Southside Spotlight: Meet Joette Barnes, East Central ISDs new chief instructional officer [Video]

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East Central Independent School District proudly announced Joette Barnes’ appointment as its new chief instructional officer. Barnes, currently the principal of Oak Crest Elementary, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to educational excellence to her new role.

A homegrown talent, Barnes is a proud graduate of East Central ISD, having completed her education journey from elementary to high school graduation within the district. She earned her Bachelor of Science and Master’s in Education from Prairie View A&M University in 2006, after which she consciously chose to give back to the community that nurtured her by dedicating her career to ECISD.

With 16 years …