Highland Park ISD
Madelyn Marks is an experienced professional currently serving as a Kindergarten Assistant Teacher at Bradfield Elementary within Highland Park ISD since September 2021. In addition to this role, Madelyn has been working as a Sales Stylist at Cotton Island since August 2018. Previously, Madelyn held the position of Assistant Executive at Sam Saves Animal Rescue from June to September 2018 and completed an internship as a Sales Intern at Purple Hands Winery in June and July 2016, where responsibilities included conducting wine tastings, managing inventory, and assisting with cellar operations. Madelyn holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from Texas Christian University, earned in 2018.
Highland Park ISD
The Highland Park Independent School District is located immediately north of downtown Dallas in the 6.21-square-mile suburban area of Highland Park, University Park and a small part of North Dallas. HPISD serves approximately 33,640 residents who are predominantly college-educated professionals and business leaders in the Dallas community. Since Highland Park schools were founded in 1914, there continues to be a proud tradition of excellence in academic, fine arts, athletics and community service. Dallas is home to the State Fair of Texas, some of the finest museums in the Southwest and many professional sports teams. Southern Methodist University, one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the South, is located in the Park Cities and offers a variety of concerts, lectures and athletic events to the surrounding area. The Highland Park Independent School District first opened its doors in October of 1914 with a four-room building on Cornell Avenue. Since then, it has grown to a district comprised of eight campuses: five elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school and one high school. The district has an enrollment of approximately 6,700 students and employs nearly 800 people, including more than 450 teachers.