COUNTY LIFE
Former longtime Bowie teacher leads Gold-Burg as its new principal
This is an ongoing series of stories The News will be publishing as the new school year opens to introduce administrative changes within the county’s school districts.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
For Kim Williams her new job as Gold-Burg School principal is akin to a homecoming as she returns to the area where she grew with excitement to work with old friends and continue her nearly 30 years as an educator.
Williams comes to Gold-Burg with her husband Gordon who will be head football coach for the Bears. Kim relates she was hired before Gordon when Principal Jay Johnson left the job. Johnson also had been serving a dual role as football coach, so that vacancy came open. That unlikely circumstance brought the Williams’ family back to Montague County.
The 52-year-old principal is a 1983 graduate of Bowie High School. Her parents Dr. Eddie R. and Pat Chandler moved the family to Bowie in 1975 when she was a fourth grader. After high school graduation, she attended Midwestern State University for two years and then earned a bachelor of arts degree from Texas Woman’s University with a major in elementary education and a minor in English.
She recalls there were a lot of educators in her family, but instead of urging her into the field, some suggested she pursue a more lucrative career; however, she stayed with her first choice.
Read the full feature in the weekend News.
Present for the Bowie Community Development proclamation for National Travel and Tourism Week May 3-9 made by Mayor Gaylynn Burris were volunteers and staff: Matthew Hunt, Cindy Roller, Brittany Barnes, Sylvia Henning, Mildred McCraw, and Joe Barnhill. Community Development focus is on beautification and tourism for the City of Bowie. The group focuses on tourism through its many festival and events, welcoming people to the community. (News photo by Barbara Green)
Make plans to attend the 6th Annual May Day Mental Health Awareness Arts Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on May 9 at Pelham Park.
This event is free and open to the public presented by interested local residents and Texas Community Counseling. It will feature mental health related resource tables, veteran’s support information, peer support and other activities.
The afternoon will feature an open mic for any artist, live art, kid’s activities, bake sale, silent auction and a brown bag drawing. All proceeds will benefit Texas Community Counseling.
Meredith Earp was presented with a proclamation honoring her accomplishments as she graduates as valedictorian of Victory Christian Academy and attends the United States Air Force Academy. She received an appointment to all three major service academies. She is the daughter of Brandon and Trisha Earp. Mayor Gaylynn Burris made the presentation at last week’s council meeting. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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