Crystal Goodman, principal
Dunbar Middle School
2501 Stalcup Rd.
Phone: 817-496-7430
Fax: 817-496-7434
Like Dunbar High School, Dunbar Middle School is named after the great African-American poet, Paul Laurence Dunbar. The two schools also have the same mascot, the Wildcats, and the same colors, blue and white.
Dunbar Middle School is much newer, though. It was built in 1984. More than 450 7th and 8th graders are enrolled for 2007-2008.
The school’s motto is: “Vision 2010… Dunbar Middle is where it begins.” The school also has a mission - to provide students a quality education and every opportunity for success. Among those opportunities is the “21st Century Program.” The extensive before-and-after-school program offers homework assistance and tutoring, as well as activities such as arts and crafts, scrapbooking, robotics and fitness.
About Principal Goodman
- Where were you born and/or where did you grow up?
I was born in Sweetwater, Texas. I grew up in Roscoe, Texas
- Where did you receive your education/degrees?
Graduated from Roscoe High School – I’m a Plowgirl
Received my Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science
from Texas Tech University
Received a Master in Education Administration from Tarleton State
University
- Where have you worked?
I have 15 years experience in education, including 5 years in administration.
I’ve been an administrator in Fort Worth ISD and Navasota ISD
- What is your philosophy (in 1 or 2 sentences) about teaching/education?
As an educator, I am required to “draw out” the best in all students and inspire them to believe in themselves and reach their potential in all areas of life.
- What excites you about your new challenge as a PEAK principal?
I’m excited about creating a school which shares a common vision
of all students achieving academic success and meeting state and federal standards.
- People don’t know that I hunted and skinned rattlesnakes during the Sweetwater Rattlesnake Round-up!