Natalie Cardona-Villanueva was approved as the new principal of Williams Elementary School at 500 Mairo St., Austin. Austin ISD trustees approved the hire March 25 with the meeting’s consent agenda. Cardona-Villanueva had been serving the school in an interim principal capacity since December and has worked in Austin ISD since 1998, according to a news release from the district. She also has experience as a teacher, assistant principal and as an administrator in the elementary associate superintendent office, the release states. 512-414-2525. www.williams.austinschools.org