College Station ISD names four new administrators

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -The CSISD Board of Trustees approved Penné Liefer, Christy Beaudry, Bridget Cooper, and Melanie Young to serve in administrative roles during its regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 20.

Penné Liefer was named CSISD’s assistant superintendent of teaching and learning. Liefer comes to CSISD from Bastrop ISD with 26 years of experience in education, 21 of which have been in administrative positions. Her career began as a math teacher before transitioning to campus administration, where she spent three years as an assistant principal, then four years as a principal in Humble ISD.

Throughout her career, Liefer has held various roles in central administration including director for campus and departmental support, executive director of curriculum, instruction, and assessment, chief academic officer, and associate superintendent of administrative services and human resources, which is her most recent role.

Liefer earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas State University and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Sam Houston State University.

“I feel very privileged and honored to serve College Station ISD in this role,” said Liefer. “I am excited to work with Dr. Harkrider and the dedicated team of educators and administrators that serve the students in this great district.”

Christy Beaudry was named CSISD’s executive director of special services. She joins CSISD from Clear Creek ISD with 21 years of experience in education, 16 of which have been in administrative roles. She began her career in Lumberton ISD as an elementary school teacher before taking positions as a diagnostician with education cooperatives, serving students from early childhood through 12th grade.

Beaudry spent eight years as a campus administrator, serving as an assistant principal for six years, and then as principal for two years. Moving into central administration, she served as the assistant director for early learning before transitioning to her most recent position as the director of special education.

Beaudry earned her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Master of Special Education, and Master of Educational Leadership from Lamar University.

“I’m humbled to have the opportunity to collaborate with staff, students and the College Station community in this role,” said Beaudry. “I’m looking forward to working alongside the special services team to support students and build capacity with department and campus staff.”

Bridget Cooper, CSISD’s assistant director of human resources, was named CSISD’s director of human resources. She has 26 years of experience in education, two of which have been in CSISD. She began her career as a fourth-grade teacher in Bryan ISD, where she spent 24 years serving in roles including Title I specialist, professional development specialist, Teacher Advancement Program master teacher, assistant principal, and principal. Cooper was named CSISD’s assistant director of human resources in 2022.

Cooper earned her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M University and a Master of Education in School Administration from Lamar University.

“There are so many great things going on in CSISD, and I am excited to continue to be a part of supporting the district and its staff in this role,” said Cooper.

Melanie Young, math interventionist at Southwood Valley Elementary, was named the assistant principal at Spring Creek Elementary. Young has 12 years of experience in education, nine of which have been in CSISD.

She started her career as an elementary school teacher in Bryan ISD where she taught for three years. Young came to CSISD and continued teaching for five years at Spring Creek Elementary before transitioning to academic leadership, where she currently serves as a math interventionist.

Additionally, she was named the 2020 Spring Creek Elementary Teacher of the Year, has participated in the CSISD Teacher Leadership Academy, serves as a CSISD teacher mentor, and serves on the CSISD curriculum writing team.

Young earned her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M University and a Master of Education in School Administration from Lamar University.

“I feel blessed to have the opportunity to serve as assistant principal at Spring Creek and be back with my Cardinal family,” said Young. “Amazing things are happening on this campus and I can’t wait to be a part of it as we learn and grow together. While I’m sad to leave Southwood Valley, I’m excited for the relationships I will get to build with new staff, students, and families.”