MIDLAND Summer is often a time for educators to rest and recharge, but for some Midland ISD rising leaders and teachers, it is a time to sharpen their skills and gain experience in new roles. Four MISD campuses are hosting summer programming, and all four are being led by principals as they prepare to advance as campus leaders.
Griselda Rosales is currently an assistant principal at Scharbauer Elementary, but this summer she is the Principal of Summer Learning at Bush Elementary.
“I am excited about the opportunity to be a campus principal for summer programming,” Rosales said in a news release. “It is my first opportunity to lead a campus and oversee all campus operations, including programming, coaching, hiring and leading all staff and students.”
Over the last four years, Rosales has continually taken advantage of learning and mentorship opportunities with MISD. As an experienced teacher, she became involved with Opportunity Culture as a Multi-Classroom Leader (MCL), where she mentored other teachers.
Under the mentorship of then-Bonham principal, Tricia Teran, she was inspired to become an assistant principal and earned her Masters in Administration and Leadership, as well as her principal certification. Last summer, Rosales secured a position as an assistant principal and continued learning under the mentorship of Principal Sally Smith of Scharbauer Elementary. She was even named MISD Assistant Principal of the Year for the 2023-24 school year.
She plans to participate in the MISD Aspiring Principals Academy in the fall, which is a program that prepares assistant principals for future campus leadership. The summer principal role provides a platform for her to demonstrate newly acquired skills before she steps into the role of campus principal in the future.
In addition to developing leaders, many teachers are expanding their knowledge by working “outside the box.” For example, a teacher who usually works with second grade students may work with third grade students, which gives them insight into the skills necessary for future success.
