{"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":"2026-08-19T13:57:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T18:57:24","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 fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/RNJH-Principal-Pedro-Lopez-768x768.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-28863\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/RNJH-Principal-Pedro-Lopez-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/RNJH-Principal-Pedro-Lopez-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/RNJH-Principal-Pedro-Lopez-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/RNJH-Principal-Pedro-Lopez-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/elementor\/thumbs\/RNJH-Principal-Pedro-Lopez-rc5308ufi9qv9r329cfy7ns0pe1hr2t65l6c5uiudg.png 250w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/RNJH-Principal-Pedro-Lopez.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\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 decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/09\/RNJH-AP-Malina-Bailey-768x768.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-28862\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"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-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.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\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=\"307\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/08\/Oubre2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-41837\" alt=\"Principal Oubre\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/08\/Oubre2.jpg 307w, https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonNorthJH\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/08\/Oubre2-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/>\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-06467a4\" data-id=\"06467a4\" 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-d844ee4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d844ee4\" 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 Jennifer Oubre (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 style=\"background-image: initial;background-position: initial;background-size: initial;background-repeat: initial;background-attachment: initial\"><span style=\"color: #242424\">I<\/span><span style=\"color: #242424\"> am excited to join the North family as Assistant Principal. This role is especially meaningful because Richardson has long been part of my family\u2019s story. Both of my parents grew up here, and my mom attended North Junior High!<\/span><\/p><p style=\"background-image: initial;background-position: initial;background-size: initial;background-repeat: initial;background-attachment: initial\"><span style=\"color: #242424\">I have had the privilege of serving as a math teacher, athletic coach, and most recently, Principal Resident at Mohawk Elementary. Throughout my career, I have seen how strong relationships help students feel supported, challenged, and empowered to succeed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"background-image: initial;background-position: initial;background-size: initial;background-repeat: initial;background-attachment: initial\"><span style=\"color: #212121\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #242424\">My husband and I are both proud to work in Richardson ISD, and we are grateful to be part of such a supportive community. Outside of school, I enjoy photography, traveling, music, and spending time with family and friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"background-image: initial;background-position: initial;background-size: initial;background-repeat: initial;background-attachment: initial\"><span style=\"color: #212121\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #242424\">What excites me most about North JH is its strong sense of community. I look forward to partnering with students, families, and staff to create a positive junior high experience where every student feels a sense of belonging and is encouraged to do their best.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"background-image: initial;background-position: initial;background-size: initial;background-repeat: initial;background-attachment: initial\"><span style=\"color: #212121\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #242424\">I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to North\u2019s proud tradition of excellence, celebrate student success, and build meaningful relationships along the way. I look forward to a wonderful year<\/span><span style=\"color: #242424\"> ahead. Go Vikings!<\/span><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"jennifer.schroeder@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-7d9c210 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7d9c210\" 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-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c84650\" data-id=\"2c84650\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\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-3338873 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3338873\" 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-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a613aaa\" data-id=\"a613aaa\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\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<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Principal Pedro Lopez 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. 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