Principal Tyrance Barnett is honored and excited to serve as the leader of Garland High School, affectionately known as “The OG.” Having dedicated his career to public education and Garland ISD, he is proud to lead the school community he proudly calls home.
Throughout his career, Principal Barnett has served the Garland High School community in a variety of roles, including Assistant Principal, Math Facilitator, Mathematics Teacher, and Coach. His leadership experience also includes serving as Principal of the Coyle Technology Center for Math & Science in Garland ISD and as a transformational campus principal in Pine Tree ISD in Longview, Texas.
A lifelong learner and passionate educator, Principal Barnett earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. He has also completed doctoral coursework in Educational Leadership at Texas A&M University–Commerce.
Principal Barnett believes in a distributive leadership model that empowers teachers and staff to take ownership of their work while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. He is committed to ensuring every student receives an exceptional educational experience and firmly believes that school leaders play a critical role in shaping student success. Above all, he is passionate about creating a culture where students, staff, and families feel valued, supported, and loved.
Principal Barnett and his wife, Laura, are proud parents of three Garland High School graduates: Justin, Meghan, and Jared. Their family has continued to grow with the addition of daughters-in-law Charity, also a Garland High School graduate, and Marni. The greatest joy in his life is being “Pop” to his five grandchildren: Holden, Marshall, Maddox, Harper, and Charlie.
Outside of school, Principal Barnett enjoys spending time with his family, listening to music, attending theater performances, boating, playing golf, and making memories on family beach vacations
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