Northwest ISD names principal for new Hicks Early Childhood Center

Chrisa Oakley was named the first principal for the new Dr. David Hicks Early Childhood Center, announced Northwest ISD Monday evening.

The early childhood center, to be built in North Fort Worth at the corner of Bonds Ranch Road and FM 156, is the first school in the district that will be exclusively for pre-kindergarten students.

It is one of four planned NISD early childhood centers as part of a $2 billion bond that was approved by voters in 2023.

“Pre-K marks the beginning of many children’s educational journeys and I look forward to establishing a strong academic foundation for our youngest learners,” said Oakley. “Data shows that students who start in Northwest ISD’s pre-K classes outperform those who do not, and this school will grow our early childhood program to new heights.”