May 12, 2021
Weatherford ISD Monday announced the naming of two new elementary principals as well as a new safety and security director. Dr. Marlyn Young was named principal of the Austin Elementary campus, April Leppla was named principal for the Wright Elementary campus and James Saint was named Director of Safety and Security.
Young earned an Associate of Arts degree from Texas College, a Bachelor of Science in Education from McMurry University, a Masterâs in Educational Administration and Supervision. She earned Doctor of Education degree in Special Education from Northcentral University,
She began her career in education in 1995 as a teacher in the Midland ISD and also taught for Sonora ISD. She later served as a dyslexic interventionist for Ector County ISD, where she also held positions as an assistant principal and principal. She comes to Weatherford ISD from Abilene ISD, where she held positions as assistant principal and student achievement program director.