Birdville ISD NEWS for 05/23/2019

Richland High School Principal Announced

May 22, 2019 04:30 pm

Birdville ISD Superintendent Dr. Darrell Brown announced the appointment of Mark McCanlies as principal of Richland High School. He is replacing Carla Rix, who is retiring at the end of the 2018–19 school year. 

McCanlies has been principal at Richland Middle School since 2017. Prior to Richland Middle School, he was an associate principal at Richland High School from 2010–17, assistant principal at North Ridge Middle School from 2006–10, a teacher/coach at Richland High School from 1989–2006, a teacher/coach at North Richland Junior High from 1988–89, and a teacher/coach at Crockett Junior High in Odessa from 1987–1988. 

He earned his bachelor’s degree from Angelo State University and master’s degree from The University of Texas at Arlington. 

Assistant Director of Student Services Announced

May 22, 2019 04:15 pm

Birdville ISD Superintendent Dr. Darrell Brown announced the appointment of Greg Bicknell as assistant director of student services. He is replacing Lori Dazy, who is retiring at the end of the 2018–19 school year. 

Bicknell has been principal at Porter Elementary since 2013. Prior to Porter, he was principal at Smithfield Elementary from 2007–13, associate/assistant principal at Birdville High School from  

2003–07, assistant principal at North Richland Middle School from 2001–03, a teacher/coach at Haltom High School from 1996–2001, and a teacher/coach at Watauga Middle School from 1989–1996. 

He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of North Texas. 

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