Northwest ISD names Edwina West-Dukes principal of Thompson Elementary School

The Northwest ISD board of trustees named Edwina West-Dukes as principal of J.C. Thompson Elementary School after former principal Leigh Anne Romer passed away in July.

The details

According to a district news release, West-Dukes most recently served as the principal of Heritage Elementary School in Keller ISD. Other positions she has held include:

• 2 years as an assistant principal in Keller ISD
• 4 years as an assistant principal in Fort Worth ISD
• 8 years as an elementary school teacher in Fort Worth ISD

The news release states that West-Dukes earned her bachelor’s degree from Prairie View A&M University and has a master's degree of education in educational leadership and policy studies, both from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Quote of note

“I am eager to join the Thompson Trailblazer community and build upon the amazing work that Dr. Romer created in her 12 years as principal,” West-Dukes said in the release. “One of my top priorities is to maintain a positive and welcoming campus culture, which motivates students and staff alike to continuously improve academically.”