Assistant Principals Recognized with Peer-Based Award
Twenty administrators have been named TEPSA Region Assistant Principals of the Year. This peer-based award recognizes assistant principals for their commitment to student learning as evidenced by exceptional school leadership.
One of these educators will be selected as the 2026 NAESP National Assistant Principal of the Year for Texas. Supported by Horace Mann, the national award recognizes leaders who are committed to excellence through programs designed to meet the academic and social needs of all students; have firmly established community ties with parents and local business organizations; show strong educational leadership by setting high expectations for school staff and students; and exhibit exceptional leadership in a particular school program.
Honorees will be recognized at the Legacy Leaders Celebration, Monday, June 8 at the Round Rock Kalahari.
The 2026 TEPSA Region Assistant Principals of the Year are:
- Alissa Campbell, Shary Elementary, Sharyland ISD, Region 1
- Wesley Sanchez, Clark Elementary, Gregory-Portland ISD, Region 2
- Teralee Wagner, Rowland Elementary, Victoria ISD, Region 3
- Amanda Faubion, Kilpatrick Elementary, Katy ISD, Region 4
- Torrey Gomez, Hillcrest Elementary, Nederland ISD, Region 5
- Amy Carpentier, Brule Elementary, Navasota ISD, Region 6
- Brittany Middendorf, West Side Elementary, Jacksonville ISD, Region 7
- Lesley Dotson, Hileman Elementary, Queen City ISD, Region 8
- Rebecca Alfert, Franklin Elementary, Wichita Falls ISD, Region 9
- Brinkley Curry, Butler Intermediate, Quinlan ISD, Region 10
- Rose Eatmon, Crouch Elementary, Crowley ISD, Region 11
- Brittney Uselton, Rogers Elementary, Rogers ISD, Region 12
- Mandi Vogel, Blackland Prairie Elementary, Round Rock ISD, Region 13
- Christina Dooley, Stafford Elementary, Abilene ISD, Region 14
- Shelby Vara, Northwest Elementary, Brownwood ISD, Region 15
- Kendra Almanza, Farwell ISD, Region 16
- Sandra Jimenez, Central Elementary, Lubbock-Cooper ISD, Region 17
- Audrey Birks, Carver Center, Midland ISD, Region 18
- Vanessa Carrasco, MacArthur PK-8 School, El Paso ISD, Region 19
- Susaye Scott, Honor Elementary, East Central ISD, Region 20
“These assistant principals have been instrumental in fostering a supportive and vibrant learning environment in their school communities. We are honored to celebrate their leadership and unwavering commitment to ensuring Texas students thrive,” said TEPSA Executive Director Harley Eckhart.
TEPSA, whose hallmark is educational leaders learning with and from each other, has served Texas PK-8 school leaders since 1917. Member-owned and member-governed, TEPSA has more than 5,900 members who direct the activities of more than 3 million PreK-8 school children.
