Judd Cathey

Knowledgeable educational leader with 20 years overall in education and 3 years as a campus administrator. Have a track record in guiding an elementary campus toward academic excellence. Experienced in building team collaboration and effective communication with staff, parents, and community. Dedicated to educator development and creating a positive school culture.

• 4-8 Core Subjects with STR
• 4-8 Social Studies
• EC-12 Health
• EC-12 Physical Education
• 6-12 Business Education
• EC-12 Principal as an Instructional Leader

• Direct and manage overall campus operations
• Responsible for campus instructional programs ensuring high levels of instruction and student achievement
• Select, train, supervise and evaluate staff
• Foster team building among staff members
• Act as the campus behavior coordinator in accordance with state laws
• Develop and administer campus budgets
• Build a common vision for campus improvements with staff and community
• Manage school facilities
• Help establish campus/district safety protocols and emergency procedures

• 7th grade Math teacher
• MS Social Studies teacher (6th-8th grades)
• MS and HS Health teacher (8th and 9th grades)
• DAEP/ISS instructor
• MS and HS Physical Education teacher
• 8th grade BIM teacher

• Head HS/MS boys track and field coach for Sudan ISD
• Assistant Coach for 2A Division II football state finalist
• Head HS/MS boys track and field coach for Hamlin Collegiate ISD
• Defensive Coordinator for 3A football program at Merkel ISD with 3 HS and 2 MS teams
• Head powerlifting coach of a 3A program at Merkel ISD for 2 years
• Head HS boys track and field coach of a 3A program at Merkel ISD
• Responsible for handling athletic budgets for powerlifting and track and field programs
• Development and implementation of MS and HS boys and girls weight and conditioning programs