{"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":"2025-09-22T12:10:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T17:10:54","slug":"principal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/principal\/","title":{"rendered":"Principal"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3108\" class=\"elementor elementor-3108\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1d764cc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1d764cc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c0268fd\" data-id=\"c0268fd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fb3bc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4fb3bc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/elementor\/thumbs\/RNJH-Principal-Pedro-Lopez-rc5308ufi9qv9r329cfy7ns0pe1hr2t65l6c5uiudg.png\" title=\"RNJH Principal Pedro Lopez\" alt=\"RNJH Principal Pedro Lopez\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c0929a0\" data-id=\"c0929a0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-565a07d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"565a07d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Principal Pedro Lopez<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2837e16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2837e16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is an honor and a privilege to serve as the principal of Richardson North Junior High. I have heard so many amazing things about our students, campus, faculty, parents, and community. I am humbled and honored for the opportunity to be a part of this phenomenal team and community.<\/p><p>I graduated from the University of Houston with a double major in history and political science, before completing my master&#8217;s degree in educational leadership at Lamar University. Additionally, I am finalizing my dissertation defense at Abilene Christian University, where I will receive an EdD.<\/p><p>I began my career as a classroom teacher 19 years ago in the Houston area. I have had the privilege of serving the Richardson community for the past ten years, where I have led as an assistant principal and associate principal at JJ Pearce High School.<\/p><p>When I am not serving my community, I enjoy spending time with my family. My wife Lauren and I have two amazing children Graci and Bradley. Both of my children attend Prestonwood Elementary. My daughter is active in dance and my son plays baseball.<\/p><p>My passion is in creating a legacy for all of our students by providing them with a wide range of learning opportunities and preparing them for their future. I look forward to meeting and working with North Junior High staff, students, families and community members for the 2025-2026 school year.<\/p><p>My door is always open for questions, ideas, and feedback, and I&#8217;m excited to get started serving the Viking community.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"pedro.lopez@risd.org\">Email address<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3588ebd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3588ebd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-befa5af\" data-id=\"befa5af\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2157e8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2157e8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/RNJH-AP-Malina-Bailey-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-28862\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/RNJH-AP-Malina-Bailey-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/RNJH-AP-Malina-Bailey-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/RNJH-AP-Malina-Bailey-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/RNJH-AP-Malina-Bailey-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/RNJH-AP-Malina-Bailey.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0be62d9\" data-id=\"0be62d9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62ef7e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"62ef7e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Assistant Principal Malina Bailey (A-L)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3b9c0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3b9c0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>My name is Malina Bailey, and I am honored to introduce myself as the new Assistant Principal of Richardson North Jr. High. It is with great excitement and gratitude that I join this vibrant school community dedicated to student learning, growth, and success.<\/p><p>As an educator, I am passionate about creating a positive and inclusive school environment where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. I bring with me 10 years of experience in education, having served as an Assistant Principal for Liberty Jr High, and an Emergent Bilingual Specialist at Garland ISD in the Multilingual Department.\u00a0 I am committed to supporting our students, families, and staff as we work together to help each child reach their fullest potential.<\/p><p>At RNJHS we believe that strong partnerships between school and home are essential to a thriving learning experience. I look forward to meeting you, getting to know your children, and working collaboratively to ensure this year is one of growth, achievement, and joy for all.<\/p><p>Please know that my door is always open. Whether you have a question, concern, or simply want to say hello, I welcome the opportunity to connect with you.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"malina.bailey@risd.org\">Email address<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2898c89 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2898c89\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8df97d5\" data-id=\"8df97d5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aac89a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aac89a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/RNJH-AP-Amanda-Daniel-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-28861\" alt=\"RNJH AP Amanda Daniel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/RNJH-AP-Amanda-Daniel-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/RNJH-AP-Amanda-Daniel-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/RNJH-AP-Amanda-Daniel-150x150.png 150w, 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elementor-size-default\">Assistant Principal Amanda Daniel (M-Z)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9aa845 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9aa845\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hi my name is Amanda Daniel.\u00a0 I worked at Pearce High School as a Biology Teacher, Cheer Coach, Instructional Coach, and AP Testing Coordinator.\u00a0 As an Instructional Coach I supported Science, RLA, all new hires and planned professional developments.\u00a0 I then moved to be an Assistant Principal at Brentfield Elementary.\u00a0 My passion in education is engaging instruction and how to help students grow and succeed in the classroom and in life.\u00a0 My husband, Alex, and I live in the Pearce learning community with our daughter Helen.\u00a0 We love this community and I am 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