Beth Taylor Named Next Principal of Lakewood Elementary

TOMBALL - Beth Taylor, current Assistant Principal of Lakewood Elementary, has accepted the promotional opportunity and has been named the next Principal of Lakewood Elementary. She will replace Deanna Porter, who will become the next Principal of Willow Creek Elementary.

“We are extremely excited to name Ms. Beth Taylor as the next Lakewood Elementary Principal,” said Dr. George Flores, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools. “Ms. Taylor came to us with previous administrative experience and instantly made a positive impact on the Lakewood school community. Her strong background in literacy and passion for collaborative practices immediately aligned with the mission and vision of Lakewood Elementary.  The future is in great hands with a familiar face in leadership with Ms. Taylor in the Principal seat.”

Ms. Taylor has dedicated over 25 years of service to education and has served Lakewood Elementary as the Assistant Principal since 2023. In addition to her AP duties, Ms. Taylor is an Assistant Principal mentor and a current N2 Assistant Principal Leadership Academy participant.

Prior to joining Tomball ISD, Ms. Taylor spent time as an Assistant Principal at Adam Elementary in Cy-Fair ISD from 2018 to 2023 and as an Instructional Specialist from 2013 to 2018.

Ms. Taylor began her career as a kindergarten teacher in Oklahoma. After moving to Texas, she served as an elementary teacher for over 20 years.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma and her Master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from the University of Houston.

As a campus leader, Ms. Taylor brings years of campus administrative experience at the elementary level and understands the importance of maintaining a positive school culture with a focus on staff collaboration and development. We are confident that under Ms. Taylor’s leadership, Lakewood Elementary will continue to thrive as a dedicated community built on educational excellence.

Read what Beth Taylor had to say:

What’s intriguing about leading Lakewood Elementary as its new campus leader?
“I'm inspired by the opportunity to help shape young minds and spark a lifelong love of learning. It’s a privilege to work alongside passionate educators and engaged families to build a nurturing, thriving, and high-achieving school community.”

What can the community expect from you as a leader? 
“Lakewood is a very close and tradition-rich community.  I look forward to working together with the entire school community to build on our strengths and create a bright future for all!.”

What do you love about education?
“What I love most about education is the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and to support and encourage others—students, staff, and families—wherever they are on their educational journey.”

ABOUT TOMBALL ISD
Tomball ISD educates students to become responsible, productive citizens by providing innovative, individually rigorous, and personally valuable educational experiences. Founded in 1908, Tomball ISD now encompasses 83 square miles in northwest Harris County and southwest Montgomery County, and is located approximately 30 miles from downtown Houston. The district currently educates 23,000 students across 24 campuses. West Intermediate will open August 2025 as the 25th campus.