Thank you for visiting the Waters Elementary website.  I am Karen Thornton and it is my pleasure and honor to be the principal at Waters.  This is my 13^th year at Waters and I truly enjoy serving our students and families.
    I grew up in Connecticut where I began my teaching career but was fortunate to move to Texas in 1975 (a Yankee by birth but a Texan by choice!).   I have been a teacher, counselor, diagnostician, and instructional specialist before becoming a principal in 1991.  My husband is from West Texas and we both think Lubbock is a great city.  I have one son who is in law school in Houston and another son who just graduated from Coronado High School.  They are both products of Lubbock Independent School District.
          At Waters we strive not only to educate our students but also to help them grow socially and emotionally to become happy, successful and productive citizens.  Our staff is dedicated, caring and truly strives to make a difference in children’s lives.  These teachers give more that 100% everyday to ensure that our students receive the very best education possible.  What is best for students is the driving force behind all our decisions.
     The parents at Waters are great! They are supportive, encouraging and can be found volunteering in the classrooms and workroom daily.  The Waters PTA has been recognized by the district and state as outstanding.  We would not be able to do all the neat things we do without the help and continual support of our parents.
     With the winning combination of dedicated staff, eager and excited students and supportive parents, we hope to continue serving students and making Waters a great place to learn!