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Prior to becoming the principal at George H. W. Bush Elementary, Mrs. Crowling was the assistant principal at Bush for one year. Her career with DISD began as a teacher at Billy Earl Dade Middle School where she taught math and Language Arts for 3 years.  She then taught math for three years at the Talented and Gifted Vanguard school at K.B. Polk Elementary.  For two years, Mrs. Crowling served as a Math Academic Facilitator working with math instructional coaches in the Conrad and W.T. White feeder patterns.

Mrs. Crowling is a graduate of the University of Illinois with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Business Administration.  She also earned a master’s degree in Urban School Leadership from Southern Methodist University.

At Bush Elementary, our staff is committed to creating a safe and rigorous learning environment where students learn the skills needed to be successful in life.  We are a Leader in Me campus where students and staff alike embrace the 7 Habits (#1 Be Proactive, #2 Begin with the End in Mind, #3 Put First Things First, #4 Think Win-Win, #5 Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood, #6 Synergize, and #7 Sharpen the Saw) to guide us on our journey towards excellence.

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Heather Bosillo is the Director of Corporate and Community Philanthropy with Make-A-Wish North Texas. In her role she partners with the communities of El Paso, Midland, Odessa, Amarillo, Lubbock, Dallas, and Fort Worth to raise funds to grant wishes for critically ill children in these areas and surrounding counties. Raising over $8M annually and granting over 630 wishes annually, the North Texas Chapter of Make-A-Wish is the 4th largest chapter in the country!

Christopher J. Freis

 Chief of Police, Addison Police Department

Chris Freis currently serves as the Chief of Police for the Addison Police Department. Throughout his law enforcement career, he served in multiple capacities, including Patrol Officer, School Resource Officer, Field Training Officer, SWAT Team Leader, Use-of-Force Instructor, and Department Firearms Instructor. Before being appointed with the Town of Addison, Chris served as the Assistant Chief of Police for the City of Duncanville, where he oversaw various divisions, including Patrol, SWAT, Internal Affairs, and Training and Personnel. Chris is most proud of his work in developing great officers and leading high-functioning teams.

Chris is a graduate of the 87th session of the Senior Management for Police Institute Police Executive Research Forum, the FBI LEEDA Trilogy Series, the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration School of Police Supervision, the Force Science Institute Certification Course, and the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement Train the Trainer Course.

He holds a Master Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Military Science from Dallas Baptist University. He is an active member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Texas Police Chiefs Association, and the North Texas Police Chiefs Association.

Chris has actively engaged with various stakeholders throughout his law enforcement career, including mental health professionals, business leaders, civil rights activists, legislators, judges, faith-based organizations, community groups, and police department members. This collaborative approach has allowed him to gain a deep understanding of the concerns and perspectives of each community faction. Chris's belief in managing Public Safety in a manner that is responsive to the community and reflective of national standards and best practices underscores his commitment to inclusive and effective law enforcement.

Outside of his professional commitments, Chris values his personal time with his family. He enjoys spending quality time with his wife, son, and their two dogs, which provides him with a well-rounded perspective that he brings to his role as Chief of Police.

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