Two experienced campus leaders will take over new elementary school roles ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD) announced new leadership assignments at two elementary schools on Thursday as the district prepares for the 2026-27 school year.
Amanda Vasquez-Kotch has been named principal of Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School. District officials said Vasquez-Kotch previously served as principal of Stanley Kostoryz Elementary School and is returning to the campus where her career with CCISD began.
Her experience with the district also includes serving as a teacher, instructional coach, and assistant principal at Kostoryz Elementary.
Mellissa Clearman has been named principal of Zachary Kolda Elementary School. Clearman has served as principal at Berlanga Elementary since 2021.
Her previous experience also includes leadership roles as assistant principal at Foy H. Moody High School and Dorothy Adkins Middle School.
“We are grateful to these two exemplary leaders for their enthusiastic willingness to serve our district,” Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez said in a statement.
District leaders said the changes are part of ongoing efforts to support schools ahead of the new academic year.
The 2026-27 school year for CCISD students begins Tuesday, Aug. 11.