Effective immediately, Joy Ryan has been named the new Principal at Bandera Middle School. Ryan joined Bandera ISD in 2007, serving as the Assistant Principal at Bandera High School for the past two years. She began her educational career 18 years ago in Junction ISD, and then taught middle school at Lueders-Avoca ISD before spending the next 15 years with Lampasas ISD.

“Ms. Ryan will do a great job serving the students and staff at Bandera Middle School”, stated Superintendent Dr. Kevin Dyes. “Her attitude and professionalism will keep the campus successful and on target”.

“I am excited and humbled to have this opportunity”, explained Ryan during a meeting with faculty and staff earlier today. “I look forward to getting to know all of you and our students as we work together to continue the great tradition of success that Bandera Middle School has enjoyed”. Ms. Ryan earned both her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Texas Tech University.

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