Lauren Pilgreen Named Principal of Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering Elementary School

Lauren Pilgreen, Coordinator for Gifted and Talented Services and Advanced Academics, has been named Principal of Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering Elementary School. 

“We are excited about Lauren taking on the principal position at Morriss. She impressed the committee with her enthusiasm, her demonstrated ability to forge positive working relationships with staff members and families, and her exceptionally strong background in math and science. We see her building on Morriss’ successful history and leading it to more exciting growth and development in the future,” said Dr. Doug Brubaker, TISD Superintendent of Schools. 

Pilgreen has also served as Assistant Principal for the Ross Perot STEM Academy at Texas High School and as a Math and Science Curriculum Coach. She holds a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction, Principal Certification and a National STEM Certification. 

This opening was created earlier this month when Brandy Debenport, who served as principal of Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering Elementary School since 2014, was hired as Virtual School Special Programs Supervisor for the Texarkana ISD Digital Academy of Texas.