, health services, libraries, physical education, academic U.I.L., behavior support, safety and security, student enrollment/registration, federal, state and local grant opportunities, strategic planning, and coordination of summer and community programming.
“It is an honor to join Aledo ISD, a district renowned for its high expectations and commitment to excellence for every Bearcat,” Raymond said. “I look forward to growing greatness in partnership with leadership, staff and the Aledo community.”
Jennifer Lawler has been named the shared assistant principal at Aledo High School and Daniel Ninth Grade Campus. Lawler has been an assistant principal at Birdville High School since 2020. Prior to that, she was the dean of instruction at Birdville High School from 2016-2020 and a math teacher, department chair and math coach at Birdville High School from 2007 to 2016. Lawler has a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M and a master’s from Dallas Baptist University.
“I'm thankful for the opportunity to join two excellent school communities at the Daniel Ninth Grade Campus and Aledo High School,” Lawler said. “I look forward to the work we will accomplish together and being a part of the great Bearcat community!”
Charles Linehan has been named as an assistant principal at Aledo Middle School. Linehan has been a social studies teacher, social studies department chair and coach at Hillwood Middle School in the Keller ISD since 2016. Linehan has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas and a master’s from the University of Texas at Arlington.
"I am honored to have been chosen to serve as an Assistant Principal here within the Aledo ISD Community,” Linehan said. “I look forward to meeting the amazing staff and building lasting relationships with the students and parents.”
Stacy Donalson has been named as an assistant principal at the new McAnally Middle School. Donalson has been an assistant principal at Chisholm Trail High School in the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD since 2020. Prior to that, she was an assistant principal at Trinity Springs Middle School in the Keller ISD from 2019 to 2020, and a dance teacher and drill team director at Chisholm Trail High School in EMSISD from 2013 to 2019. Donalson was the head drill team director at Cypress Creek High School in the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD from 2004 to 2012 and at Smithson Valley High School in the Comal ISD from 2003 to 2004. Donalson has a bachelor’s degree from Texas State University and a master’s of education from the University of Houston.
“I am honored to have been selected to serve the Aledo ISD community and super excited to open up McAnally Middle School in the role of administrator and instructional leader with such a strong team,” Donalson said. “I love to seek out opportunities, to collaborate and inspire others, to be an effective communicator, and, most of all, to build relationships with everyone. My mission is to #GrowGreatness in every human that crosses my path in Bearcat Country!”
Gina Henze has been named as an assistant principal at the new McAnally Middle School. Henze has been an assistant principal at Miller Elementary in the Arlington ISD since 2019. Prior to that, Henze was a student support interventionist (2017-2019), a science enrichment teacher (2016-2017) and a teacher (2012-2016) at Williams Elementary in the Arlington ISD. Henze has a bachelor’s from Texas Tech University and a master’s from the University of Texas at Arlington.
“I am honored to serve the Aledo community as one of the McAnally Middle School assistant principals,” Henze said. “I am excited to become a member of the Bearcat family and for the opportunity to open MMS. Having lived in Aledo for over 10 years and raising my girls in Aledo schools, I can attest to the amazing community-school partnership. The culture is encouraging, instills high expectations and keeps students at the forefront. I am thrilled to be a part of growing greatness in Aledo ISD.”