Mrs. Kimberly Barnes will begin her 27th year in the field of education this fall. Kim holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Clear Lake Houston in Early Childhood Education, EC through 6th grade with a specialization in Special Education. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Houston in Educational Leadership. Mrs. Barnes is certified in Educational Leadership and Special Education EC through 12th grade. She started her career in Goose Creek CISD at De Zavala Elementary as a Pre-K teacher before moving to Clear Creek ISD to be closer to home as she raised her family. During her 21 years at Clear Creek, Mrs. Barnes taught Pre-K, Kinder, First, Second and Fourth grades, worked as an Alternative Academics teacher for Pre-K through 12th grade and as a Special Education ARD facilitator. She returned to Goose Creek CISD as the Assistant Principal at Stephen F. Austin Elementary before accepting the district level position as Coordinator of Student Services. Kim is extremely excited about her new role as Principal of Banuelos Elementary and feels it will be the most rewarding opportunity yet to make an impact on students, staff and parents.

Kim feels strongly that the greatest gift of all is her family. Together with her husband, Jason, she keeps her family and God as the top priorities in her life. Jason has been employed at Clear Creek Community Church for over 20 years as the Campus Operations Director. Kim and Jason have five amazing kids, Payton, 24, is a Special Education Teacher and Basketball Coach at Clear Falls High School, Abbey, 22, is a recent graduate of Texas A & M and serves as part of A & M’s Student Ministry team, Camryn, 21, and will receive her Bachelor of science degree in Nursing next spring from Galen College of Nursing, Jack is a senior at Clear Falls High School and is on the varsity basketball team, and Mack, 8, will be a second grader at Goforth Elementary. Kim’s mom and sisters all reside in and around San Antonio, making family trips to Sea World and Fiesta Texas an easy getaway.

“Banuelos Elementary has always been led by leaders who value relationships with families, staff, and the community it serves. I believe this is the foundation for the continued, and consistent success this campus has known throughout the years. As a Principal, I feel strongly that keeping open lines of communication with all stakeholders, while creating a partnership for learning, is a key component for student’s academic and social emotional growth. As the new leader of Banuelos, I will strive to challenge parents, students and staff to always aim high, work hard, and to set goals for themselves, while teaching them how to achieve those goals and instilling a love for learning that will last a lifetime. I believe if we teach students to believe in themselves, we can teach them that they can do anything!”