During its April 15 special meeting, Montgomery ISD’s board of trustees named Kristy Starkey as the new career and technical education director ahead of the new CTE facility opening later this year.

The details

Starkey currently serves as an assistant principal at Montgomery High School and has served on the district's CTE Advisory Board. Superintendent Mark Ruffin said Starkey helped plan the opening of The DEN, which refers to MISD’s CTE and agricultural science centers.

The CTE and agricultural science centers are set to open at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year and are funded through the district’s $326.9 million 2022 bond, according to prior reporting.

Quote of note

“I am truly honored to step into the role of CTE director and campus principal, and I am filled with excitement for what lies ahead,” Starkey said. “My goal is simple: to help turn the hopes and dreams of this community into reality. I want our students to feel empowered to discover their strengths and passions, to explore new ideas and career paths and to navigate their futures with confidence.”