Spring Branch ISD Featured News

 

Raymond Stubblefield is one of five Texas principals named as finalists for the prestigious honor, the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) announced. The Texas National Distinguished Principal will be named in May and will receive $10,000 and represent Texas at a gala in Washington, D.C.

 

“I’m honored and very grateful to be named as a finalist for this recognition,” Stubblefield said. “It’s really a recognition of the wonderful work of all of my colleagues at Spring Shadows and across Spring Branch ISD. We all do this work because we love our students and we are passionate about public education.”

 

“Undeterred by the uncertainty of the last year, these leaders have continued to serve their students and communities in bold and innovative ways,” TEPSA Executive Director Harley Eckhart said. “They’ve worked tirelessly to ensure their students and staff are safe and continuing to learn and grow. We’re honored to recognize them for their extraordinary work and leadership.”

 

Stubblefield was among 137 principals across Texas nominated for the award.

 

“Raymond is an outstanding principal, a natural leader who works hard every day and cares deeply about every student. We are honored to have him as part of the Spring Branch ISD family,” Superintendent Jennifer Blaine said.

 

The National Association of Elementary School Principals sets the criteria for the National Distinguished Principal award.

 

Stubblefield, a 33-year veteran educator, was named principal of Spring Shadows Elementary in 2020. He previously served as a principal in the Clear Creek and Aldine school districts, and was Elementary Principal of the Year in Aldine in 2019. He began his career in 1988 as a social studies teacher in Guatemala.