Paul Named New Cooper Junior High Assistant Principal

Wylie ISD is excited to announce Khellan Paul as the new Assistant Principal at Cooper Junior High.

Paul brings over a decade of experience in education and a strong commitment to student growth and staff collaboration. He joined Wylie ISD in 2021 as an eighth-grade math teacher at Burnett Junior High. While at Burnett, Paul completed an administrative internship, assisting with STAAR coordination and campus operations. He actively contributed to school culture and student support as a member of various committees, including anti-bullying, discipline, as well as the school’s guiding coalition and the Wylie ISD Districtwide Educational Improvement Council (DWEIC).

Prior to joining Wylie ISD, Paul taught math in Richardson ISD, Tyler ISD, and Trinity Charter Schools, where he held various instructional and leadership roles.

Paul holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Tyler and earned a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Texas Tech University through Wylie ISD’s continuing education partnership with the university.

Wylie ISD welcomes Paul into his new role at Cooper Junior High for the 2025-26 school year and looks forward to the continued impact he will make on students, staff, and families.