Administration
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
8th Grade Assistant Principal
7th Grade Assistant Principal
Mr. Chip Cariappa
ccariappa@g-pisd.org
361-777-4042
I live with several dogs, each of them unique, who have taught me about loyalty, transparency, contentment, and approaching every new day with excitement. I consistently bring these qualities to work with me. As an Assistant Principal, I adhere to an in loco parentis approach when dealing with students. In all instances, I attempt to do what is best for our students and believe that, together, we can prepare them to be articulate and productive citizens of the State of Texas.
6th Grade Assistant Principal
Mr. Erik Yebra
eyebra@g-pisd.org
361-777-4042
I bring to Gregory-Portland Middle School 20 years of education experience. My family and I have been residents of Portland for the past 13 years. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family outdoors. Our weekends are spent watching our oldest daughter play soccer.
A strong foundation built around relationships is one of the most important factors when becoming an effective leader. Theodore Roosevelt once said “people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care”. My educational philosophy is centered around this motto. Students should have a voice in their education and play an active role in educational choices.. I encourage my colleagues to voice their opinions and contribute ideas, in order to create a collaborative environment.
Our administrative team has already begun planning for the new year, and I am excited to work alongside such great mentors. Even though I have only been a Wildcat for a few weeks, everyone on campus has made me feel right at home. I look forward to serving the GP community and ensuring students are first!
DEAN OF INSTRUCTION
“I like that our principal will keep us safe and makes sure we have fun in our school.”
Taylor Baker, GP Class of 2024