Campus Principal

Principal King is entering his 32^nd year as a public educator, beginning his career soon after exiting the U.S. Army, during which he served his country as a Russian linguist and communications analyst.

In Deridder, Louisiana, Mr. King taught Spanish and 8^th Grade Studies and was the first teacher in the State to facilitate the World of Work 2000 Technology Lab System. He then moved to DeQuincy, Louisiana to teach Spanish and coach football prior to moving to the DFW area. Mr. King taught Spanish and AVID in the Richardson ISD before accepting a position as assistant principal in the Carrollton-Famers Branch ISD. The next move brought Mr. King home to Garland ISD as an assistant principal at Sam Houston Middle School. He is now beginning his third year as Brandenburg’s building principal.

Mr. King received his Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Education in 1987 from Oklahoma State University, his Diploma in Russian Studies from the Defense Language Institute in 1989 in Monterey, California, and his Master’s degree in Educational Administration in 2006 from Texas A&M Commerce.

Mr. King believes that all children can achieve, that all students deserve the same opportunities for a solid education and that it is his responsibility to lead the ship in the continued success of a campus already housed in a rich tradition of classical learning, coupled with top-notch fine arts and athletics programs. He garners the collective efforts of his leadership team and staff to continually raise the bar on what it means to be a Brandenburg Brave.

Principal King has been married to his wife Angela for 21 years. They have two daughters, Annalia and Addison, both of whom attend/ed GISD schools. On his time off you will find Mr. King working his land in Oklahoma, watching Oklahoma State University football games, or attending church services. He is an avid gardener and birdwatcher, hunter and fisherman.

Be Bold, Be Brave, Every Student, Every Day!

7th Grade Assistant Principal

Gloria DeBaun is a lifelong learner and professional educator with over twenty years of experience in education. Her journey as an educator began with Mesquite ISD where she taught in bilingual elementary classes for eight years. After almost a decade with MISD, the DeBauns moved overseas to teach with U.N. schools. Mrs. DeBaun served as a classroom teacher and team lead facilitator for twelve years in three countries: Kuwait, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia. 

After teaching internationally for twelve years the DeBauns moved back home to North Texas where Mrs. DeBaun served as a Middle School Instructional Coach with Richardson ISD. She then followed the leadership pipeline to Garland ISD where she served as an Instructional Specialist and district presenter. Recently, Mrs. DeBaun accepted a promotion to serve as an Assistant Principal with the Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School. 

Mrs. DeBaun holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Business from the University of North Texas, a Masters degree from Texas A&M Commerce in Education with a focus in Reading instruction and a Masters degree in Educational Leadership and School Administration from Lamar University.

Mrs. DeBaun is a natural leader who strives to communicate clearly and maintains high expectations to continually grow and lead by example. Her drive and ability to focus on the big picture while zooming in on the finer details along with her experience and commitment to care for her coworkers and students will contribute to the culture of excellence that CCBMS is renowned for. 
 

6th Grade Assistant Principal

Ms. Nolan serves as Assistant Principal at CCBMS. Born and raised in Louisiana, she earned her bachelor's degree from Southern University and A&M College before completing her Master's in Teacher Leadership at Lamar University.

Her journey in education began in the classroom, teaching High School English Language Arts for five years across Dallas ISD and Garland ISD. Ms. Nolan then spent nine years as an Instructional Coach at Garland ISD, where she discovered her passion for educational leadership.

Ms. Nolan's diverse experience in education has prepared her for her role as Assistant Principal, bringing a wealth of knowledge and passion to CCBMS. Honored to work with the incredible staff and families, she leads with a strong emphasis on respect, empathy, and fairness - principles that guide her approach to fostering a thriving educational community.

8th Grade Assistant Principal

Isis Tosado Rodriguez serves as Assistant Principal at the Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle School, bringing over two decades of dedicated service in education to our campus. Her journey began as an early elementary educator where her passion for student success first took root and then transitioned to a secondary school history teacher in Puerto Rico. Mrs. Tosado-Rodríguez holds a BA in Secondary Education in History from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, and a Master's in Educational Leadership from UT Arlington.  After moving to Texas, Mrs. Tosado-Rodríguez continued to make a difference in students' lives, teaching U.S. History at Bussey Middle School for 7 years before becoming an Instructional Design Facilitator for Garland ISD.   

With a Master's in Educational Leadership from UT Arlington and multiple teaching certifications, Mrs. Tosado-Rodríguez is well-equipped to support our diverse student body. She oversees the Social Studies and Science academic departments, always focusing on enhancing student learning and growth. Mrs. Tosado-Rodríguez's bilingual skills and multicultural background enable her to connect meaningfully with our school community.