Irving ISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Neil Dugger has announced that David Saenz has been appointed as principal of the newly renamed Jack E. Singley Academy.
Saenz joined Irving ISD in 2002 as sixth grade science teacher at Austin, and served in roles including teacher, team leader, instructional coach, and 21st Century Learning Center manager until 2005. Saenz was named vice principal at Austin in 2005 and has served as principal at Austin since 2006. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Texas at Austin, and a Master of Educational Administration degree from University of North Texas. Saenz is currently working toward his Doctor of Education degree at UNT.
Saenz’s appointment to the Academy fills the vacancy left by Robbin Wall following his resignation June 6.
