I am thrilled to be the principal at Brandenburg Elementary! I’m blessed to lead a staff who became a nationally recognized Professional Learning Community (PLC) school for two years in a row, 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.   I look forward to working alongside parents, staff, and the community to ensure all our students continue to be successful and love learning. I cannot wait to see the growth and accomplishments our school will continue to achieve as we work together this year!

 I have a Bachelor’s degree in Bilingual Education from the University of North Texas and a Master’s degree in Leadership with a focus on Dual Language from the University of Texas at Arlington. Additionally, I have a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of North Texas. I’ve served in several different educational capacities: bilingual teacher, curriculum writer, college professor, academic specialist, and administrator. 

 Most importantly, I am the proud mother of two exceptional Brandenburg cougars.

I am thrilled to be the  Assistant Principal at Brandenburg Elementary! My greatest joy is serving our learning community at Brandenburg, interacting with our wonderful families, and nurturing relationships with our community members. A fun fact about me is that I attended Brandenburg Elementary as a student and now have the opportunity to give back to this amazing community.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Bilingual Education from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master’s degree in School Counseling from Lamar University.  Additionally, I have recently completed my Principal Certification at Lamar University. I’ve served in several different educational capacities: bilingual teacher, curriculum writer, and school counselor.  

 Most importantly, I am the proud mother of a Brandenburg cougar. 

Sam Bernal earned a Bachelor's degree in History from Texas State University. After teaching 3rd grade Bilingual at T.J. Lee and 5th grade Bilingual Science at Schulze, Mr. Bernal moved into administration. He earned his Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from SMU. Mr. Bernal is excited to be a part of the Brandenburg team.