On Friday, May 2, Birdville ISD Superintendent Dr. Gayle Stinson announced the appointment of Dr. Cheryl Waddell as principal at Cheney Hills Elementary. Waddell is replacing Billy Pope, who has retired from the district. 

Waddell has been principal at Binion Elementary since 2023. Prior to Binion, she was principal at Spicer Elementary from 2010–23; an assistant principal at the Academy at C.F. Thomas Elementary from 2007–10; taught fourth grade at Walker Creek Elementary from 2005–07; and fourth grade at Smithfield Elementary from 2002–05. 

She earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas Woman’s University, master’s degree from Dallas Baptist University, and doctorate degree from Walden University.