<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3kiFke_1H44L4YT00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3kiFke_1H44L4YT00" width="381" height="533" ></figure>Nov. 13, 2026—Cournetté Hawkins, assistant principal at McGown Elementary School, was named the principal at Byrd Elementary School on Nov. 13. Hawkins replaces Dr. Amy Frank, who will retire in December.Hawkins has 20 years of experience in education. She began her career as a first-, second- and third grade teacher in Aldine ISD before becoming a third grade teacher at Andre’ Elementary School in 2014. Hawkins then became the instructional technology specialist at Andre’ in 2018 and served in that role until being named an assistant principal at Emery Elementary School in 2022. She was named to her current position at McGown in 2025.Hawkins has served in various leadership roles on campus and has participated in numerous professional development programs, including the CFISD Aspiring Principal Institute. She was also named Spotlight Teacher of the Year in 2008.Hawkins earned her Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Texas Southern University and her Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix. She also earned her principal certification from The University of Houston.“I am extremely honored to serve as the next principal at Byrd Elementary School,” Hawkins said. “I’m excited to connect with students, staff, families and the Byrd community and continue the strong tradition of excellence that the Byrd family has established. I’m thrilled to be a Byrd Bobcat!”</div></body>

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Nov. 13, 2026—Cournetté Hawkins, assistant principal at McGown Elementary School, was named the principal at Byrd Elementary School on Nov. 13. Hawkins replaces Dr. Amy Frank, who will retire in December. Hawkins has 20 years of experience in education. She began her career as a first-, second- and...

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Nov. 13, 2026—Cournetté Hawkins, assistant principal at McGown Elementary School, was named the principal at Byrd Elementary School on Nov. 13. Hawkins rep

CFISD names new principal for Byrd Elementary School

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