ROYSE CITY, TX- MAY 13, 2025
Royse City Independent School District (RCISD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Jamila Thomas as the new principal of Harry Herndon Elementary School. Ms. Thomas brings two decades of educational experience to the district, most recently serving as an elementary school principal in Richardson ISD.
Throughout her career, Ms. Thomas has demonstrated strong leadership in various roles. She previously served as an area academic facilitator, where she supported academic initiatives, instructional practices, and leadership development across 14 campuses. Her experience also includes positions as an associate principal, dean of instruction, and assistant principal at both elementary and secondary levels. Notably, she has four years of experience as a campus principal.
Colleagues describe Ms. Thomas as "a strong instructional leader who is dedicated to fostering strong instruction and has a genuine passion for students and families." She is recognized for her passionate and results-oriented approach, consistently improving student outcomes through strategic instructional leadership and data-driven decision-making.
RCISD anticipates that Ms. Thomas' extensive experience in both campus and district leadership will be a significant asset to Harry Herndon Elementary and the district's leadership team. The district extends a warm welcome to Ms. Jamila Thomas.
Highlights of Ms. Thomas’ experience include:
Experience with successful implementation of professional learning communities (PLCs) and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)
Experience leading diverse student populations
Experienced instructional coaching with educators and campus leadership teams
Experience in elementary as an area academic facilitator, assistant principal, and principal
Experience in secondary as an educator, dean of instruction, campus testing coordinator, associate principal, and academic dean
Served on TEA Principal Residency Grant Team
Trained in Solution Tree PLCs at Work, Effective Schools Framework, Teaching Trust, Emergent Tree Social and Emotional Behavior Wellness, and and Deloitte Courageous Principals