Bryan ISD approves three new campus principals in unanimous board vote
The Bryan Independent School District (Bryan ISD) Board of Trustees unanimously approved three new principal appointments during its June 15, 2026, meeting: Whitney Foreman for Rayburn Intermediate, Jacklyn Nacianceno for Bonham Elementary, and Demetruis 'Dee' Darnell for Anson Jones Elementary. Each principal brings extensive experience within Bryan ISD, with backgrounds in teaching, instructional coaching, and administrative roles, aiming to strengthen campus culture and student achievement.
The Bryan ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved three new principal appointments during its June 15, 2026, meeting, naming Whitney Foreman, Jacklyn Nacianceno, and Demetruis 'Dee' Darnell as campus leaders for Rayburn Intermediate, Bonham Elementary, and Anson Jones Elementary, respectively. Whitney Foreman, currently assistant principal at Houston Elementary—a campus recognized for its highest student performance accountability rating by the Texas Education Agency—will lead Rayburn Intermediate. Foreman began her career at Anson Jones Elementary before teaching English Language Arts at Bryan High School and later working in Normangee ISD. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Texas A&M University, a master’s in Educational Administration from the University of Kansas, and is completing a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the same institution. Jacklyn Nacianceno, appointed to Bonham Elementary, serves as assistant principal at Johnson Elementary, another high-performing campus. With over 15 years in Bryan ISD, she previously taught at Sam Rayburn Intermediate and Kemp-Carver Elementary before transitioning to instructional coaching. Nacianceno earned a bachelor’s in English Literature and a master’s in Special Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis, both from Texas A&M University. Demetruis 'Dee' Darnell will lead Anson Jones Elementary after serving as assistant principal since 2022. Prior to that, she worked as an English Language Arts instructional coach for seven years in Bryan ISD and taught in Hearne ISD. Darnell holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Education in Administration from Sam Houston State University. Superintendent Ginger Carrabine praised the appointees, highlighting their leadership, dedication, and commitment to student achievement. Each principal will collaborate with staff, students, and families to expand opportunities and foster academic excellence on their campuses.
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