Principal

Phone: (972) 923-4771

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🎓 Undergraduate degree, Political Science, University of Utah 🎓 Graduate degree, Teaching, University of Utah

Michael Williams, M.Ed.

 

Mr. Williams has more than 15 years of experience in public education in North Texas. He and his wife have two children, a daughter (20), and a son (17). Mr. Williams and the Howard team strive to make a difference in the lives of students each day.

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Assistant Principals

      6th Grade

      Phone: (972) 923-4771

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      🎓 Undergraduate degree, Southwestern Assemblies of God University 🎓 Graduate degree, Southwestern Assemblies of God University

      Karina White, M.Ed.

       

      Mrs. White began her career in education at Waxahachie Junior High School in the year 2000. While at WJHS (which later became Finley Junior High School), she taught seventh and eighth-grade Technology Applications and seventh and eighth-grade ELAR. After 15 years in the classroom, Mrs. White took on the role of Secondary ELAR Curriculum Coordinator for Waxahachie ISD, where she served for three years. In the summer of 2018, Mrs. White joined the Howard family as an assistant principal.

       

      Mrs. White is bilingual and bi-literate in Spanish and English. She and her husband, Mark, have three amazing children who attend WISD schools. Karina loves country music, especially Brad Paisley and Keith Urban, and she loves to spend time watching musicals (especially ones in which her children are performing).

      7th Grade

      Phone: (972) 923-4771

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      Degrees and Certifications:

      🎓Undergraduate degree, Human Sciences, Tarleton State University 🎓Undergraduate degree, Secondary Education, University of Houston 🎓Graduate degree, Educational Leadership, Lamar University

      Marlie Mobley, M.Ed.

       

      Marlie Mobley has been an educator since 2001 and has served in administration in the role of assistant principal since 2015. She has instructional leadership experience in elementary, middle, and high school. Mrs. Mobley is passionate about helping learners find their path in life. She is a systematic servant leader who thrives on building impactful relationships with students, staff, and families.

       

      Mrs. Mobley has been married to her husband, who she met at Tarleton, since 2003. They have a daughter, who is a senior this year. Marlie loves spending quality time with family and creating lasting memories. 

      8th Grade

      Phone: (972) 923-4771

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      Degrees and Certifications:

      🎓 Undergraduate degree, UT Tyler 🎓 Graduate degree, Educational Leadership, Lamar University

      Christopher Lynch, M.Ed.

       

      Mr. Lynch earned his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Texas at Tyler and a master's degree in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. He began his educational career in 2015 as a teacher and coach at Tyler ISD. He has also served as the Assistant Principal and Discipline Coordinator at his alma mater, Chapel Hill High School in Tyler, TX.

       

      Mr. Lynch has been married to his wife, Stacie, since 2012. They have two daughters, the oldest, McKinna, and the youngest, Abigail. Mr. Lynch is a huge supporter of seeing his students excel academically, in extracurricular activities, and in life. He believes in building positive relationships with students, teachers, and stakeholders toward providing the most effective and engaging learning environment possible.