Arlington Independent School District is proud to announce three new campus principals for the 2026-2027 school year. Victoria Youngblood-Baldwin will lead Martin High School, Lucero Andazola will lead Burgin Elementary School, and Amy Carlisle will lead Hale Elementary School.
Martin High School
Victoria Youngblood-Baldwin is coming home to Arlington ISD. After nearly 20 years in education, including a successful run as principal of MacArthur High School in Irving ISD, she is returning to Arlington ISD to lead Martin High School. At MacArthur, she drove improvements in student achievement, college and career readiness, and campus performance, with gains across multiple academic measures and expanded opportunities for students preparing for life after high school.
Youngblood-Baldwin graduated from Arlington High School and later served as assistant principal there from 2017 to 2024. She was named Arlington ISD Assistant Principal of the Year for 2023-2024. She was known for her collaborative approach and her commitment to students, staff, and families.
“Victoria knows this community, and she knows what it takes to lead a campus well,” said Superintendent Matt Smith, Ed.D. “We are glad to have her back in Arlington ISD and excited about what she will bring to Martin High School.”
Burgin Elementary School
Lucero Andazola arrives at Burgin Elementary with a record of results. She brings 18 years of experience in education, including five years as an elementary principal, most recently at Casa View Elementary in Dallas ISD. There, she led the campus to a “B” rating for the 2024-2025 school year, increased STAAR Reading “Meets” by 8.6 percent, and grew math proficiency from 48 percent to 80 percent over two years.
At Casa View, Andazola’s deep commitment to family and community engagement built strong partnerships with parents and the broader school community. She began her career as a bilingual classroom teacher in Dallas ISD and is fluent in English and Spanish.
“Lucero has a real gift for developing people and getting results for students,” said Smith. “She brings a lot to Burgin, and we are excited to welcome her to Arlington ISD.”
Hale Elementary School
Amy Carlisle brings more than a decade of experience in education to Hale Elementary. Most recently, she served as principal of Alice Ponder Elementary in Mansfield ISD, where she led campus strategic planning, facilitated professional learning communities, and worked closely with teachers on delivery of instruction.
Before becoming a principal, Carlisle served as assistant principal at JL Boren Elementary in Mansfield ISD and as a district-level ELAR instructional coach for special education. She began her career as a special education teacher and has spent her career building expertise in supporting diverse learners and developing educators.
“Amy cares deeply about kids and about the teachers who serve them every day,” said Smith. “She brings strong instructional knowledge and genuine warmth to everything she does. We are happy to welcome her to Arlington ISD.”