
Leadership Staff

Courtney Smith | Principal
903-745-4102
I am truly excited to become part of the Summit Hill Elementary community. My passion is building meaningful relationships with students, staff, and families because I believe trust and connection are at the heart of every successful school. I look forward to working alongside our incredible team to create a positive learning environment where every child feels valued, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential. It is an honor to serve as the principal, and I can’t wait to begin this journey together. Go Bulldogs!

Matt Boykin | Assistant Principal
903-745-4103
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Mr. Boykin joined Howe ISD at the start of the 2015-2016 school year as Assistant Elementary Principal. He leads an Early Intervention team, is 504 Coordinator, is Campus Testing Coordinator, assists with curriculum and discipline, tracks textbooks/consumables, and helps with the teacher evaluation process. Prior to joining Howe Elementary, he served in an administrative capacity for one year at Richardson ISD. He also served was an educator for eleven years within Tom Bean ISD. He was a state convention presenter on CSCOPE, and was videotaped for Region 10 Transformational Teacher Cadre. Mr. Boykin earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Elementary Education from Texas A&M University-Commerce. He completed his Principal Certification at Lamar University. Mr. Boykin and his wife are the proud parents of a daughter.

Brandon Ozuna
Police Officer
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Linda Olvera
Secretary 903-745-4100
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Tina Cole
PEIMS Coordinator
903-745-4105
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Holly Jones
District Nurse
903-745-4107
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August Gallagher
Nurse
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