Allen ISD is pleased to announce that Carrie Jackson has been named the new Allen High School Principal, effective at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.
Carrie currently serves as the Principal of Northwest High School in Northwest ISD, and has led the 6A-sized campus since 2018. Prior to joining Northwest ISD, she served as Principal at Timberview Middle School for eight years and Indian Springs Middle School in Keller ISD for four years.
This is Carrie’s 30th year in education. She has also served as an administrator in Irving ISD and a classroom teacher in Alief ISD and Lone Oak ISD.
"I am beyond thrilled to serve as the next principal at Allen High School, and I am eager to meet the students and staff at this wonderful school," said Carrie. "I look forward to building strong relationships within the Allen community and working to uphold the tradition of excellence and student achievement that Allen High School is known for."
Carrie is known at both the state and national level for her educational leadership. She has served as President of Texas Association of Secondary Principals (TASSP) and was recognized as the National Digital Principal of the Year in 2013 by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
"Carrie is an experienced high school principal who believes in strong communication between students, staff, and parents," said Allen ISD Superintendent Dr. Robin Bullock. "She is a values-driven leader who focuses on personal accountability, while also ensuring that every student and educator feels supported and empowered to succeed. Carrie will be a wonderful addition to the Allen Eagle team!"
Outside of education, Carrie is a proud mom to Rylee, a freshman on the volleyball team at Dallas Baptist University.
Please help us welcome Ms. Carrie Jackson to Allen High School and Allen ISD!