About Mr. Arend

Mr. Arend has been teaching in Plano ISD since 2003. He started out as a fifth grade teacher at Centennial Elementary and taught fifth grade for three years. After teaching fifth grade for three years Mr. Arend taught third grade and served as the third grade team leader. During his time at Centennial Elementary Mr. Arend has served as the IC Vertical Chairperson, Student Council representative, Science Fair coordinator, as well as the campus textbook coordinator. In his first year teaching Mr. Arend was awarded the Beginning Teacher of the Year award at Centennial Elementary. Currently Mr. Arend is the assistant principal of Hunt Elementary as well as Hickey Elementary.

Mr. Arend has a …

*Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education with a Coaching Endorsement from Peru State College

*Masters of Education Degree in Educational Administration from the University of North Texas (Completion December 2007)

A Word from Mr. Arend

I would like to introduce myself as your new assistant principal. My name is Matt Arend. I am looking forward to an extraordinary year. As excited as I am to be at Martha Hunt Elementary, as your new assistant principal, I am equally excited to be at Hickey Elementary as well, as their new assistant principal. Being involved with two schools gives me a great opportunity to work with a large number of students, teachers, and parents.  

Before I have a chance to meet everyone, I would like you to know a little about me. I was born in South Dakota and later spent my high school years in Iowa. Upon graduating high school, I attended Peru State College in Nebraska, where I played football and received a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. After college I moved to Plano, Texas to pursue my educational career. Prior to being an assistant principal, I taught both fifth grade and third grade. During my time at Centennial I worked in various roles, such as camp director, science fair coordinator, and third grade team leader.

Again, I welcome you to the 2007-2008 school year. I am looking forward to the opportunities that I will be able to share with the students, parents, and staff of Martha Hunt Elementary.