On March 28, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees approved new principal appointments for Casey, Patton and Walnut Creek elementary schools and Burnet and Martin middle schools.

David Dean will lead Burnet Middle School. Dean most recently served as Burnet Middle School's interim principal. 

Lina Villarreal was appointed to lead Casey Elementary School. Villarreal most recently served as interim principal at Casey.  

Monica de la Garza-Conness will lead Martin Middle School. Garza-Conness most recently served as Martin Middle School's academic dean.

Amanda Brantley was appointed to lead Patton Elementary School. Brantley recently served as principal of Pearl Stephens Elementary School in Perry, Ga.

Trustees approved the appointment of Dinorah Bores to lead Walnut Creek Elementary School. Bores recently served as interim principal at Walnut Creek.