Leander ISD Superintendent Dan Troxell, Ph.D., announced Charles β€œCharlie” Rodriguez as the new principal of Cox Elementary School on Friday, July 20.

Β β€œMr. Rodriguez is an energetic and passionate leader who creates collaborative learning environments that support all students,” Troxell said. β€œHe has a strong belief in supporting achievement for all by creating and maintaining partnerships with teachers, parents and community members. Β We are confident he will further the culture of success at Cox Elementary and work with the community to provide all students with an outstanding educational setting.”

Rodriguez began his full-time teaching career in 2005 as an elementary teacher in Keller ISD, later serving as a summer school principal and assistant principal in the same district. He is currently the principal of A.V. Cato Elementary School in Castleberry ISD.

Β “It’s my pleasure and honor to serve the families and the community of Cox Elementary,” Rodriguez said. β€œCox Elementary is an amazing school with strong family support and community involvement. I look forward to continuing this wonderful partnership with families, students, teachers, staff and the community. This will be a great year and I can’t wait to meet everyone.”

Rodriguez earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Texas Wesleyan University.