Principal Irene Aguilar
Hello and welcome to Liberty Junior High!
As the principal of Liberty Junior High School, I am proud and honored to be part of a team of committed leaders who learn and grow alongside one another as we create a safe and loving environment where students will thrive socially and academically. Our Liberty students and staff see the value in what we bring to one another and our community around us.
I have been dedicated to the field of education for 28 years in the roles of middle school teacher, assistant principal, principal for twelve years, and central staff. During my tenure as a campus principal, I have had the great pleasure to serve students, staff and families at the elementary, middle school and high school levels. I am thrilled to bring my skills as an educational leader and learner to Liberty Junior High to help create collaborative systems to ensure student success.
I am truly honored to serve the students, teachers, and community of Liberty Junior High. As a life-long learner, I am eager to dive into learning all about our school culture and community to listen how, together, we can continue to work towards making Liberty Junior High a premier school in Richardson ISD. This is truly an exciting time to be an educator and I am honored to lead our school’s learning!
My door is open and your input is always welcome. The 2024-2025 school year is going to be amazing!
GO Patriots!
Irene Aguilar
Principal
Assistant Principal Malina Bailey
My name is Malina Bailey and I have served families in education for the past 7 years. It is my pleasure to join Richardson ISD and continue to connect with families and provide enriching life experiences to our youth. I have obtained an Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education, and a Master degree in Adult Learning and Training. Additionally, I have been honored in the 2004-2005 edition of The National Dean’s List. My educational path was non-traditional. I went back to school through an online program as a single mom of three with little educational or work experience.
I was able to work fulltime, tend to my elementary boys (at the time), and doubled up on fulltime courses at Grand Canyon University for the quickest path to completing a degree. I graduated with honors and changed the course of my life for myself and my children. I believe in the power of education and the ability to change lives through education. I worked in Educational Sales through private university enrollment services, and found my way to Garland ISD as an ESL teacher. My children are half Arabian and I was familiar with learning a second language and bilingualism, through my family experiences. I taught in Garland for three years and became an LPAC Representative and specialist in the ESL program for the past four years. Through that time I became a coach, trainer, student advocate, program expert, and completed my administrative internship. I am now pleased to experience this new adventure at Liberty Jr Jigh and opportunity to bring my skills and craft to RISD.
Assistant Principal Josh Baird
I am supported by my lovely wife Jen, who also works in education, my sons, and our two dogs.
After 12 years in Garland ISD, I am joined Liberty. I have been a part of the Liberty family now for 5 years. I bring with me a passion for junior high students. I look forward to working with you and supporting Liberty in any way possible.
Assistant Principal Amiee Himler
My name is Amiee Himler. I graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, as well as well as with a Mathematics Teacher Certification through their UTeach Dallas program. The UTeach Dallas program is how I became connected with RISD, which is where I found my home away from home.
I started my career as a High School Math Teacher at RHS and then, after staying home for a short while with my precious children, I came back to RISD as a High School Math Teacher at LHHS, which is also where I grew as an educational leader. During this time, I completed my Masters of Arts in Mathematics Education through the University of Texas at Dallas. I also found myself expanding my support of students and staff in RISD from the high school campus to the district by joining the Teaching & Learning Department as a Secondary Math Specialist and then a PreK – 12 STEM Specialist. This may be no surprise, but I am passionate about creating opportunities to support people in recognizing that there is no such thing as a “math person” but rather we are all simply striving to strengthen our problem solving skills and apply that to a variety of real world scenarios.
While I loved my time at central office, I missed the daily interactions with students and staff, so I pursued my Masters of Education in Educational Leadership at the University of North Texas and began my principalship journey here at Liberty Junior High. It is an honor and pure joy to be part of our Liberty Junior High family and community.
When I’m not working, I am somewhere spending time with my family, who I briefly mentioned earlier. I am married to my college sweetheart, Josh, and we have two wonderful children, Stephen and Madison. Our favorite things to do together are play strategy board games and travel around the United States. It is because of their love and support that I have grown into who I am today!
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