Keller ISD - New Principals

Keller ISD announces principals for two new schools

The Keller Independent School District is pleased to announce the names of the two individuals approved for principal at Elementary #20 (on Timberland) and Elementary #21 (on Sandshell).

The district and community interview committees strongly recommended Angie Nayfa as the principal of Elementary School #20 (Timberland).
Nayfa is currently the assistant principal at Independence Elementary. After two successful years at North Riverside as an assistant principal, Nayfa was selected to assist Kathleen Vaghy in opening Independence Elementary in order to prepare her for future new school opportunities.
"Angie has proven her ability to work with parents, students and staff in bringing together diverse populations and creating a sense of family and pride in a new school," said Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Penny Benz.

Prior to North Riverside Elementary, Nayfa served one year as the administrative assistant at Bear Creek Intermediate and has five years experience as a classroom teacher in the Keller ISD.

She was the North Riverside Teacher of the Year and district Teacher of the Year finalist in 2003. She holds a master's degree in educational leadership from Midwestern State University and a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of North Texas.


Tony Johnson was approved as the principal at Elementary School #21 (on Sandshell).
Johnson is currently in his second year as the assistant principal at South Keller Intermediate.

"Mr. Johnson has been directly involved in the development and implementation of the aligned curriculum both at SKI and in the KHS vertical team. In the past two years he has developed a deep knowledge of what kids in Keller ISD have to know to be successful at the intermediate level," stated Ms. Benz.

Tony was selected as an assistant principal at South Keller Intermediate because of his experience of four years as the assistant principal at John Good Elementary in Irving ISD. Tony's experiences at John Good Elementary prepared him for leadership of diverse populations and for working with at-risk students. He spent six years teaching an integrated curriculum of physical education to students PK-6th grade.
He holds a master's degree in educational administration from the University of Texas at Arlington and bachelor's and master's degrees in kinesiology from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 12 March 2008 )