Education Notebook: Abilene ISD to announce top students Tuesday
The Abilene ISD will announce the top academic students at three high schools Tuesday.
The top 25 students will be named at Abilene and Cooper high schools, along with the top six at the Academy of Technology, Engineering, Math and Science. Principals at each campus will make the announcements.
ATEMS student attend classes at the LIFT.
These announcements include the valedictorian and salutatorian at each school.
The Wylie ISD last week announced its top 25 students.
More: Wylie High names top students in Class of 2023
Clack principal promoted to Abilene ISD administrative role
Dr. Christopher Bailey, principal at Clack Middle School, is the new executive director of behavior and student supports for the Abilene ISD.
He will assume his role at the end of the current school year.
The district made the announcement last week.
“Abilene ISD is committed to ensuring that every student has a safe and successful learning experience at school, and Dr. Bailey is the right person to help us maintain that priority,” AISD Superintendent David Young said. “He brings a wealth of talent and student support experience to his new role that will serve our school community well.”
Bailey has been an educator in Texas public schools for 18 years. He began his career in Katy ISD in 2005, where he served as the director of bands at James E. Taylor High School and later as assistant principal for student support at Stockdick Junior High School.
He then joined the Abilene district.
At Katy, Bailey chaired the Safe and Civil Schools Foundations Team and helped lead strategic planning teams for both Katy and Abilene ISDs.
“Supporting the needs of children as they grow is why I chose to become an educator,” Bailey said. “I am excited for the opportunity to serve all students in AISD in this new role and to work alongside an amazing support staff to provide the very best learning in the Big Country.”
Bailey holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Baylor University. He also completed his master’s program at Baylor and his bachelor’s degree at Stephen F. Austin State University.
He was named Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals in 2022.
Abilene Christian names top scholars
The top students at Abilene Christian University for May graduation have been named.
They were honored at a recent awards ceremony.
The 50 students were nominated by faculty within each department, and ACU’s faculty senate elects the top students across all departments. Eligibility for the honor requires a 3.5 or higher GPA, demonstrated knowledge and skill in research appropriate to their field and at least 90 credit hours at the time of selection.
Honored from Abilene were:
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Conner Crawford, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Aidan Beck, Department of History and Global Studies
Chloe Deffner, Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice
Amelia Little, Department of Psychology
COLLEGE OF BIBICAL STUDIES
Jaden Daly, Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry
Blayre O'Donald, Department of Marriage and Family Studies
Students also were honored in the College of Business Administration, College of Education and Human Services and School of Nursing.
McMurry program to provide transparent billing
McMurry University will launch its Inclusive Access Program for the fall term in an attempt to make college more affordable.
The program will provide one bill to students that covers tuition, laptops and leased textbooks.
McMurry believes the program better allows students to anticipate expenses. They can better budget each semester knowing what he or she has to play.
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