The United Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos are pleased to announce Melissa Shinn as the principal at Dr. Henry Cuellar Elementary School. Shinn, a longtime educator, is currently an assistant principal at Trautmann Middle School.
Shinn began her career as a classroom teacher at Kawas Elementary School with the Laredo Independent School District. She later moved to Ryan Elementary School where she served as a reading trainer and moved to the position of assistant principal while working at the campus. Shinn also served as an assistant principal at Daiches Elementary School before moving to UISD in 2007. Shinn has her bachelor's degree in business from the University of North Texas in Denton. She also holds a master's degree in educational administration from Texas A&M International University. As the new principal, Shinn will oversee an enrollment of about 700 students. Shinn said she looks forward to her new position and working with the students, faculty, staff and parents. Her belief is that every child has the ability to learn.
"I believe that a child can achieve beyond their goals by providing a positive environment and working together," she stated. "I look forward to continuing the educational excellence in which the faculty and staff at Dr. Henry Cuellar Elementary School has provided to our children. I am eager to start and work towards reaching our next goal."
Shinn, the daughter of former Laredo public school educators Cesar and Sara Salinas, is married to David Shinn. They have three children: Amanda, 14, Meagan, 11, and Richard, 5.
Dr. Henry Cuellar Elementary School is located at 6431 Casa Del Sol Boulevard in east Laredo, off of U.S. 59. Shinn will be joined by current assistant principal Erika Ruiz Elizondo. The school's mascot is the mighty colt and the school colors are burgundy, navy blue, and silver.
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