Prior to being named Principal at Gateway Tech High School, Ms. Bruce held both teacher and administrative positions in the Georgetown Independent School District.  She earned her undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at Texas State University and her master’s degree in Leadership Policies and Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington.  She currently is working towards a Certificate in Advanced Leadership from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.  She attended Harvard’s New and Aspiring Leader Academy in Boston. 

A native of Hanna City, Ill., Ms. Bruce has been a Girl Scout leader for the past eight years and is a Central Texas service unit director.  She and her family are active in their church and are avid campers.