The Northwest ISD board named three new principals at its secondary schools for the 2025-26 school year at its regular May 5 meeting. They are as follows:The details

According to a district news release, Harris currently serves as the district’s STEM coordinator, a role he has held for the past year. Prior to joining Northwest ISD, Harris spent six years in Keller ISD, where he held several leadership roles, including assistant principal, CTE coordinator, assistant director of technology and director of student information systems.

Porter has been principal of Brewer High School in White Settlement ISD for the past three years. Before that role, he was the district’s director of career and technical education.

Dickeson is currently principal of Trinity Meadows Intermediate School in Keller ISD, where he has served for the last two years. Prior to this, he was the principal of Parma Middle School in the Parma School District of Idaho for three years.

What they’re saying


“I am honored to serve the students, staff and families of Adams Middle School,” Mr. Harris said. “I look forward to building on the school’s strong foundation and working together to create innovative, supportive and engaging learning experiences for all students.”

“I look forward to getting to know the Northwest Texan community and continuing to build on its engaging culture while also focusing on high-quality academics and CTE programs to prepare students for their next chapters in life,” Porter said.

“Pike Middle School has an outstanding reputation, and my first priority is getting to know the students, staff, parents and community to build strong relationships,” Dickeson said.

A closer look


According to the news release, Harris is a graduate of Northwest High School and holds a master’s degree in educational administration from Lamar University and a bachelor’s degree in theatre production and design from the University of Texas at Arlington. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership at Tarleton State University.

Porter earned his doctorate in educational leadership from Tarleton State University, a master’s degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and bachelor’s degree from Southwest Baptist University.

Dickeson earned his master’s degree in educational administration from Lamar University and his bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University.