Welcome

A Message from Our Superintendent & Principal

Dear Howell Mountain Elementary School Families,
Superintendent/Principal Joshua Munoz

My name is Joshua Munoz, and I am your new superintendent/principal. I am so excited about the opportunity to serve your community. This is my eleventh year in education, and it has always been my goal to serve a small community as a superintendent/principal. Before applying to HMESD, I did some research on its mission and vision. I’m excited to lead a school and serve a community that provides an environment where all students, staff, and parents are given the opportunity to reach their potential. HMESD provides an excellent learning environment for all students, and I plan on continuing that momentum through my leadership.

Before coming to HMESD, I served as an assistant principal at two large comprehensive high schools, an assistant principal at a K–8 school, and an assistant principal at a K–3 school. I have a BA in Biology, an MA in Educational Best Practices, and a MS in Educational Leadership.

This year, I have a leadership quote that speaks to my mission. As John C Maxwell once said, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” I am a leader that believes I should lead by example. This is a promise I make to you and all my staff. In order to fulfill this promise, I have three leadership tenets that will be the foundation for how I will lead this year. I plan to Listen, Serve, and Unite our school and community so that together, we can increase student achievement.