October 12, 2022 is Texas Education Human Resources Day. BISD wants to express our appreciation to our human resources team members for their dedication and commitment to BISD family.

Birdville ISD Superintendent Dr. Gayle Stinson announced the appointment of Sherri Gamble as principal of North Richland Middle School. She is replacing Steve Ellis, who is retiring. 

Gamble has been principal at Foster Village Elementary since 2019. Prior to Foster Village Elementary, she was the assistant principal at Watauga Elementary from 2015–19, assistant principal at Stowe Elementary from 2012–15, the school librarian at Stowe Elementary from 2007–12, and a third- and fifth-grade teacher at Stowe Elementary from 1992–2007.  

She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The University of North Texas. 

Dr. Stinson also announced the administrative transfer of the following assistant principals for the
2022–23 school year. “Moving staff that are highly respected on their campus is always a difficult decision,” Stinson said. “However, these individuals were selected to provide opportunities for personal growth and to offer additional campus experience as they prepare to be a campus principal at a future time in their career. The development of future leaders is one of my top priorities.” 

Assistant principal changes for the 2022–23 school year include: 

Birdville High School 

• Dr. Divya Tinsman from Haltom High 

Richland High School 

• Frankie Norris from North Ridge Middle
• James Hollis from North Richland Middle 

North Richland Middle School 

• Mike Drysdale from Watauga Middle 

North Ridge Middle School 

• Matthew “Colby” Blankenship from Birdville High 

Smithfield Middle School 

• Brian Allen from Haltom Middle 
• Hillary Friday from North Ridge Middle 

In support of all BISD staff and the continued exemplary work done during this school year, BISD’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted on Thursday, April 28, to award an average pay raise of three percent at the midpoint for all staff along with select market pay adjustments. The raise and adjustments represents more than $6.44 million. 

For teachers working 187 days, this is an annual increase of $1,875, with the starting salary for a first-year teacher with no experience of $58,600. The teacher hiring scale also includes market adjustments for various steps. In addition, the Board requested that the hiring scale be extended from 30 years of experience to 35 years of experience. 

The Board approved a general compensation increase of three percent of the midpoint for each respective pay grade for all other employees. Also, due to hiring challenges, the Board approved selected  adjustments to the Auxiliary pay scales. The total cost for these adjustments is estimated at $643,000. 

“The Board recognizes the tremendous sacrifices and pressures our staff continue to be under since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Board President Joe Tolbert said. “By approving these raises, trustees are not only impacting next year’s income but also retirement income in the future years. The whole Board wants to say ‘Thank you’ for your service to the families of BISD.” 

Birdville ISD Superintendent Dr. Gayle Stinson announced the appointments of Mark McCanlies as principal of the Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning (BCTAL), Kyle Pekurney as principal of Richland High School, and Jason Turner as principal at Smithfield Middle School. McCanlies is replacing Carol Adcock, who is retiring at the end of the 2021–22 school year; Pekurney is replacing Mark McCanlies, who was recently named principal at the BCTAL; and Turner is replacing Kyle Pekurney, who was recently named principal at Richland High School. 

McCanlies has been principal at Richland High School since 2019. Prior to Richland High School, he was principal at Richland Middle School from 2017–19, an associate principal at Richland High School from 2010–17, assistant principal at North Ridge Middle School from 2006–10, a teacher/coach at Richland High School from 1989–2006, a teacher/coach at North Richland Junior High from 1988–89, and a teacher/coach at Crockett Junior High in Odessa from 1987–1988. 

He earned his bachelor’s degree from Angelo State University and master’s degree from The University of Texas at Arlington. 

Kyle Pekurney has been principal at Smithfield Middle School since 2011. Prior to Smithfield Middle, he served as assistant principal at Richland High School from 2008–11 and freshman academy director at Birdville High School from 2007–08. Pekurney served as a social studies teacher and coach at North Richland, Smithfield, and Watauga middle schools between 1996–2007. 

 He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas and master’s degree from Dallas Baptist University. 

Jason Turner has been assistant principal at Smithfield Middle School since 2011. Prior to serving as assistant principal, he was a special education teacher and coach at Smithfield Middle from 2004–11. 

Turner earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas and master’s degree from Lamar University. 

“It gives me great comfort knowing that I can trust three of BISD’s tenured and respected administrators to take on new leadership roles within the District,” Dr. Stinson shared. “I feel confident that Mr. McCanlies, Mr. Pekurney, and Mr. Turner will continue the tradition of excellence at these campuses for many years to come.” 

They will begin their new leadership roles in the District on July 1, 2022. 

Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed Oct. 13, 2021 as Texas Education Human Resources Day, a day set aside to recognize and honor the important contributions made by school staff who work in human resources. 

Human resources staff work hard each day to make sure our schools are staffed with highly qualified employees and that those employees have a good work environment. A copy of the Governor’s Proclamation is accessible on our website. 

BISD’s Human Resources staff are:  

Paige Curry—Director 

Rick Tice—Assistant Director 

Gretta Bacon—Professional Processing 

Kyndal Banks—Payroll-Absence Management System 

Billie Boles—Admin. Assistant to Director 

John Campbell—Coordinator for Secondary 

Mark Chapa—Coordinator for Auxiliary and Part-Time 

Jennifer Delgado—Admin. Assistant to Asst. Director, Elementary 

Barbara Eubank—Contracts and Service Records 

Marie Jimenez—Admin. Assistant to Coordinator, Secondary 

Karen Kearby—Admin. Assistant to Substitute office 

Belinda Martinez—Admin. Assistant to Coordinator, Auxiliary 

Anna Rosales—HR Receptionist 

Melissa Sim—Admin. Assistant to Employee Leave 

David Smith—Coordinator, Substitutes 

#WeAreBirdvilleISD #BISDShines #CelebrateTXHR 

On Thursday, June 24, Birdville ISD’s Board of Trustees announced three administrative appointments effective July 1, 2021. Dr. Julia Hyman was appointed executive director of teaching and learning, Dr. Melissa Glenn was appointed director of federal programs, and Dr. Jennifer Perry was named director of teaching and learning. 

Julia “Julie” Hyman, Ed.D., has been director of teaching and learning and advanced academics for Birdville ISD since 2019. She oversees K–12 gifted and talented programs, Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, AVID, and the Collegiate Academy of Birdville. With over 30 years of experience as a public school classroom teacher, educational consultant, and content and program coordinator, Dr. Hyman has had the honor of helping both students and teachers grow. She believes in the value of rigorous and relevant instruction with a strong foundation of literacy skills.  

She earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University, master’s degree from the University of North Texas, and doctorate from Dallas Baptist University. She serves as an adjunct professor at Dallas Baptist University. 

Melissa “Missy” Glenn, Ed.D., has been coordinator of federal and state programs in Birdville ISD since 2020. Before BISD, she was superintendent of Palacios ISD from 2019–20, deputy superintendent of Kennedale ISD from 2016–19, and director of finance at Birdville ISD from 2015–16. Glenn has also been an adjunct professor at The University of Texas at Arlington since 2013. 

She earned her bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees from Texas Christian University. 

Jennifer Perry, Ed.D., has been the executive director of instructional services of Lake Dallas ISD since 2020. She also was a principal at Lake Dallas Elementary from 2012–20, assistant principal at Lake Dallas Elementary from 2009–12, and assistant principal at Lake Dallas Intermediate from 2006–09. 

Outside of school, Perry currently serves on the board of Love For Kids, Inc. as their volunteer chair. 

She earned her bachelor’s degree from The University of North Texas, master’s degree from Tarleton State University, and doctorate from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.