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WACO, TX — With more than 10 years of experience in traditional ISD and public school settings, Dr. Barbara Page has been selected as the new principal of Kendrick Elementary. Page most recently served as the Assistant Principal and former Dean of Students at Rapoport Academy Public School in Waco.

Prior to her leadership at Rapoport Academy, Page served as a classroom teacher at Midway ISD, where she mentored student teachers and navigated hybrid learning environments. She also brings valuable experience from within Waco ISD, having served as a member of a campus turnaround team that successfully supported a school in exiting Improvement Required (IR) status through strong STAAR performance.

In selecting the new leader for Kendrick, the district prioritized feedback gathered from the Kendrick community through a Thought Exchange survey. The key themes from the community emphasized finding a leader who could thrive in a bilingual community, someone who would advocate for and foster a caring work environment for staff, and an educator with a genuine heart for students and the neighborhood. 

"Dr. Page is a proven instructional leader who leads from the heart with a deep commitment to improving student outcomes and strengthening teacher effectiveness," said Dr. Tiffany Spicer, Superintendent of Waco ISD. "Her extensive experience in leading staff, guiding a positive campus culture, and using data-driven decision-making to advance bilingual education makes her the ideal fit to lead Kendrick Elementary as a devoted advocate for our students, our staff, and our community."

While serving as assistant principal, Page led campus-wide systems that resulted in a reduction of discipline referrals, increased student attendance, and opportunities leading to increased stakeholder involvement. In addition to the fiscal responsibility during her tenure, teacher attrition on campus points to a stable learning environment and positive climate. 

Beyond the campus level, Page has contributed to statewide education as a Texas Education Agency (TEA) High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) Reviewer, evaluating K-12 math materials for rigor and usability, and as a Teach Plus Texas Policy Fellow. This combination of systems-level expertise and a results-oriented approach forms the foundation of Page’s vision for her new role. 

"I am incredibly excited to lead Kendrick Elementary and to focus on fostering a campus culture where every student and staff member continues to feel a deep sense of belonging and empowerment,” Dr. Page said. “My goal is to lead systems that are deeply aligned to student needs and campus improvement goals, while partnering with families and community stakeholders to strengthen trust and ensure a safe, supportive learning environment where every child can excel."

Page earned her Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in K-12 Educational Leadership from Baylor University. She also holds a Master of Science in Educational Administration from the University of Texas at El Paso and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

Dr. Page will officially begin her new role as principal of Kendrick Elementary this summer.