Carroll High School hires new principal from Coppell

by PegNews wire

School Board Trustees named Paul J. Giamanco as the new principal of Carroll High School in Southlake. The decision was made during Monday evening’s School Board meeting at Johnson Elementary School. Giamanco, known to most as “PJ,” is expected to begin his new duties in January.

Retiring Dawson Middle School Principal Trudie Jackson has been serving as interim during the fall semester. She began her duties in early September following the July resignation of Rick Westfall. He left to accept a four-year principal’s position at Keller High School. A total of 88 applicants were vying for the top post at CHS.

Giamanco has 10 years of experience in education – seven as a classroom teacher and three as a campus administrator. He has most recently been serving as Coppell High School’s Associate Principal. Giamanco was recommended as a finalist by a 26-member campus interview committee consisting of teachers, parents and central office administrators. The committee’s finalists were then interviewed by the Superintendent for consideration.

“We are excited to have PJ Giamanco join the Dragon family,” said Superintendent David J. Faltys. “He comes highly recommended by his colleagues in nearby Coppell, and will inherit a very positive and supportive staff and parent community at Carroll High School. We’re looking forward to great things under his leadership.”

Source: CHS