Elysian Fields ISD proudly welcomes Mrs. Lesley Glanton as the new assistant principal at Elysian Fields Middle School.Glanton, a native of Marshall, brings more than 25 years of experience in public education to EFISD, along with a strong commitment to student success.

“There is a great deal of tradition and sense of community here in Elysian Fields," said Glanton. "I look forward to working with the students, staff, and community of EF in continuing those traditions of excellence."

Her extensive career includes serving as principal at Marshall Early Childhood Center from 2019 to 2023, assistant principal at two Marshall ISD elementary campuses, and as a teacher and interventionist in both Marshall and Hallsville ISDs. Most recently, Glanton has worked as an ARD Facilitator and Transition Specialist through the Panola County Shared Services Agreement and as a reviewer for the Texas State Board of Education’s Instructional Materials Review and Approval panel.

Glanton holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Texas A&M University–Texarkana and a Bachelor’s degree in Education from East Texas Baptist University. She is also a graduate of Marshall High School.

Lesley has been married to Tony Glanton for 24 years, and she is the mother of three children: Bailey, a junior at Baylor University; Ella, a junior at Marshall High School; and Brooks, a 5th grader at Sam Houston STEM.