DR. TIMOTHY BENSON, PRINCIPAL, OUIDA BALEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dr. Benson is no stranger to the Royse City ISD family. Currently serving as the associate principal of RCHS, we are thrilled to have his twelve years of experience in education, with six as a campus administrator, heading to OBMS as the new leader.
Dr. Benson believes middle school students are in a unique phase academically, socially, and emotionally, and our systems must meet them where they are, recognizing that every student is capable of excellence with the right structures and relationships.
With experiences as associate and assistant principals at both secondary and elementary levels, athletic coordinator, teacher, and coach, we are confident in the positive impact Dr. Benson will bring to Ouida Baley Middle School. Welcome, Dr. Timothy Benson!
MICAH ARMSTRONG, PRINCIPAL, BOBBY SUMMERS MIDDLE SCHOOL
We are thrilled to introduce Mr. Micah Armstrong as the new principal of Bobby Summers Middle School! Mr. Armstrong is coming to us from J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson ISD, where he currently serves as an assistant principal.
Mr. Armstrong has sixteen years of experience in education, with six years as a campus administrator. Previous roles at both the middle and high school levels include summer school credit recovery principal, curriculum developer, and math teacher. He is known as an instructional leader with a superior work ethic.
Recognizing the importance of being an exceptional listener, Mr. Armstrong’s standard practice includes building relationships and emphasizing communication with students, parents, and staff. He believes that middle school is the perfect time to mold leaders!
We are confident that Mr. Armstrong’s experiences will have a significant positive impact on Bobby Summers Middle School. Please welcome Mr. Micah Armstrong!
AMANDA SNYDER, PRINCIPAL, W.R. FORT ELEMENTARY
Join us in welcoming Mrs. Amanda Snyder as W.R. Fort Elementary’s new principal! We are beyond excited to introduce Mrs. Snyder as the new leader of the campus!
Mrs. Snyder has a wealth of valuable experience with nineteen years in education, including five as a campus leader, and currently serving as the assistant principal of Herndon Elementary. Previous roles include assistant principal in Mesquite ISD, campus testing coordinator, math and science instructional coach, elementary teacher, and middle school teacher.
Cultivating a safe and nurturing learning environment, promoting engaging and relevant learning experiences in the classroom, empowering student voice and agency, and creating a culture of expectations and growth are some of Mrs. Snyder’s top priorities. She is a leader passionate about fostering a love of learning who believes relationships are key in partnering with staff, students, and parents.
With a track record of devotion to her students and staff, we are confident in the positive impact Mrs. Snyder will have on W.R. Fort Elementary. Join us in welcoming Mrs. Amanda Synder!