Dear Cedar Bayou Students, Family, Staff, and Community,
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I greet you as the principal of Cedar Bayou Junior School. Professionally, I have 16 years of experience in education as a High School Composite Science Teacher, Instructional Coach, Assistant Principal, and Curriculum Principal/Academic Dean. Influenced by my positive experience with some amazing teachers while a student, I received my Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Sam Houston State University in 2002. I was fortunate enough through a series of miraculous events to find myself in the classroom, and through mentorship and guidance from a group of amazing administrators, I received my Master’s in Educational Leadership from Lamar University in 2015. During my time at Lamar, I researched the effectiveness of Sheltered Instruction Models for the teaching of academic language as L2 in the mainstream classroom. I am currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Texas A&M University-Commerce. However, it is most important that you know that I am the proud father of two young boys. I fully understand the challenges our students face each day and look forward to celebrating the victories that will come through our hard work and collaboration.
One of the most important aspects of my role as Principal will be to build and maintain strong, positive relationships. You will be able to find me in the hallways, classrooms, and at school activities. My joy in education has always been giving students the right tools and the best preparation to reach what they aim for. To this end, you can expect me to work consistently with you to make sure our students have the right experiences and the rigor in the classroom to stretch them even beyond their expectations.
Sincerely,
Jeralan J. Kannady II
Principal, Cedar Bayou Junior School