Administration
Principal
Stefani Foster
Mrs. Foster joins Clift Elementary with nearly two decades of dedicated service to Waxahachie ISD. Mrs. Foster comes from a long line of hardworking Hispanic entrepreneurs and community leaders. Her grandmother, Anita N. Martinez, made history as the first Hispanic woman to serve on the Dallas City Council and also served abroad in the Peace Corps. Mrs. Foster proudly credits her servant’s heart and dedication to others to her grandmother’s powerful legacy of leadership and compassion.
Stefani’s journey in Waxahachie began with her husband, Kristopher Foster, a lifelong Ellis County native whose deep family roots and love for the community inspired them to make Waxahachie their permanent home. For almost twenty years, Mrs. Foster has faithfully served Waxahachie ISD, except for a brief three-year tenure with Red Oak ISD as an assistant principal. Most recently, she led Turner Pre-Kindergarten Academy (1 year) and Northside Elementary (7 years), where she and her staff successfully raised the campus’s TEA accountability rating by 12 points, reaching an 82 “B” rating through collaborative effort and a relentless focus on student growth.
We are incredibly grateful for Mrs. Foster’s willingness to step up and serve the Clift community. She is a proven leader who leads with heart and purpose. Her dedication to students and her ability to inspire excellence make her an ideal fit to guide Clift Elementary forward. We are excited for the future of Clift!
Becky McCutchen, Superintendent of Schools
Mrs. Foster believes that working with students who have high needs or come from low socioeconomic backgrounds is not just her passion—it’s her mission work and the reason God placed her on Earth. She approaches every day as an opportunity to love, serve, and uplift children and families through education.
Stefani and Kristopher are the proud parents of two boys—Kale and Knox—who keep their lives full and are their proudest accomplishments to date.
I am looking forward to building strong relationships, celebrating diversity, and cultivating a culture of academic excellence and belonging. My goal is to continue the upward momentum that has defined my leadership, empowering every student and staff member to thrive together as one family.
Stefani Foster
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Assistant Principals
Dana James, M.Ed.
Dana James is a distinguished 1993 graduate of Waxahachie High School. Nearly thirty years ago, Mrs. James began her professional journey as a classroom teacher at Northside Elementary. She later advanced to become one of the district’s inaugural Instructional Coaches, providing support to both the Northside and Dunaway Elementary campuses. Her leadership roles further expanded as she served as the Elementary Social Studies Coordinator and the Professional Learning Coordinator for the district.
As a third-generation Waxahachie ISD employee, Dana James proudly upholds a family legacy of service established by her great uncle and parents.
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🎓 Graduate degree, Educational Administration, Texas A&M University at Commerce
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Ken Lynch
Mr. Lynch is well-acquainted with Waxahachie ISD, having spent half of his educational career in the district. Many people know him from his time as Principal of Global High School, but his experience extends beyond secondary education. He has also worked as an administrator at the elementary level, including a particularly memorable year at Clift Elementary—one he describes as among the best of his career.
Mr. Lynch began his education career over thirty years ago as a fifth-grade teacher in Midlothian. He has taught every grade from fifth through twelfth and has served as an assistant principal at elementary, junior high, and high school campuses. Before joining Clift Nation, he spent six years as assistant principal and ten years as principal at Global High School.
Mr. Lynch brings extensive leadership experience, a strong dedication to students, and a genuine commitment to supporting both teachers and families. He is eager to serve the Clift community and to work alongside the outstanding staff.
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Precious Williams-Boyd, M.S.
Mrs. Williams-Boyd joins Clift Nation from Duncanville Independent School District, bringing a wealth of instructional expertise.
She is an accomplished educational leader with over a decade of experience dedicated to advancing student achievement, strengthening instructional practices, and building teacher capacity. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction. Throughout her career, Mrs. Williams-Boyd has successfully led data-driven initiatives, facilitated professional learning communities, implemented targeted intervention systems, and provided instructional coaching that has resulted in measurable academic growth across multiple content areas.
Mrs. Williams-Boyd is deeply committed to fostering strong relationships, cultivating a culture of excellence, and empowering both students and educators to reach their full potential. She is passionate about creating meaningful opportunities that enable every student to learn, grow, and thrive.
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🎓 Undergraduate degree, Business Administration, University of Texas at Arlington
🎓 Graduate degree, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Texas at Arlington
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