Hello McNeill Families!
My name is Chamekia Fields, and I am honored to serve as the Principal of McNeill Elementary. I’m a native Texan, born and raised in Big Sandy, Texas, and I have dedicated over 20 years to education—with experience as a teacher, literacy coach, and assistant principal.
I earned my Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Tyler and completed my Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Houston-Victoria. Throughout my career, I have been privileged to work in various roles across Lamar CISD, most recently as Assistant Principal of Instruction at Lamar Junior High, where I helped support academic growth and a positive learning environment.
My passion lies in nurturing a school culture where every student feels valued, challenged, and supported. I believe that when educators, families, and community members come together as a team, there is no limit to what we can achieve. I am committed to fostering a safe, joyful, and high-performing environment at McNeill, where excellence and innovation ignite every child’s potential.
Outside of school, I am married to my high school sweetheart and a proud mom of three amazing daughters. I love reading and find my greatest peace by the ocean—places that inspire curiosity and calm.
I am truly excited to join the McNeill family and look forward to working with all of you to make this a wonderful year full of learning, growth, and joy.
