Mr. Jayroe graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in Management and Information Systems at Baylor University in 2000. Mr. Jayroe later completed the requirements for acquiring a teacher’s certificate from The University of Texas at Dallas. In 2008, he completed a Master of Education from The University of Texas at Arlington.

Mr. Jayroe is a native of Palestine and a graduate of Palestine ISD. His career began working with SCORE! Educational Centers as an Assistant Director. Brandon returned to school and received the credentials to become certified as a classroom teacher and began teaching at Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary in the Dallas Independent School District. Mr. Jayroe worked at Zaragoza Elementary for three years then transferred to John F. Kennedy Learning Center in August 2004. He taught and coordinated various programs for three years at JFK LC as well. In August 2007 Brandon was promoted to the Assistant Principal’s position at J.L. Long Middle School. Mr. Jayroe served at Long for two years. In May 2009, Brandon accepted the position as Principal of Southside Elementary School in the Palestine Independent School District.

Mr. Jayroe has been a part of numerous professional learning communities including the Dallas Leadership Academy, the Assistant Principal’s Leadership Academy, and the UCEL Cohort Leadership Team. Mr. Jayroe believes that fostering healthy relationships with staff, students, and community is the key to a successful organization. Brandon is committed to serving the students, parents, and staff in sustaining a community of excellence.

Southside Visitors:

Parents, grandparents, and friends of Southside students are always welcome at our school. All visitors to our campus must sign in and present a driver's license at the reception desk in the foyer and receive a visitor’s name tag.

Absences:

When your child is absent, the day he/she returns to school, please send a parent or doctor note explaining the absence.

The district provides an opportunity to make up excessive absences at Saturday School.

Transportation Changes:

We do not allow a child to change transportation plans without a note or call from a parent. The note should include an address where the child should be dropped off at, the bus number (if known) and how many days this change will be in effect. If you call, please do so before 12:00 p.m.

Eating Breakfast:

Car riders must arrive prior to 8 a.m. to eat breakfast at school.

Early Arrivals

Southside will open to students each morning at 7:15 a.m.