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🎓 Undergraduate degree, Educational Studies, Western Governors University 🎓 Graduate degree, Educational Leadership, Lamar University 📜 T-TESS Certified Appraiser 📜 EC-12 Principal Certification
Ben Bridges
Ben Bridges, a proud native of Waxahachie, is the principal of Finley Junior High.
Mr. Bridges began his career in the technology industry and worked in IT for two school districts before making the decision to pursue a career in education. He has spent the entirety of his twelve years in education working with junior high students, first as an English teacher, and for six years as an assistant principal at Finley.
Mr. Bridges is a 1999 graduate of Waxahachie High School, and attended Waxahachie ISD schools from Kindergarten through twelfth grade, including seventh and eighth grade in the building that is now Finley! He holds a bachelor’s degree from Western Governors University and a master’s degree from Lamar University.
Mr. Bridges lives in Waxahachie with his wife, Jenny, and his daughters, Stella and Parker, who are Waxahachie ISD students.
Mr. Bridges believes in the importance of building relationships with students, staff, and families. He strives each day to ensure Finley is the best place to learn, work, and grow.
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🎓Underraduate degree, Criminal Justice, University of North Texas 🎓Graduate degree, Educational Leadership, University of North Texas
Heather Jackson, M.Ed.
I’m Heather Jackson, and I’ve been passionate about education since 2015. I’m a proud graduate of the University of North Texas and am honored to serve as an Assistant Principal. On a personal note, I’ve been happily married since 2009, and my family is my pride and joy. I have three wonderful children: Gage, Dayten, and Presley. When I’m not at work, you can usually find me at my daughter Presley's cheer competitions, enjoying the great outdoors, or cheering on my favorite sports teams—Go Cowboys!
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🎓 Undergraduate degree, Criminal Justice, University of North Texas 🎓 Graduate degree, Educational Leadership, University of North Texas 📜 EC-4 Generalist 📜 4-8 Social Studies 📜 8-12 Composite Social Studies 📜 Principal Certification
Jeffrey Saldivar, M.Ed.
I have worked in the field of education for over two decades, with recent years spent at DAEP serving as the Social Studies teacher. Previously, I held the position of Associate Principal at Texas Can Academy. Before that, I dedicated over a decade to Dallas ISD, where I served as Principal of Molina High School as well as Assistant Principal at Carter High School and W.T. White High School. My previous experience includes serving as a teacher and Athletic Director/Coach at Hector Garcia Middle School and J.L. Long Middle School.
In addition to my roles within schools, I have consulted across the United States, training teachers and administrators in a variety of school districts.
On a personal note, I have been married for many years. My spouse has also devoted a distinguished career as a bilingual teacher in Dallas. We have two children—a daughter and a son—as well as a granddaughter.
My interests include golf, hunting, traveling with my family, and supporting local sports teams such as the Cowboys, Mavericks, and Rangers. Finally, I cherish spending time with my granddaughter.
