Michael Joannou Named Principal of Curington Elementary School  

Boerne, TX - Boerne Independent School District is proud to announce that Michael Joannou has been named the new Principal of Curington Elementary and will begin his tenure on January 6, 2025.

Joannou has served as Assistant Principal at Van Raub Elementary since 2021 and was the Boerne ISD Elementary Summer School Principal in 2024. Prior to his role as Assistant Principal, Joannou excelled as an Instructional Coach at Herff Elementary and as a Teacher at Cibolo Creek Elementary. Before joining Boerne ISD, he also gained valuable experience teaching in London, England.

A celebrated educator, Joannou was named the National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year for Texas 2023-24 by the National Association of Elementary School Principals. He also earned the distinction of Education Service Center Region 20 Assistant Principal of the Year 2023-24, awarded by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association.

Joannou earned a Bachelor of Arts in Learning and Teaching from Middlesex University in London and a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Lamar University.

Joannou and his wife, Chelsea, are thrilled to raise their child in Chelsea’s hometown of Boerne and are excited to be joining the Curington Elementary family.

Boerne ISD Board President Garrett Wilson shared his excitement about Joannou's promotion, "Michael Joannou has demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and a commitment to excellence throughout his career in Boerne ISD. His passion for education and focus on fostering student success make him the perfect fit for Curington Elementary."

Boerne ISD looks forward to the impact Joannou will make as the new Principal of Curington Elementary, continuing the tradition of excellence that defines the district.

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