Deshonta Everett, Principal 

Deshonta Everett has been selected as the new principal of Anderson Elementary School. With 12 years of experience in education, Everett previously served as an assistant principal at Welch Middle School for two years. Before joining HISD, he started his career as a middle school English teacher in Dallas ISD and served as an instructional coach, secondary ESL specialist and academic principal in the Crowley and Irving Independent School Districts. Everett holds a bachelor’s in English from Jackson State University, a master’s in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment from Walden University, another master’s in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of North Texas.

Michelle Dean, Principal 

Michelle Dean has been selected as the new principal of Frank Black Middle School.  Dean has 30 years of experience in education with the last 20 years in HISD. Dean came to Frank Black Middle School from Bellaire High School where she was a science teacher.  Dean began as the 7th grade Dean of Students at Black Middle School in 2016 where she worked to develop and enhance many of the programs there. Dean participated in HISD’s PCDO, and the Northwest Area’s Aspiring Leader’s program. Dean graduated with honors with a bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University and with a master’s degree from Stephen F. Austin in Educational Leadership.