GISD Announces Principal for San Gabriel Elementary

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS –  The Georgetown Independent School District named Rebecca Lambert as the principal for the district’s newest elementary school. San Gabriel Elementary School will open for the 2024-25 school year in the Santa Rita Ranch neighborhood. 

As principal, Lambert will facilitate the opening of the new campus, hire staff, and develop new processes that ensure the campus’ alignment with the district’s mission, vision, beliefs and Strategic Direction. She has 12 years of experience in public education, currently serving as principal at Village Elementary since 2020. Before that, she was assistant principal at both Village Elementary and East View High School and taught music, art, bilingual education and AP Spanish Literature and Culture at various GISD campuses.

“I am excited for the future of San Gabriel Elementary school with the leadership of Rebecca Lambert as their inaugural principal,” shared Superintendent Devin Padavil. “ Rebecca is a strong leader that will establish a culture focused on student learning and student growth.”

Lambert holds a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Lamar University and a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Performance Studies from East Central University with a minor in Spanish. She is also a fluent Spanish speaker.  

Rebecca lives in Georgetown with her husband Jesse and two sons who attend GISD schools. 

She will transition into her new role later in the spring of 2024.