Georgetown ISD Announces Principals for Elementary No. 12 and Middle School No. 5
Both campuses to open in the summer of 2026
At a board workshop on Monday night, the Georgetown Independent School District named two new principals for Elementary No. 12 and Middle School No. 5, respectively. Located just south of East View High School, the district’s newest campuses will open for the 2026-27 school year.
Dr. Emily Fraser currently serves as principal at McCoy Elementary and will transition in January to lead Elementary School No. 12. Dr. Fraser has 17 years of experience in education, having served as an elementary teacher, special education resource and inclusion teacher, ARD facilitator, and assistant principal at Carver Elementary and Forbes Middle School.
As McCoy principal, Fraser implemented innovative professional learning for campus staff, successfully orchestrated the blending of district-wide programs on the campus level, and led strategic instructional work for her campus.
Fraser holds a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, a master’s in education from Schreiner University and a bachelor of arts in general studies from Schreiner University. Emily and her husband Travis have two children in GISD: Johnny, a junior at East View High School, and Jaxon, a fifth grader at McCoy.
As a Georgetown High School alumna and 16-year GISD educator, Fraser is excited to be a part of this new chapter in the district.
“GISD is such an amazing place, and I am blessed with the honor of opening its next elementary school,” Fraser said. “This community is strong, and I look forward to all of the opportunities we will bring to the next generation of learners.”
Michael Coyle currently serves as associate principal of Northeast Early College High School in Austin ISD and will join GISD in January to lead Middle School No. 5. Coyle enters this role with 25 years of experience in education, having served as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal and principal.
In his campus leadership roles, Coyle has achieved three consecutive years of improvement in accountability scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA), reduced chronic absenteeism by 12%, and implemented systems to support the climate, culture, and academics of a high-needs campus. In 2021, Coyle was named Austin ISD Assistant Principal of the Year, and in 2025, he was a finalist for Austin ISD Principal of the Year.
Coyle earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from Lamar University and a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Montclair State University.
In their new roles, Fraser and Coyle will facilitate the opening of the new campuses, hire staff, and develop new processes that ensure the campus’ alignment with the district’s mission, vision, beliefs, and Strategic Direction.
“Hiring leaders is the most important responsibility that I have as Superintendent,” shared Dr. Padavil. “The Principal sets the tone for the staff and students. They set a culture of being responsive to the needs of families. I’m excited for what Dr. Fraser and Mr. Coyle will bring to our newest schools.”
GISD administrators serve as instructional leaders with a commitment to hiring and supporting high-quality instructors to deliver high-quality learning experiences for every learner. They also are responsible for establishing a strong culture to help every student thrive.
Fraser and Coyle will transition to their new roles in January 2026.
Elementary No. 12 and Middle School No. 5 are being constructed with funds from the 2024 bond in the district’s fast-growing east side. At capacity, they will support a combined 1,850 students. Learn more about the 2024 GISD Bond.
