Paul M. Kienlen is happy to serve as the Principal of Longs Creek Elementary School. He has worked in the field of education for more than 25 years. Prior to coming to “the Ranch”, he was Principal at the Pre-K Academy at West Avenue. He has also served as an Assistant Center Director with Pre-K 4 SA and an Assistant Principal at two NEISD campuses. His experience as a classroom teacher began in El Paso, Texas in 1997. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN. His Master’s Degree in Educational Management and Development was granted at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM. He completed the doctoral program in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at UTSA in 2021. Dr. Kienlen grew up in Minnesota, but has lived in Texas for more than half of his life. He is married with four children. He is fluently bilingual in Spanish and English.  

Paul M. Kienlen, Ph.D.

Principal – Longs Creek Elementary School

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