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Johnston Middle School Field Named In Honor Of Former Principal

May 15, 2009 by Bellaire Essentials Staff Leave a Comment

The baseball field at Johnston Middle School has been named the Linda H. Balkin Field, in memory of Balkin, former principal of the school who died in February. Balkin helped oversee the completion of the field.

 

During Balkin’s tenure as principal, Johnston was recognized by Texas Monthly magazine as one of the best middle schools in the state. A West Region Secondary Principal of the Year and Region 4 Secondary Principal of the Year, Balkin served as a coach for the New Visions in Leadership Academy for Houston A+ Challenge and the director of middle schools in HISD’s Curriculum Department.

May 15, 2009Bellaire Essentials Staff

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