Principal's Message

                                                                                                                                                                  Alicia Puente                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     713-696-2835                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        apuente@houstonisd.org

Twenty-eight years ago, Alicia Puente began her career in education after earning a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Houston-Downtown. She started as a bilingual teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School in the Houston Independent School District (HISD), where she taught for eight years. After earning her Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Sam Houston State University, Ms. Puente transitioned into leadership roles beyond the classroom. She served as a Magnet Coordinator at The Rusk School K-8 and as a Teacher Interventionist at Barrick Elementary School. In 2011, she expanded her impact to the secondary level, serving as an assistant principal at McReynolds Middle School, Wisdom High School, and Marshall Middle School, where she also served as Interim Principal. In addition to her campus leadership roles, she contributed at the district level as a Program Manager in the Leadership Development Department. Now in her eight year as Principal of John Durkee Elementary School, Ms. Puente continues to lead with purpose and passion. She ensures every adult on campus prioritizes high-quality instruction and fostering academic success, safety, and a positive, high-performing culture at John Durkee Elementary.