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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Cedar Hill ISD chooses lone finalist for superintendent
The Brief Dr. Maria Gamell has been named the sole finalist for Cedar Hill ISD Superintendent. Gamell brings 24 years of education experience, most recently as Chief Human Resources Officer for Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD. A 21-day waiting period is required before the board can officially hire her as superintendent. CEDAR HILL, Texas - Cedar Hill ISD has announced their sole finalist for superintendent of schools. Dr. Maria Gamell has been named as the lone finalist for the position of superintendent. The decision was made during Thursday's board meeting following an extensive search and interview process. With 24 years of experience in education, she most recently served as chief human resources officer in Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD in Tarrant County. Throughout her career as a campus principal and district leader, Cedar Hill ISD says she has shown a strong dedication to student achievement, staff growth, and fostering meaningful community partnerships. What they're saying "I am humbled and honored for the opportunity to serve the Cedar Hill community in our united efforts to positively impact the lives of every student in the district," Gamell said. "I understand and believe in the responsibility that the Board of Trustees has entrusted with me, and I will serve on behalf of every student to provide a school experience that is focused on individual student success, supports individual talents and passions, upholds district pride, and cultivates meaningful relationships that make a difference for every ONE. I look forward to working alongside the dedicated educators and staff, families, and students to build on the legacy of Cedar Hill ISD." "We are thrilled to announce Dr. Maria Gamell as the lone finalist for superintendent," said Dr. Denise Roache-Davis, President of the Cedar Hill ISD Board of Trustees. "The Board is confident that she will lead our district with vision, integrity, and a strong commitment to academic excellence." What's next State law requires a 21-day waiting period following the naming of a lone finalist before the appointment can be made official. The Board anticipates finalizing the selection and officially hiring the new superintendent following this required period. The Source Information in this story came from Cedar Hill ISD.
CBS News
13-05-2025
- CBS News
DPS identifies victims in wrong-way crash on Dallas North Tollway that left 1 dead, 5 injured
CBS News Texas The Texas Department of Public Safety has released the identities of the one person killed and five others injured in a wrong-way crash that shut down a portion of the Dallas North Tollway early Monday morning. Trania Jackson, 28, of Cedar Hill, was identified as the person killed in the crash, which occurred just before 1:30 a.m. near Royal Lane, DPS said Tuesday. According to investigators, a 2017 Nissan Altima driven by Michael Majewski, 50, of Arlington, was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of the tollway when it side-swiped an 18-wheeler and then collided head-on with a 2016 Nissan Altima. Majewski and four others were extricated from the wreckage and transported to local hospitals, authorities said. DPS said Majewski was transported to Parkland Memorial Hospital in critical condition, while the driver of the 2016 Altima, Shakila Hudson, 31, of Cedar Hill, was also taken to Parkland with incapacitating injuries. Jackson, a passenger in Hudson's vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. Three additional passengers - Delonna High, 34, of Huntsville, Alabama; Bianca Stroughter, 32, of DeSoto; and Chuanteya Weaver, 24, of Indianapolis - were also injured, according to DPS. High and Stroughter were taken to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital with incapacitating injuries, while Weaver was taken to Parkland with serious injuries, DPS said. The driver of the 18-wheeler was not injured. The crash remains under investigation.
CBS News
25-02-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Cedar Hill's "Team of Destiny" heads to state semifinals; Lady Longhorns' first appearance in 15 years
The Cedar Hill girls' basketball team is in the state semifinal for the first time since 2010. The Lady Longhorns are coming off a historic win over the defending 6A Division 1 champs in Duncanville, and coach Nicole Collins has gone as far as to say they are the "Team of Destiny." Now just two wins away from the ultimate goal, the players said they're as locked in as they've ever been. "Coach always tells us, 'Don't ever stay on the high highs or the low lows,'" Lady Longhorns forward Brooklyn King said. "Obviously Friday was a really high high for us, but It's just back to business. We got two more games and we didn't come this far to just drop the ball." The Lady Longhorns are ranked 10th in the state, making them the only ranked team left standing. Collins has made It known just how special she thinks this group is and that the "Team of Destiny" name didn't come from out of nowhere. She said the team participated in a basketball boot camp long before the first tip-off of the season, which she thinks is partly why they have had success this season. "Our motto this year was just being a trailblazer and trying to be the first to do something that hasn't been done before," Collins said. "We've had a few teams that have come through here and gone to state, so we've gotten over the hump." But if you ask the players, what they have up their sleeve has nothing to do with X's and O's or how good their field goal percentage is. Instead, it has everything to do with the bond they've made off the court. "There's no division anywhere," King said. "We're very welcoming with each other… It's just so connected, and I just feel that's why we click on the court: because we know each other on and off the court." "We're very close," Lady Longhorns forward Rylan Jones said. "I think that's why we're having such a successful season, actually. It's just an exciting thing for all of us to get to go through this together with this specific team. We all really love each other." The Lady Longhorns will tip off their state semifinal game against Plano East on Tuesday at the Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center In Fort Worth.
