Rutherford Elementary: Alumni Principals Lead School into 60th Year

Rutherford Elementary's Legacy

• 🏫 Rutherford Elementary is celebrating its 60th year, with two alumni, Cassie Wilburn and Christy Carter, now serving as its principal and assistant principal.
• 💡 The school has undergone significant changes since its founding in 1965, moving from an original wooden building to a new facility in 2018.
• 🎯 Originally a monolingual campus, Rutherford now serves all students, regardless of the language they speak, embodying the motto "where the best begins."

Giving Back to the Community

• 💖 Both principals feel a deep connection to the school, having attended it as children and now leading it.
• 🌟 They express pride in giving back to the community where they grew up, emphasizing their dedication to the school as part of their identity.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The commitment extends to their own families, with one principal bringing her children to the same school she attended and now leads.

Commitment to Students and Future

• 📈 Rutherford Elementary has maintained a B rating from the Texas Education Agency.
• 🏡 The school fosters a sense of home for its students, encouraging them to take care of the campus.
• 🌱 The leadership aims to build a lasting institution that supports the community's children, honoring its past and investing in the future.