Monthly Archives: April 2015

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BISD Student and Teacher Honored

Alexandria Figueroa, Richland High School freshman, was recently honored for her winning entry in the “My Favorite Teacher Contest” sponsored by Barnes and Noble Booksellers. Figueroa wrote a letter to a teacher who influenced her life. She had to state in her letter why she admired and appreciated her favorite teacher, Hillary Friday, North Ridge Middle School math/algebra teacher. Figueroa and Friday both received certificates of recognition and a gift from the Barnes and Noble, Hurst store. Figueroa’s entry will be submitted in the bookseller’s regional contest.

Pictured below from left to right are: Sarah Mize, Barnes and Noble Community Business Development Manager, Hurst; Alexandria Figueroa, Richland High School; and Hillary Friday, North Ridge Middle School.

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Trustees Approve Haltom High School Principal

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At their regular meeting, Birdville ISD’s Board of Trustees approved David W. Hamilton as principal of Haltom High School. He is replacing Clarence Simmons, who was recently named Instructional Officer for Secondary Instruction for BISD.

Hamilton has been principal at Conrad High School in Dallas ISD since 2013. Prior to Conrad, he was assistant principal at Haltom High School from 2011-13; associate principal at Waco High School from 2010-11; assistant principal at Waco High School from 2009-10; instructional specialist at Waco High School from 2008-09; and career and technology assistant department chair and teacher at Waco High School from 2005-08.

He earned his bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University and master’s degree from Tarleton State University.