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Mesquite ISD board approves new principals and district administrators
Summary
At its May 11 meeting the Mesquite ISD board approved multiple campus leaders and district coordinators, including Nicole Donnell as Smith Elementary principal, Kelsey Baxter at Gentry, and Caitlin Bragg at Florence, along with district-level hires and an academic dean.
Doctor Rivera, a Mesquite ISD staff member, told the board at its May 11, 2026 meeting that trustees approved a slate of administrative appointments affecting several campuses and district services.
Rivera said the board approved Nicole Donnell as principal of Smith Elementary; Rivera noted Donnell began working in Mesquite ISD in 2013 as an instructional aide and returns 13 years later to lead the campus. Rivera also announced Kelsey Baxter as the new principal at Gentry Elementary and Caitlin Bragg as the new principal at Florence Elementary, outlining each appointee’s prior roles and leadership training.
The board also approved district-level hires, including Naveh Sinfenfu as visual communications coordinator and Amanda Michael as special education coordinator, and appointed Nicole Payne as academic dean for North Mesquite High School. Rivera summarized relevant experience for each appointee—years in education, prior campus roles and leadership academy participation—while the transcript gave limited additional personnel detail.
The transcript did not include vote tallies or mover/second details for the approvals. Rivera closed the announcement by congratulating appointees and welcoming new and transitioning staff to Mesquite ISD.
