Ms. Katie Hequembourg was named Principal of Saegert Elementary School following the promotion of Ms. Eli Lopez to Director of Multilingual Services.

Ms. Hequembourg has devoted 22 years to early childhood education, 19 of which have been in Killeen ISD. She is currently an Assistant Principal at Maude Moore Wood Elementary School and has previously served as a Curriculum and Instruction Specialist, Dyslexia Teacher and was a Teacher of the Year finalist for the district.

Hequembourg will continue to grow the culture of family that is already established at Saegert and emphasizes her desire to lead a purposeful, student-driven campus. As an intuitive and supportive leader, she is passionate about supporting her staff, and is eager to collaborate with the campus family to boost academic growth.

She has her master’s degree in elementary administration from William Woods University in Missouri.

Ms. Hequembourg joined the campus on January 23, 2023.