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Milam a perfect match for new principal
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Ruth Campbell , as published by Odessa American (oaoa.com)
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Blaylock's appointment and background are available from the Odessa American.
The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees has named a new principal for Milam Elementary School, the fine arts magnet school in the district. Welton Blaylock will lead the school, bringing his experience as a former owner of a dance and cheer studio in Odessa . Blaylock has a background in education, having previously worked with Third Future Schools when they managed Ector Middle School.
He is a product of the Ector County ISD and has raised his children in the district. Further details about Blaylock's appointment and background are available from the Odessa American.
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Category: government Published: July 15, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees has named a new principal for Milam Elementary School, the fine arts magnet school in the district. Welton Blaylock will lead the school, bringing his…
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