Wahl leaves Goose Creek CISD after 23 years as principal
Michael Wahl, longtime Goose Creek CISD educator from Goose Creek schools to Robert E Lee High, resigned after a disputed reassignment and salary cut following his 2014 Secondary Principal of the Year award. He moves to Smithson Valley High in Comal ISD, citing pride in GC CISD and hope for district change. He criticizes Cavazos leadership and notes his prom role at the board meeting as a catalyst for the community’s reaction.
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Wahl Named Goose Creek Memorial Principal in 2012
Wahl began as Baytown Junior principal before becoming Goose Creek Memorial High School principal in 2012. He previously led Harlem Elementary for six years and taught at Highlands Elementary for nine, while coaching at Baytown Junior. He also served two years as assistant principal at De Zavala Elementary and was Goose Creek CISD elementary principal of the year in 2010.
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Final days leading to a principal award and a sudden reassignment
June 9 final days feature the Secondary Principal of the Year and Elementary Principal of the Year Dr Ron Wyatt of Alamo attending a regional dinner at the St Regis Hotel in Houston. June 11 Wahl received a reassignment order to Gentry Junior School after a brief meeting with Cavazos and Marie Flynn. He questions the move given his strong May evaluation and later resigns from Goose Creek.
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New Smithson Valley leader Wahl settles in at Comal ISD
Wahl said his first week at Smithson Valley High School has been outstanding as faculty and staff welcomed him warmly. He praised GC CISD staff for courage in speaking out and said reassignment to Gentry Junior School could help highlight district concerns, a positive result for transparency. David Bloom, The Baytown Sun managing editor, noted contact details.
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Goose Creek CISD decision making questioned by reader
A reader criticizes Goose Creek CISD for opaque decision making dating back to Barbara Sultis era. The letter argues many former GC CISD staff left for Barbers Hill, questions retention, and calls for Dr. Cavazos to resign over misogynistic language used toward an employee.
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Merit badges and the future of Baytown scouts
Bert Marshall, owner of OurBaytown.com, recalls a geocaching merit badge training at Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center led by Chrissy Butcher. He observes how youths around 12 absorb lessons, the need to connect dots across first aid and safety, and the value of practical outdoor training for America’s future.
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July 18 in history: Rome fire and Kennedy Tragedy
July 18 marks Rome's Great Fire in AD 64 blamed on Nero and Christians, John Paul Jones dies in Paris, 1944 Normandy takes St Lo, 1969 Chappaquiddick bridge incident with Mary Jo Kopechne. Thought by Santayana on miracles as propitious accidents.
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