Congratulations Holleman Elementary Principal Nicole Donaldson

During the regular meeting of the Waller ISD (WISD) Board of Trustees on Thursday, Feb. 13, Nicole Donaldson was approved as the new principal of Holleman Elementary. Donaldson has served as the assistant principal at HES since 2022. 

“I am incredibly honored and grateful to serve the Holleman family,” Donaldson said. “Over the last few years, my heart has been filled working with our amazing staff, students, and families, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue Holleman’s legacy of leadership and learning” 

Donaldson joined the WISD family in 2019 as a literacy instructional coach. In addition to her experience as an assistant principal and literacy coach in WISD, she has served other districts as an elementary teacher. 

“Ms. Donaldson is a natural leader and has been the perfect fit for Holleman. I love her ability to build strong relationships, her calm demeanor, strategic approach, and instructional coaching skills,” WISD Chief of Schools Elementary Angie Davis said. “ The transition from assistant principal to principal will be smooth for her and I am truly excited for the Holleman family to continue doing great things under her leadership”  

Donaldson earned her Bachelor of Teaching and learning from the University of Houston and Master in Educational Administration from Lamar University. She is set to transition to her role as HES principal following spring break as the current HES Principal Michelle Sciba begins her role as principal of the new Cure Elementary, which will open in August 2025. Congratulations to both Donaldson and Sciba on their new roles!