Connally Junior High School

It is my pleasure to continue to serve you as principal of Connally Junior High this year, and with it being my 10th year in educational leadership. Prior to becoming principal, I had many educational and leadership experiences including teacher, youth services coordinator, and as assistant principal.  Even with these amazing experiences, I will always be a teacher at heart. My educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master’s Degree in School Leadership from Texas A&M, Texarkana. 

By pursuing lifelong learning, I intend to be an example to students and teachers that we should never stop learning. Also, as the daughter of educators, I am ecstatic to continue the legacy and serve the students and their families. I understand how important the role of school plays in making sure the children of our community are receiving a quality education and are prepared with skills they  will need to be successful.

This is the beginning of my 15th year in education and I am thrilled to join the Connally Cadet family.  I began my career in Penelope ISD as a math and robotics teacher and then went back home to West ISD for a couple of years as a 6th grade math teacher.  After returning to Penelope ISD as a social studies and robotics teacher, I completed my Masters in Education Administration through Tarleton State University.  My first administrative role was at Rosebud-Lott ISD as an elementary assistant principal.  RLISD then promoted me to elementary principal, where I enjoyed serving the students and families of Rosebud-Lott for five years.  My family and I are excited that I get the opportunity to now serve as the associate principal at Connally Junior High.  Middle school is where I spent most of my career and I am excited to return to serving sixth through eighth students.  GO CADETS!

Latisha McCurdy is a Waco native who graduated from Waco High School in 2000. She worked for Waco ISD for 11 years serving as a Secondary Counselor and a Health Science Teacher. She also worked for Region 12 Education Service Center as a College & Career Specialist for 2 years. Her educational background consist of earning an Associates in Applied Science in Respiratory Care Technology from McLennan Community College, A Bachelor's in Health Science in Applied Technology from the University of Texas in Brownsville, A Master's of Education in School Counseling from Lamar University, Principal Certification from Lamar University and a Certification in Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University. Within her years as a Counselor, she has been nominated for the ESC Region 12 Secondary Counselor of the Year and received the CTAT Area 4 Counselor of the year award.

Latisha is married to Josh McCurdy and they have 3 amazing kids, Tamia, Brianna and Brice. During her free time, she loves fishing and watching her son play sports.

This will be Mrs. McCurdy's second year at Connally ISD and she is excited about the new year as well as the new opportunities that it brings.

Katie Redden graduated from the University of Mary Hardin Baylor in 2003 with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught for seven years as a 2nd and 3rd grade teacher in Killeen ISD before she graduated from Texas A&M University- Central Texas with her Master’s degree in School Counseling. Mrs. Redden then served as a School Counselor for eight years for Killeen ISD, at an elementary school on Fort Hood (now Fort Cavazos). In 2018, Mrs. Redden went back to school to obtain her Principal Certification and spent one year at Killeen High School as the Special Programs Facilitator. Mrs. Redden came to Connally ISD in 2020 after moving to the Waco area to marry her husband, John. She enjoys hanging out with her husband, UMHB football, and her dog, Logan.

Tina Pricer is a 1999 graduate of Lorena High School. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Tarleton State University. Prior to becoming a counselor, Mrs. Pricer was a classroom teacher for eight years. Mrs. Pricer is a member of Chi Sigma Iota, the national counseling honor society and an active member of the Texas Counseling Association. In her spare time, Mrs. Pricer enjoys spending time with friends and family, gaming, and crocheting.

Biography coming soon!