Cypress High School’s new Vice Principal Ann-Marie Bernhard is excited to be back on campus and reconnect with students and staff. Before returning to Cypress, Bernhard spent 15 years teaching math before she stepped into a different administration role that eventually led her to become an assistant principal. Even though at first she considered attending medical school to become a dermatologist or anesthesiologist, she found her passion in education.
Building trust with staff, students, and families is one of her biggest priorities. She believes that open and honest communication is the key to a strong relationship. Bernhard said, “Having open and honest communication and being transparent with what’s going on is the number one step to build that trust.” She hopes to continue communicating with the Cypress community and creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable and supported by her.
As she starts the 2026-2027 school year, Bernhard’s main goal is to learn as much as she can about Cypress and the staff. Being new on campus is her current role; she compares the experience to being a new student herself. “I feel like a new student as well,” she said. She is looking forward to new activities and being a part of them…