Tyler ISD principal recognized with national award [Video]

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Tyler ISD announced that Dr. Bobby Markle, principal of Caldwell Arts Academy, was awarded with the Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership for 2024.

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According to a release from Tyler ISD, the release was awarded by the U.S. Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, to nine school leaders that “foster excellence in education and positively impact their school communities.”

“Getting this award alongside our campus National Blue Ribbon Award is a testament to the community that has created a truly special place for students and staff to excel,” Markle said. “As leaders, principals are driven by how their work impacts the educational opportunities of our kids, and having people recognize that at a national level is something we only dream of when we start our careers. Truly, thank you to Tyler ISD and Caldwell Arts Academy for letting me develop …