DR. BRIAN MERRELL
Bryan,TX
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director of School Leadership - Secondary
Bryan Independent School District
08.2018 - Current
- Lead and oversee all secondary campuses, CTE (Career and Technical Education) program, Fine Arts
- Lead and coordinate district initiatives, school naming committees, BISD boundary and bond committees, student leadership groups (BISD Ambassadors)
- Lead and oversee BISD DAEP (District Alternative Education Program) and alternative high school M.C Harris High School
- Cabinet member and a direct report to the Superintendent.
Waller High School Principal
Waller Independent School District
06.2010 - 08.2018
- Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at the campus level in a Title 1 district
- Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instruction and student achievement
- 2011, 2013, and 2017 Principal of the Year
- During my principalship, Waller High School achieved a Recognized status (1st ever), as well as, received its highest rating of a 92
- During my principalship, Waller High School either won UIL Academics or finished second every year
- Placing 1st- three years and sending multiple students to state winning a total of five UIL state championships.
Schultz Middle School and Schultz Junior High Principal
Waller ISD
06.2005 - 06.2010
- Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at the Intermediate Level (5th and 6th Grade)
- Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at the Middle School Level (6th-8th Grade)
- 2007 and 2009 Principal of the Year
- Direct and manage the transition from an Intermediate Campus to the Middle School Campus
- Schultz Middle School and Schultz Junior High received a Recognized Status at both levels (1st Time for any WISD Campus).
Assistant Principal and Teacher
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
08.1999 - 06.2005
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Education Administration
Texas A&M University
12.2009
Master of Education - Education Administration
Texas A&M University
08.2001
Principal Summer Institute - undefined
Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology/ Chemistry
Texas A&M University
08.1998
N2 Learning Principals' Institute - undefined
Awards
- 2021 Brazos Valley African American Museum Inductee
- Boys and Girls Country Lifetime Support Award
- 2023 Friend of Alternative Schools Award
Timeline
Executive Director of School Leadership - Secondary
Bryan Independent School District
08.2018 - Current
Waller High School Principal
Waller Independent School District
06.2010 - 08.2018
Schultz Middle School and Schultz Junior High Principal
Waller ISD
06.2005 - 06.2010
Assistant Principal and Teacher
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
08.1999 - 06.2005
Doctor of Philosophy - Education Administration
Texas A&M University
Master of Education - Education Administration
Texas A&M University
Principal Summer Institute - undefined
Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology/ Chemistry
Texas A&M University