Mr. Travis Anderson will assume the role of Interim Principal at EMS. He is an instructional leader with over 20 years of educational experience as a classroom teacher, an athletic coach, and a campus administrator. He is a graduate of Southern University at New Orleans, where he received his Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education, and is an alumnus of the University of New Orleans, where he received his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration. He has recently completed the Superintendent Certification Program at Lamar University. Mr. Anderson is a 13-year employee of Desoto ISD and has taught at Cockrell Hill Elementary and The Meadows Elementary, where he was awarded Teacher of the Year in 2010. Mr. Anderson has also served as Assistant Principal at both East and West Middle Schools. His vision is to create a safe and nurturing environment where parents want to send their children; an environment where teachers are eager to teach, students enjoy learning, and employees want to work.
In his educational career, he has demonstrated the ability to develop teachers, cultivate positive relationships, and enhance student achievement. It is his life-long passion to teach, mentor, and inspire others, and is eager to partner with families and the community to promote and sustain student success.