Ladyanne Horne joined the BMS family as our principal at the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year. Ladyanne Horne was already a member of the Bastrop ISD family, serving as the district’s secondary language arts and social studies specialist since 2018. In that role, she has worked directly with campus principals and instructional coaches to improve classroom instruction, to lead professional learning communities, and to design high-quality lessons and assessments. Prior to joining BISD, Horne was Dean of Instruction at Faith Family Academy and an assistant principal at Dobie College Prep Academy in Austin ISD. She also has prior experience as a school improvement facilitator, instructional coach, and teacher.

“I am honored to be named as the principal of Bastrop Middle School,” said Horne. “I look forward to working with the staff and community to provide the best education possible for all students at BMS.”

Horne earned a bachelor’s degree from Tarleton State University in 2003 and a master’s degree in administration from Concordia University in 2016. She holds secondary teaching certifications in English language arts and social studies, as well as a principal’s certification. Horne is the recipient of the Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction Award.