Lewisville ISD is proud to announce Kristen Tufnell as the new principal of McKamy Middle School. Tufnell, a familiar face in the McKamy community, brings more than a decade of experience as an educator and leader in LISD.

“Kristen is a dedicated, student-centered leader with a deep understanding of our district’s culture and values,” said LISD Superintendent Dr. Lori Rapp. “Her leadership experience, combined with her passion for supporting both students and staff, makes her the perfect fit to lead McKamy into its next chapter.”

Tufnell began her educational career in LISD in 2008 as a Special Education Paraprofessional at Degan Elementary and began teaching and coaching in 2010 at Hedrick Middle School and later McKamy Middle School. Since 2019, she has held various campus leadership roles, including assistant principal at Forestwood Middle School and associate principal at both Flower Mound 9th Grade Campus and Flower Mound High School. In these roles, she led initiatives around staff development, academic programming, and student services, while also overseeing areas such as special education, professional learning communities (PLCs), UIL academics, and robotics.

“I am honored to return to McKamy and serve this incredible community in a new role,” Tufnell said. “McKamy has always held a special place in my heart, and I’m excited to continue building on its strong tradition of academic excellence, supportive culture, and commitment to student growth.”

Tufnell holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Science and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. She has also participated in multiple LISD leadership development programs, including the district’s Leadership Cohort and Aspiring Principals Cohort.