Administration
Principal
Ben Bridges, M.Ed.
Ben Bridges, a proud native of Waxahachie, is the principal of Finley Junior High.
Mr. Bridges began his career in the technology industry and worked in IT for two school districts before making the decision to pursue a career in education. He has spent the entirety of his twelve years in education working with junior high students, first as an English teacher, and for six years as an assistant principal at Finley.
Mr. Bridges is a 1999 graduate of Waxahachie High School, and attended Waxahachie ISD schools from Kindergarten through twelfth grade, including seventh and eighth grade in the building that is now Finley! He holds a bachelor’s degree from Western Governors University and a master’s degree from Lamar University.
Mr. Bridges lives in Waxahachie with his wife, Jenny, and his daughters, Stella and Parker, who are Waxahachie ISD students.
Mr. Bridges believes in the importance of building relationships with students, staff, and families. He strives each day to ensure Finley is the best place to learn, work, and grow.
🎓 Undergraduate degree, Educational Studies, Western Governors University
🎓 Graduate degree, Educational Leadership, Lamar University
📜 T-TESS Certified Appraiser
📜 EC-12 Principal Certification
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