CFISD Welcomes New Principals at Elementary, Middle School
Dr. Felicia HayesDr. Hayes has 22 years of experience in education. Her career began as a bus driver in College Station ISD in 2000 before becoming a high school social studies teacher in Aldine ISD in 2004. Dr. Hayes moved to CFISD in 2009 as a government teacher at Cypress Creek High School. She then became a district social studies curriculum coach in 2013, serving in that role for a year. Dr. Hayes was named an assistant principal at Watkins in 2014 and then was named the director of instruction at Watkins in 2016.
In addition, Dr. Hayes has served as a middle school summer school principal and has completed the CFISD Aspiring Principal Institute and the Rice Business Executive Education Academy.
Dr. Hayes earned her Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University and her Master of Education from Lamar University. She earned her Doctorate of Education from the University of Houston.
“I look forward to building strong relationships with students, staff, parents and the community,” Dr. Hayes said. “Together, we will set high expectations for our Huskies and provide the support they need to reach their maximum potential in middle school and beyond. I am so excited to be a part of the Hopper family!”
Kia WillisWillis has 22 years of experience in education, serving in private, charter and public schools. She started in CFISD at Birkes Elementary School in 2012 as a third grade teacher before becoming a special education teacher in 2013 and served in that role until 2017. Willis then moved to Wilson serving as a reading and language arts instructional specialist until being named an assistant principal at Warner Elementary School in 2018. In 2019, Willis moved to Andre’ as an assistant principal.
She also has served as a summer school principal at Holmsley Elementary School and has participated in the CFISD Aspiring Principal Institute and the Assistant Principal Leadership Academy.
Willis earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Baylor University and her Master in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She also earned her Educational Leadership/Principal Certification from Lamar University.
“I am truly blessed and honored to be selected to serve as the principal of Wilson Elementary School,” Willis said. “I look forward to returning to Wilson and continuing the traditions of excellence and kindness. I’m excited to reconnect with the staff and community as we partner together for student success.”
