FLORENCE ISD

Lauren Neil, Principal 

lneil@florenceisd.net

Mrs. Neil has been in education for 12 years as a teacher, coach, athletic coordinator and an administrator. She attended the University of Texas at Austin, Hook’em Horns, and received her Bachelor’s degree in Applied Movement Science. Mrs. Neil received her Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington.

For the past two years Mrs. Neil has served as the Assistant Principal at FMS. Prior to coming to Florence, Mrs. Neil was an assistant principal at Wagner Middle School in Georgetown ISD. Before moving into administration Mrs. Neil served as a Girls Athletic Coordinator and coach teaching PE, pre-athletics, and athletics. Mrs. Neil also taught 8th grade Science for 4 years.

Mrs. Neil is looking forward to her third year with the HERD at FMS and is excited to step into the Principal role! She believes that all students are deserving of a quality education and is excited to assist students and staff with their educational journey. Mrs. Neil can’t wait to watch our students grow this year as we come together to Inspire, Empower, and Achieve! 

BuffsBeTheBestTheyCanBe!

Dr. Kay Bradford, Assistant Principal

kbradford@florenceisd.net

Dr. Kay Bradford has rejoined the Florence Independent School District (FISD) after retiring in 2023. She is well familiar with Florence, having served as the principal of Florence Elementary from 2013 to 2021 and as the principal of Florence Middle School from 2021 to 2023. Prior to her decade-long tenure as a principal in Florence, Dr. Bradford worked as an assistant principal in the Georgetown Independent School District and the Lake Travis Independent School District. In addition, she has experience as an English teacher and coach in both Lake Travis ISD and Sheldon ISD. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Bradford is an avid birdwatcher and enjoys spending time at the beach. Her favorite activity, however, is being around her family. She and her husband, Eric, have twin seniors and an eighth grader who are all attending schools in Florence.