James Lewallen

Went to Texas Tech from 1989-1993 where I was also in the marching and basketball bands.

Married since 1994 to Michelle, whom I met in band at Tech. We raised two precious daughters. We lost our Bethany at age 19 in 2015 to a genetic disorder (MELAS). Brianna is starting her 3rd year at WTAMU in Canyon in the Fall 2019.

Did one tour of duty in the US Navy Reserve.

Graduated in 1993 with a degree in History, and later from UTPB with a Masters in History. Taught 6th grade here in Odessa at Blanton and Barbara Jordan from 1996-2005 and History/Geography at Permian from 2005-2007.
Later served as the Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator for ECISD before moving to Hood Jr High as their Campus Curriculum Facilitator.

Moved to Midland ISD as an assistant principal in 2012. Have been the AP at Pease Academy, Emerson Elementary and Parker Elementary now for the last 5 years. Moving to be an AP at Lee Senior High in Fall 2019.

Earned my doctorate in Eductional Leadership (K-12) at Dallas Baptist University (2015-2019).

I am also a major theatre nut, and spend waaaayyyy too much time volunteering at our local theatres.