Dr. Caitlin Cain Named West Intermediate Principal

TOMBALL - Dr. Caitlin Cain, current Principal of Northpointe Intermediate, has been announced as the new Principal of West Intermediate, the fourth intermediate school and 25th overall campus in Tomball ISD, set to open in August 2025.

Dr. Cain has dedicated 14 years to education with the last five years coming in Tomball ISD and the last four serving as Principal of NIS.

“Dr. Cain is a respected leader known for her high integrity and ability to build a positive and supportive culture for both students and staff,” said Tomball ISD Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools Dr. Mindy Munoz. “We are excited to have her open West Intermediate and establish a strong foundation for years to come. Her leadership will benefit the entire Tomball community.”

Under her leadership, Northpointe Intermediate has experienced plenty of success including recognition as a Great Expectations and Professional Learning Community at Work Model School recipient. 

Dr. Cain fostered a strong, inclusive culture on campus promoting collaboration, respect, and high expectations among students and staff. The supportive environment in which she led empowered students to excel academically and socially, driving overall success.

Prior to leading NIS as Principal, Dr. Cain served in a leadership role as the District’s Director of Secondary ELA and Advanced Academics. She joined Tomball ISD in 2020 from Magnolia ISD where she served in campus leadership roles, including Associate Principal and Assistant Principal.

Dr. Cain will continue as Principal at Northpointe Intermediate until Spring Break, where she will then focus her efforts full time on a successful opening of West Intermediate. The search for the next Northpointe Intermediate Principal is currently underway and a new campus leader will be announced soon.

Read what Dr. Caitlin Cain had to say: 

What’s intriguing about opening a new school? 
“Opening a new campus is exciting because I will have the opportunity to collaborate with teachers, staff, and community members in order to create the school’s culture, values, and mission from the ground up.” 

What can this community expect from you as a leader? What will the culture be like?
“As a leader, I am very collaborative and try to see a variety of perspectives when making decisions. I am very involved in the community and am excited to get to know the families and students that will be attending West Intermediate School to see how we can continue the amazing things that are happening throughout the district at the new campus.”

What’s special about working in Tomball ISD?
“Working in Tomball ISD is special because all teachers and leaders in the district truly keep students first in all decisions. I am thankful to work alongside and for colleagues that trust teachers to do what is best for kids in all aspects. Tomball ISD does a great job pouring into leaders and teachers to continue growing us to be the best for our students and families. It truly is Destination Excellence!”

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 School will become Tomball ISD’s 25th campus.