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Principal Michele Zupa
Hello Terrace Tigers,
My name is Michele Zupa and I am the principal of Richardson Terrace Elementary. This is my 7th year as principal of Terrace Elementary. I bring to you 27 years of educational experience with the last 24 years in Richardson ISD. Before coming to Terrace Elementary, I was the principal of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School and Greenwood Hills Elementary School. My educational experience has been as a teacher, reading specialist, master teacher, and assistant principal.
My greatest priority is to provide leadership that will continue to facilitate a school environment that builds relationships within the community, meets the instructional needs of each student, and prepares our students for the 21st Century. I look forward to working with the dedicated staff, parents, and community members of Terrace Elementary to provide the best possible education for our students.
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Assistant Principal Grant Bortnem
My name is Grant Bortnem, and I am the assistant principal of Richardson Terrace Elementary, the most amazing elementary school on the planet! 2022 begins my 6th year as the assistant principal and my 18th year in education. I have served in Richardson ISD since day one of being a brand-new teacher. In fact, I student-taught at Terrace back in 2005! Before returning to Terrace Elementary five years ago, I was an assistant principal at Skyview Elementary for three years. I was also a math specialist at Dover, a 6th-grade math/science teacher at Jess Harben, and a special education teacher at Yale and Bowie.
My greatest priority is ensuring every child, parent, staff member, and everyone who is invested in the success of Terrace Elementary has a voice and that they feel heard. We need support, input, and ideas from everyone to ensure we are meeting the needs of everyone who enters the doors every day. I am blessed and thankful to have the opportunity to serve the Terrace community.