Two Longview ISD campuses will welcome new principals for the spring semester, with Dr. Derrick Estes stepping into the leadership role at Clarence W. Bailey Elementary and Mr. Danny Stanley taking the helm as interim principal at Judson Middle School.
Dr. Derrick Estes named new principal at Bailey Elementary
Dr. Derrick Estes has been named the principal of Clarence W. Bailey Elementary School, bringing 15 years of educational experience to the campus. Most recently, Dr. Estes served as principal of James H. Law Elementary in Houston ISD, where he led the campus to an A rating with five distinctions during his six-year tenure.
Dr. Estes earned his bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Houston Downtown, a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a doctorate from the University of St. Thomas.
“Dr. Estes’s proven record of success and commitment to academic excellence makes him an outstanding choice for Bailey Elementary,” said Dr. Marla Sheppard, Longview ISD superintendent. “We are thrilled to have his leadership and vision in our district.”
Mr. Danny Stanley named interim principal at Judson Middle
Mr. Danny Stanley, an East Texas native and Hallsville High School graduate, has been named interim principal of Judson Middle School. Mr. Stanley has spent more than 15 years in education, including the last six-and-a-half years as an assistant principal at Judson STEAM Academy.
Mr. Stanley holds a bachelor’s degree from East Texas Baptist University, a Master of Arts from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Master of Education from Texas A&M University-Texarkana. His previous experience includes teaching and coaching at Longview High School and teaching at Kilgore High School.
“Mr. Stanley’s dedication to students and his deep roots in this community position him perfectly to lead Judson Middle School at this time,” said Dr. Sheppard. “We look forward to seeing his continued impact on the campus and its culture of learning.”