Dallas ISD celebrates teaching excellence by recognizing outstanding educators who are making a difference in the lives of students every day. Meet 2022-2023 Principal of the Year finalist Julie Singleton, Central Elementary
Julie Singleton, a graduate of Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Education, and Lubbock Christian University with a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, is completing her seventh year as principal at Central Elementary School. Singleton began her career in education 29 years ago and has served in a leadership role in Dallas ISD for 22 years. She has increased student academic achievement and improved the culture and climate at elementary schools at risk of being labeled low performing by the state. Singleton has earned the distinction of Master Principal, which is awarded to top-performing principals who have demonstrated a high level of success in several areas, every year the district has awarded this distinction. Under her leadership, Central Elementary has earned one of the highest ratings in the district and state (“94-A,” pre-Covid, and “90-A,” post-Covid.) She attributes the school’s success to an intentional focus on the campus culture and climate, strong structures and systems, a dedicated instructional leadership team, an open-door policy, and on always making decisions that are best for students.
View the full list of the 2022-2023 Principal of the Year finalists here.
