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 Photo: Yanira Oliveras Principal It is truly a privilege and an honor to be the principal of John R. Good Elementary. Like many of the students and families we serve at Good, I was born and raised outside of the United States. I was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I went to the Colegio Espíritu Santo from first grade through twelfth grade, where the primary language of instruction was Spanish. English was another subject, just like math and science. I left Puerto Rico in 1990 to attend Penn State University in the United States. I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and my Masters degree in Curriculum & Instruction at Penn State. After I earned my Bachelor’s degree, I returned to Puerto Rico, where I taught kindergarten at a small private school. I later returned to Penn State to complete my graduate studies. In 1997, Carlos, my husband, and I decided to move to Texas. It was then that I came to Good for the first time. I was a bilingual second and third grade teacher. In 2001, I became a district mathematics coordinator for the MacArthur Cluster. After working with other campuses for a year, I had the opportunity to return to Good as an assistant principal. Although I had a great job and enjoyed it fully, I resigned in 2003 after the premature birth of my daughter, Carolina Isabel. Carolina is now a healthy young girl who can’t wait to go to school. After spending a year and a half as a full time mother, it was time to come back to Good. I was lucky to have the opportunity to return to Good as an assistant principal in 2005. I have enjoyed every day of my job ever since I came to Good in 1997. The students at John R. Good captivated my heart back in 1997. My dream has always been to be a school principal. After coming to Good in 1997, my dream was to be principal at John R. Good. I am honored and grateful to have the opportunity to serve as principal of a school such as Good, where every staff member believes all children can learn! As principal, I assure every child and parent that the faculty and staff will continue to work diligently to ensure the success of every child that walks through our doors. Teachers, support staff and administrators will continue to work together to provide each and every child the education they need to succeed in the 21st century. I invite all parents to become an active member of our learning community. Your involvement in your child’s education is crucial to his/her success. I am looking forward to continuing my work with the students and families of John R. Good. I know we will have a great school year! 
Photo: Douglas Love Assistant Principal It is an honor to be a part of the administrative team and serve as assistant principal at John R. Good Elementary. Our campus is known for providing an outstanding education to the students in which it serves. This success stems from the collaboration of students, staff, and members of the community. I earned my
Bachelor's Degree in
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Photo: Wendi Vaughn Assistant Principal Hello, my name is Wendi Vaughn. I am excited to be serving John R. Good Elementary as an assistant principal. I am bringing over 15 years of experience in education with me to Good. I graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1992 with my Bachelor’s Degree. I taught 6th grade for 5 years in Oklahoma before moving to Texas. My other experience has been here in Irving teaching 3rd and 4th grade Gifted and Talented. I feel extremely privileged to work with such a dedicated staff, diverse student body, and loving parents. My husband, Mike, is also an educator for Irving ISD. We have two beautiful children, Riley and Connor. It is my aspiration to be a supporter of the teacher, an advocate for the student, and to encourage a love for learning. I welcome you to come and see me if you have questions, concerns, or praises. My door is always open. It is an honor to serve all of the stake holders of John R. Good Elementary.
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