[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the recommendation of Mandy Sargent as principal of Rooster Springs Elementary at its June 26 meeting. Sargent has been the school’s assistant principal for the past two years.
Before becoming the assistant principal at Rooster Springs Elementary, Sargent was the district’s Coordinator for Learning and Innovation for two years. Previously, Sargent spent two years as an Education Specialist at Region 13 following six years as an instructional strategist at Kyle Elementary in Hays CISD. She started her career in Round Rock ISD, where she taught seventh-grade math and fourth grade.
“I have felt drawn to the Rooster Springs Elementary community as a district employee, a parent and a community member,” said Sargent. “I believe in the vision of Dripping Springs ISD and am excited to work side by side with our staff and parents to continue to move our campus forward. I am fully committed to the long-term success of this school and every one of our students, and am honored to be entrusted this opportunity.”
Sargent earned her bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin University (Interdisciplinary Studies) and her master’s degree (Educational Leadership) from Texas State University.
Sargent will assume her new role immediately. Steps will be taken to fill the RSE assistant position she is vacating.
