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My name is Debra Tatum, and I am proud to be the principal at McDermott Elementary. I came to McDermott for my initial administrative position as vice-principal in 1993 after serving many years in Northside as a classroom teacher. I became the principal in 2003 and find it is a pleasure to work with the students, teachers, and parents in our school community. The administration and staff invite you to be active partners in your child’s education as we strive to provide the optimal learning environment for student success.
Hello my name is Lilia Aguirre and I am the Vice Principal of Robert F. McDermott Elementary School. I was born and raised in Brownsville , Texas . I earned my Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Spanish certification and a Masters in Educational Leadership from UTSA. I was a 5th grade teacher in La Joya ISD, and a third grade teacher at McDermott before serving as the VP. I enjoy being at McDermott because of the wonderful students, dedicated teachers, and great parent support. I encourage you to become an active member of the McDermott family by joining PTA, volunteering, or coming to visit. Please feel free to call me or email me if I can be of any assistance.