BRYAN, Texas — The Bryan ISD Board of Trustees held a board meeting on Monday, July 11, and hired Dr. Alma Velez as the next Principal for Jones Elementary.
According to Bryan ISD, Velez had currently served Bryan ISD as their Dean of Instruction at Jane Long Intermediate School. She also has taught at Texas A&M University as a Lecturer.
Velez said "my entire educational career has been here in Bryan ISD, and I’m very blessed for that.”
Bryan official said, Dr. Velez has a Principal Certification from the Texas Education Agency and served religious education teacher at Santa Teresa Catholic Church.
“I am excited and honored to continue my career in Bryan ISD in this new capacity, we have wonderful things happening in our classrooms throughout the school year,” said Dr. Velez
“Dr. Velez is already a vital part of Bryan ISD with more than 20 years of experience in education. Alma has a heart for students and educators. We look forward to working with her in her new role as Principal of Jones Elementary,” said Bryan ISD Superintendent Ginger Carrabine
According to Bryan ISD, Dr. Velez received District Administrator of the Year, Campus Administrator of the Year, Campus Teacher of the Year, and Hispanic Forum Person of the Year.
Bryan ISD officials said Dr. Velez worked for Bryan ISD for 21 years. She also served as an Assistant Principal, Elementary Bilingual / ESL Curriculum Coordinator, ELL Instruction Specialist, and Principal.
“We all have the same and that’s student achievement and student growth, you know, so what can we do to accelerate that for our students.” said Velez
