Amanda O'Dowd- Principal

832-484-7705
Aodowd1@kleinisd.net

Education

Bachelor- Sam Houston State University
Master of Education Administration- Sam Houston State University

I am very honored to be the principal at Benignus Elementary. I am very excited to meet and know all of our wonderful students and families. My goal for Benignus is to provide a personalized learning environment where “EVERY” student learns at their pace and makes at least one year’s growth while becoming a forever learner.

I grew up in Lufkin and moved to the Klein area in the 7th grade. I attended Hildebrandt and graduated from Klein Oak. After high school, I graduated with my Bachelor and Master degree from Sam Houston State University. My path at first didn’t lead to education, but when I lead the church youth group after college, I knew education was where my heart lied. I have been in education for 15 years and 6 of them in administration. I started in Aldine ISD where I worked and found my “WHY” for 13 years and then came home to Klein where I have been the past 4 years.

In my free time, I love reading historical fiction books and spending time with my family and friends. I have a wonderful and very supportive husband, Mike, that I have been with since high school. We have three beautiful children, Scarlett (10), Declan (8), and Kian (5). I am looking forward to a wonderful school year. Go Leopards!!!

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