Date: September 20, 2025
Dear Bulldog Families,
We would like to share an important update regarding our campus leadership. Our beloved principal, Caroline Johnston, will be retiring effective September 30, 2025. We are deeply grateful for her service to McDade Elementary. We have appreciated her commitment to excellence and dedication to building positive, supportive learning environments.
We are pleased to announce that Terry Reid will serve as Interim Principal beginning September 22, 2025. Ms. Reid brings more than 25 years of experience in education and holds a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. For the past six years, she has successfully led McDade ISD’s Emergent Bilingual program. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated strong leadership in supporting students, teachers, and families, with a proven record of fostering growth and development for all.
During this transition, Ms. Reid, alongside Toby Freedman-Marshall, Elementary Counselor, will serve as the campus administration until further notice. We are confident that their combined leadership will ensure continuity and stability for our Bulldog Family.
Our district will continue the search for a permanent principal, and we will keep you informed as decisions are made. We sincerely appreciate your partnership in the nurturing and education of our students, and we look forward to the continued success of our school community.
Thank you for your support of McDade Elementary.
With appreciation,
Heather Stidham
Heather Stidham
Superintendent
McDade ISD