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2026 National Schools to Watch Administrator of the Year:
Christina Rather, Principal, Briscoe Middle School
Christina Rather of Texas has been named the 2026 National Schools to Watch Administrator of the Year. As Principal of Briscoe Middle School, Mrs. Rather is recognized for her visionary leadership and deep understanding of the unique developmental needs of young adolescents. Over her tenure, she has cultivated a school culture that prioritizes belonging, student agency, and academic growth.
Mrs. Rather has implemented innovative systems, such as flexible intervention and enrichment structures that support diverse learning needs and has created a wide range of student-led clubs and programs that encourage exploration and identity development. Her leadership has also strengthened social-emotional supports through initiatives like peer mentoring, transition programs, and a nationally recognized counseling program. These efforts ensure that every student feels supported, connected, and empowered to succeed during the critical middle school years. VIEW PRESS RELEASE
Congratulations to Principal Christina Rather and the team at Briscoe Middle School!
2026
The Texas Association of Secondary School Principals and
The National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform
are honored to designate and recognize the following
middle-level campuses as newly designated:
Chisum Middle School, Chisum ISD, Aaron Bridges, Principal
Foster Middle School, Longview ISD, Mary Taylor, Principal
Venus Middle School, Venus ISD, Kimberly Buck, Principal
Chisholm Trail ISD, Northwest ISD, Jennifer Higgins, Principal
WoodCreek Jr. High School, Katy ISD, Dr. Andrew Lowry, Principal
Briscoe Middle School, Northside ISD, Christina Rather, Principal
Elliott Grant Middle School, Corpus Chisti ISD, Raymond Garza, Principal
Crockett Middle School, Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD, David Credille, Principal
Eastlake Middle School, Socorro ISD, Gabriela Elliot, Principal
Coakley Middle School, Harlingen CISD, Elizabeth Minto-Bauer, Principal
Homer J. Morris Middle School, McAllen ISD, Rebecca Bechtold, Principal
The following middle-level campuses
as newly Re-designated “Schools to Watch”
Atlanta Middle School, Atlanta ISD, Redesignation 2, Jennifer Cross, Principal
Haltom Middle School, Birdville ISD, Redesignation 2, Carrie Welborn, Principal
Scott Johnson Middle School, McKinney ISD, Redesignation 2, Holly Rogers, Principal
Lone Oak Middle School, Lone Oak ISD, Redesignation 5, Tammy Ragsdale, Principal
Beverly Hills Intermediate School, Pasadena ISD, Redesignation 4, Ashley Collier, Principal
Rogers Middle School, Pearland ISD, Redesignation 2, Ajunta Thomas, Principal
Fort Settlement Middle School, Fort Bend ISD, Redesignation 2, Dr. Jennifer Williams, Principal
Marshall Kendrick Middle School, Pasadena ISD, Redesignation 1, Melissa Messenger, Principal
Sharyland North Junior High School, Sharyland ISD, Redesignation 3, Ivan Karr, Principal
Ricardo Estrada Middle School, Clint ISD, Redesignation 2, Ruby Rios, Principal
Morris Middle School, Pasadena ISD, Redesignation 1, Robin Cate, Principal
Congratulations to all 2026
Nationally Recognized Model Campuses!
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