District News

WACO, TX (August 29, 2024) –With 16 years of experience in public education including more than a decade as a school administrator, University High School Principal Alonzo McAdoo is selected as Waco ISD’s executive director of secondary education.

 

“In my new role, I will focus on ensuring that our schools reach high levels of performance to benefit not only our students and the communities they serve but also the dedicated teachers and staff who make them exceptional,” McAdoo said. “As I transition into this new position, I will

continue to fulfill my responsibilities as principal of University High School. I am fully committed to devoting all of my attention to our school community until the new principal is appointed.”

 

McAdoo replaces David Hamilton who left the district to pursue a career in the private sector. McAdoo will continue to lead the UHS campus until his successor is named.

 

McAdoo began his career in Waco ISD as the principal of G. W. Carver Middle School for four years before transferring to serve as the principal of Cesar Chavez Middle School also for four years. He was promoted to University High School principal in 2022. During his time at UHS, McAdoo was named the Waco ISD 2022-2023 Principal of the Year and the Education Service Center Region 12 Bilingual and ESL High School Leader of the Year for support provided to non-English speaking students.

 

Waco ISD Superintendent Dr. Susan Kincannon said the district is fortunate to have McAdoo supporting campus leaders and teachers at its middle and high school campuses.

 

“Mr. McAdoo brings first-hand experience as a teacher and administrator at both the middle and high school levels to this position. He clearly understands the support secondary teachers and school leaders need,” Kincannon said. “His experience in serving diverse student populations and educational programs including bilingual, gifted, and special education will be beneficial in this position.”

 

McAdoo earned a Bachelor’s of General Studies from Fort Hays University and a Masters of Education from Tarleton State University. He is currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.