Kenn K. Franklin Hired as Superintendent of New Caney Schools

Cheryl Boe — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The New Caney Independent School District, which serves school-age children living in Oakhurst at Kingwood, has a new Superintendent. In May, the New Caney Independent School District Board of Trustees hired Kenn K. Franklin, to be the new superintendent and on June 1, his new position was in effect.

Prior to joining the New Caney district, Franklin was superintendent of Marshall ISD since 2005 and before that, he was the superintendent of Marfa ISD. He has a total of 21 years of experience in education including six years as a teacher/coach and 15 years as an administrator in other districts including Tyler ISD, Athens ISD, and Dallas ISD. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree, Masters of Education degree, and superintendent certification from University of Texas at Tyler.

Mr. Franklin was born and raised in Tyler, Texas. He attended Baylor University and finished his degree at University of Texas a t Tyler. Born into a family of educators, it was no surprise when Mr. Franklin began a career in education as a teacher and coach. It was during those years that he finished his Masters of Education Administration degree.

He is married to Debbie and has four children- Kerbi, who recently graduated from Texas Tech University and is engaged to be married; Hunter, who is a sophomore at Tyler Junior College; Kennedy, who is a seventh-grader; and Walker, who is a third-grader in the Dual Language/Immersion program that was established in the District by Franklin.

In addition to his responsibilities as superintendent, Franklin is involved in many civic and church activities and serves on several boards including the Marshall Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Harrison County Historical Board and the Region VII Advisory Board. He enjoys coaching his children’s sports teams and cooking.

The New Caney ISD has been recognized for its continued student achievements and the strong academic, parental and community support that has helped students continue to succeed. New Caney is also known for awarding $1,000 to graduating seniors who want to pursue their education after high school.

For graduating seniors who live in Oakhurst at Kingwood, located in East Montgomery County, $1,000 is available to them to use for any accredited college or university and the program applies to children in public school, private school and in home school programs. The New Caney ISD has more details on the program. Visit the website at www.newcaneyisd.org.

Children in Oakhurst at Kingwood attend the new Bens Branch Elementary School, the new White Oak Middle School and New Caney High School.

New Homes in Oakhurst at Kingwood are priced from the $150,000s to the $800,000s and are offered by Lennar, Meritage Homes, Village Builders, and Frontier Custom Builders. New decorated models are open daily.

Lennar and Meritage Open New Models in the Terrace in Oakhurst at Kingwood

Greg Rivera — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 06:00:00 +0100

Lennar and Meritage Homes have debuted two of their newest models in Oakhurst at Kingwood's Terrace neighborhood. Representing some of the builders' most luxurious and spacious designs, the homes are a part of two new collections of homes now available from each of these highly regarded builders.

Lennar is featuring its Winchester plan, complete with a classically styled elevation, expansive front porch and well-planned interior design.

The two-story Winchester combines traditional design with architectural drama with large, open living areas and high ceilings.

The home, with a spacious front study and formal dining room, also features a large private master suite, an oversized island in the kitchen that opens into a breakfast area and the family room, a second-floor game room as well as three additional bedrooms and two full baths upstairs, and a three-car garage. The Winchester has a total of 3,380 square feet, four bedrooms and 3 ½ baths and is one of six new designs ranging in size from 2,781 to 3,380 square feet and are priced from the $250,000s.

Next door, Meritage Homes' new Aspen X model is a very livable floor plan enhanced by innovative and vibrant decorating throughout its two stories. With 3,200 square feet and four or five bedrooms, the home is a very livable design, with a two-story entry and a two-story open living room/study and open staircase. The family room also soars two stories and is open to the kitchen with oversized island and breakfast room. The master suite is located in its own wing of the first floor. Upstairs, the Aspen X includes a bridge connecting the wings of the second floor. Girls' and boys' rooms are featured as well as a guest room, a game room and the optional media room which can also be used as a fifth bedroom. The model is one of several new spacious one- and two-story plans priced from the $220,000s.

(Meritage Model Pictured)

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Kenn K. Franklin Hired as Superintendent of New Caney Schools

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