Mr. William Bragg selected principal of McCool Elementary Middle School

DoDEA Pacific West District Superintendent Dr. Jacob Sherwood is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. William Bragg as principal of McCool Elementary Middle School, effective July 14, 2024.

Mr. Bragg brings more than 23 years of experience in education to McCool. Currently, he is serving as acting principal at Hohenfels Elementary School in Germany. In addition to teaching at the elementary and secondary levels, his educational leadership experience includes serving as assistant principal at Hohenfels Middle High School, Kadena High School, E.C. Killin Elementary School, Ryukyu Middle School, McIntosh County Middle School (Darien, GA), and Bradwell Institute High School (Hinesville, GA).

Mr. Bragg was born in Texarkana, Texas. After graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Army as a Fire Support Specialist and served tours at Ft. Hood, TX, and Ft. Lewis, WA. After the military, Mr. Bragg attended Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, FL, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, and Master of Education in Administration and Supervision. Additionally, he earned an Education Specialist degree from Walden University in Minneapolis, MN.

Mr. Bragg has two daughters and two sons. One daughter is a graduate of Kadena High School. He is passionate about education and the opportunities it holds for children. He enjoys sports and mentoring students. He is a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Mr. Bragg is excited to join and serve the McCool EMS community.