{"id":3108,"date":"2021-09-27T11:29:50","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T16:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.risd.org\/schooltestwp3\/?page_id=3108"},"modified":"2024-08-01T15:47:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T20:47:12","slug":"principal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/ForestridgeES\/principal\/","title":{"rendered":"Principal"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Principal Brenda McCollum<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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I began my educational journey 24 years ago as a classroom teacher in Lake Dallas ISD. In addition to 13 years of classroom experience, I served LDISD  as an Instructional Coach and Elementary Curriculum Coordinator.  I joined Richardson ISD in 2020 and have had the privilege to serve the Audelia Creek Elementary community as Assistant Principal for the past 4 years. <\/em><\/p>\n

On a personal note, my husband, Craig and I have 3 children who we enjoy supporting and encouraging along their adult journeys. Our oldest son, Tyler and his wife Kelby,  are expecting a baby in July. Our 1st grandbaby! Our middle son, Cade, will be graduating from Oklahoma Wesleyan University in August with a Master\u2019s degree in Finance. Emma, our youngest daughter, is a Sophomore at Oklahoma State University. Raising them has been the greatest joy of my life!<\/em><\/p>\n

I  am eager to begin this journey with you and look forward to getting to know each of you better.  Please know that my door is always open for you. As a leader, I am here to listen, support and collaborate.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Welcome to Forestridge Elementary, home of the proud roadrunner! Our goal is to provide a positive learning environment and meet students’ needs so they can learn and grow. Our school has a rich legacy in academic excellence; diversity; and a knowledgeable, capable and caring faculty and staff.<\/p>

We welcome you to partner with us as we engage and grow our students socially and academically. I look forward to working with you this year, as it is sure to be full of amazing learning and growth opportunities.<\/p>

As your Principal, it is important to me that everyone – students, families, and teachers, feel welcome at Forestridge, and are excited to be here! So please let me know if I can assist you in any way. I can be reached at (469) 593-8500<\/a> or by email at michelle.gabriel@risd.org<\/a>.<\/p>

Sincerely,
Michelle Gabriel
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