The Los Fresnos CISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Mr. Justin Stumbaugh as the district’s next Deputy Superintendent during its November 9 regular board meeting. Mr. Stumbaugh will officially assume his new role in January 2027, following the retirement of Mr. Jimmy McDonough.
Mr. Stumbaugh brings more than 23 years of experience in public education. He has dedicated his career to student achievement, instructional excellence, and educational leadership. He began his career in 2003 as a teacher and coach at Port Isabel High School before joining Los Fresnos CISD in 2012 as an Assistant Principal at Los Fresnos High School. He later served as the district’s Career and Technical Education Director from 2015 to 2016 before being named Principal of Los Fresnos High School, a position he has held for more than a decade.
Throughout his tenure as principal, Mr. Stumbaugh has helped lead Los Fresnos High School to significant academic achievements, including an A rating with six distinctions. His leadership also contributed to the district’s recognition as the College Board’s 2020 AP District of the Year, reflecting a continued commitment to expanding educational opportunities and preparing students for postsecondary success.
As he transitions into his new role, Mr. Stumbaugh brings extensive campus and district-level leadership experience, a strong understanding of the Los Fresnos CISD community, and a continued commitment to academic excellence and student success.