Carolyn Thompson has been the principal of Matthews Academy since 2010. She was recently inducted into the Texas Tech Basketball Ring of Honor for her years as a successful player in the '80s. She was inspired to pursue a leadership role in Lubbock ISD to make a positive difference in the lives of students and in the community.

“Every day that I come through that door I say to myself that I’m going to do something for somebody and it’s going to change their life for the better.” -Carolyn Thompson

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