MREC Leadership Updates

Melissa ISD is excited to introduce the new director for the Melissa ISD Cardinal Child Care and assistant principal for Melissa Ridge Education Center joining the Melissa ISD elementary leadership team in the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. 



Aida Coulter, Melissa ISD Cardinal Child Care Director

This is Aida Coulter's first year in Melissa ISD and her 8th year in education. She has six-plus years of experience in the early childhood development field in both Germany and the United States.

Executive Director of Campus Services, Walter Perez shared, “We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Aida Coulter to the Cardinal family. Mrs. Coulter brings a wealth of knowledge and a global perspective to our team. We are excited to see the positive impact she will make in our school community!”


Kristen Taylor, Melissa Ridge Education Center Assistant Principal

Kristen Taylor is in her first year at Melissa ISD and her 13th year in education. Before joining Melissa ISD, she worked as a 6th grade assistant principal in Keller ISD, an elementary assistant principal in Burkburnett ISD, and served as both an elementary and middle school counselor in Burkburnett and Ector County ISD.

Principal Cole shared, “I already love Kristen and am really excited to work with her. She brings valuable perspective and experience to the team. Her creativity and passion for supporting our students has been evident from her first day on campus!”