At the November 18 Bryan ISD School Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved experienced educator Dr. Desiree Caperton to lead Bryan Collegiate High School (BCHS) as its principal. She will take the helm as only the third principal since the school opened in 2007, taking over for Tommy Roberts as he moves into district administration as Executive Director of Human Resources. This move marks a return to Bryan’s early college high school for Dr. Caperton, who previously served as the school’s associate principal.
Bryan ISD Superintendent Ginger Carrabine said the transition will be seamless because of Dr. Caperton’s experience at Bryan Collegiate as associate principal. There is also a plan for her departure from Jane Long Intermediate School.
“We are excited for our school community,” Ms. Carrabine said.
With over 21 years of experience in the district and 26 years in education, Dr. Caperton has served in a variety of leadership roles at multiple levels including as principal, associate principal, teacher, coach, high school counselor and compliance coordinator. Prior to this post, Dr. Caperton has led as principal at Fannin Elementary School and Jane Long Intermediate School.
Dr. Caperton earned her Doctor of Educational Leadership degree from Prairie View A&M University, a Master's degree in Secondary Education, and a second Master of Arts in Counseling from Sam Houston State University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas, where she also ran Division 1 Cross Country and Track. Dr. Caperton currently holds principal, counselor, and teacher certifications.
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