Mr. James Demery wears a lot of hats as Principal of George Washington Carver School in Karnack ISD.

One really big hat is as campus leader at a school that serves students from Pre-K through 8th Grade, all in one building. Under his leadership the last year, Karnack has seen test scores grow exponentially, and Mr. Demery credits the improvement to his hard-working staff and committed students who have bought in to the game plan for success he began implementing 1 1/2 years ago.

It's a game plan that has been meticulously laid out over the course of his life, including lessons he's learned regarding leadership, teamwork, and unity as a member of the United States Army. It's also a part of who Mr. Demery is personally, as a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ at his home church just across the border from Karnack in Louisiana. All of these experiences encompass the essence of James Demery's true character -- the heart of a servant.

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