Principal King is entering his 32nd 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 8th 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!
