Good afternoon. I hope everyone had a wonderful week away from school. 

When we return on Monday, March 23, 2026, Mr. Britt Gordon will be serving as the New Home ES Interim Principal. Mr. Gordon has 31 years of experience in education at all levels and recently retired from education in 2022. Some highlights of his career include: 

• Certified Superintendent, EC-12
• Certified Administrator, PK-12
• Certified Secondary Music Teacher
• Grade-level experience
  • Administration:
    • Elementary - 3 years
    • Middle School - 3 years
    • High School - 20 years
  • Teaching:
    • Elementary - 6 years
    • Middle School - 7 years
    • High School - 7 years

Since retiring, Mr. Gordon has completed school contract work in the areas of UIL academics and band. He has also served as an academic coach for Grayson Executive Learning serving students with ADHD and executive function challenges. In addition to his continued work in education, he currently serves as the Director of Operations for Serve Lubbock - a non-profit providing weekend snack bags for local school children and transitional housing for the homeless. 

Mr. Gordon has been married to his wife, Kelly, for 33 years; Kelly is also an educator and has a passion for service. Together they have two grown children: Kinsey and Kate who are both married. In his free time, Mr. Gordon enjoys all things outdoors, serves as a bible study teacher for FBC Lubbock College Ministry, and volunteers for Texans on Mission (disaster response).

NHISD is blessed to have Mr. Gordon serving the students and staff of Leopard Nation during this time of transition as we finish the remaining nine weeks of school. He will have a NHISD email address soon and be sharing his contact information with everyone then. Please help welcome Mr. Gordon to New Home ISD.