Carroll High School Principal Arredondo to relocate, interim principal named

Mary Carroll High School Principal Robert Arredondo is leaving CCISD in mid-December. The district has named longtime educator Russell Whitehead as interim leader.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Mary Carroll High School Principal Robert Arredondo is leaving Corpus Christi ISD in mid-December after accepting a position with a district outside the area, according to CCISD officials.

Arredondo, a Carroll graduate, has served as the school’s principal since 2021. During his time with the district, he also worked as principal of Dawson Elementary School and as a dean at Veterans Memorial High School. He is currently pursuing an Ed.D. at the University of Texas at Austin.

“Mr. Arredondo comes from an esteemed family of educators with a long history of service to our district,” Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez said. “We thank him for his enthusiastic devotion to our district and wish him the very best in this next stage of his education career.”

CCISD has named Russell Whitehead as interim principal beginning in January 2026. Whitehead, a substitute administrator, previously served as a middle school principal and has supported campuses across all grade levels.

The district will begin its search for a permanent principal, with plans to name a new leader ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.

“Mary Carroll High School will be in good hands with their strong, existing campus leadership team and with Mr. Whitehead, a respected leader who has thorough familiarity with our district,” Hernandez said. “We look forward to a great spring semester for our Tigers.”

CCISD schools and offices will be closed Nov. 24–28 for Thanksgiving Break. Classes resume Monday, Dec. 1.

Carroll High School Principal Arredondo to relocate, interim principal named

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