SCUCISD board approves new Rose Garden Elementary principal

Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD, or SCUCISD board of trustees approved Leana Smoot as principal of Rose Garden Elementary School on May 22 for the 2025-26 school year.

Smoot will take over the position from Sarah Reed.

At a glance

For the past two years, Smoot has been an assistant principal at Samuel Clemens High School, according to a district news release. Prior to working for SCUCISD, Smoot served as a teacher, special education teacher, soccer coach, instructional coach and assistant principal within Killeen ISD.

Smoot holds an undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Tarleton State University and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Concordia University.

Notable quote

“I am enthusiastic about cultivating a school culture that thrives on collaboration with all stakeholders—parents, staff and the wider community,” Smoot said in the release.