A resident of Dripping Springs, Frankhouser brings 25 years of experience in public education to DSISD, including 14 years in school administration. She has been a campus principal for the past nine years. She first served as the principal of Lake Travis Elementary before being chosen to open LTISD’s newest elementary campus. Prior to her years in elementary campus administration, Frankhouser served at the secondary level as an assistant principal for Lake Travis High School. Her diverse experience also includes time leading a Title 1 bilingual campus. Her years in administration are backed by 13 years of classroom teaching at Bowie and Travis High Schools.
“We are delighted to welcome Mrs. Frankhouser to DSISD," said Holly Morris-Kuentz, Superintendent of DSISD. "Her extensive experience and expertise as a campus principal, together with her enthusiasm and energy, make her the perfect next leader for Dripping Springs Middle School. Mrs. Frankhouser brings a unique balance of unyielding passion for students and staff with the keen ability to create and manage campuswide systems that lead to success. I know the DSMS community will benefit from her leadership."
Miller is currently in her fourth year as an assistant principal at Dripping Springs High School. She has served in public education for 20 years, including eight years in school administration. Before her time with DSHS, Miller served as an assistant principal at Dripping Springs Middle School. She has been an employee of DSISD since 2016. Before joining DSISD, Miller spent 14 years at Crockett High School in Austin ISD in a variety of roles, including nine years as a classroom teacher and coach, followed by promotions to instructional coach, academic facilitator, and ultimately assistant principal.
“Growing and promoting exceptional leaders internally within DSISD is so important to a healthy, thriving organization, and I am thrilled to announce Ms. Miller as the next principal of Sycamore Springs Middle School," Morris-Kuentz said. "Her drive to create successful student outcomes will be a perfect match for our SSMS community. She is an exceptional leader and educator and I cannot wait to watch her lead the SSMS community with the vision and tenacity she has exhibited within her career and throughout our rigorous interview process."
