Congratulations are in order for district campus administrator Deidre Hannible who has been named Deputy Chief Academic Officer for DeSoto ISD.
Hannible is an alumnus of the University of North Texas and Prairie View A&M University, and holds masters degrees in Educational Leadership and Counseling. Before being appointed principal at East Middle School, she was the principal at Woodridge Elementary in DeSoto ISD. During her tenure, she led the campus from a near improvement required campus rating, to a campus with state distinctions.
As an educational leader with almost 20 years of experience serving students, teachers, and families, Hannible’s career has included a focus to develop, train, and implement curriculum and researched-based best practices to enhance student and teacher achievement.
Current East Middle School Assistant Principal Travis Anderson will assume the role of Interim Principal at EMS until the district appoints a permanent leader.