AEP Principal Update

I am thrilled to serve as principal of Prosper ISD's Alternative Education Program for the 2026–2027 school year. This role is one I take to heart and I’m honored and privileged to embark on this journey alongside all of you.

Students in our program are capable, resilient, and deserving of the same high expectations as any student in our district. My goal is to act as a servant leader for our students, families, and staff — fostering a culture where accountability and compassion go hand in hand and where every student feels known, supported, and ready to succeed.

I look forward to partnering with each of you as we build something meaningful together. I strive to live by two guiding mottos: Family First and Believe. I truly believe that anything is possible when you have faith in the mission and keep family at the center.

With excitement,
Marisol Balderas

Principal, AEP

Mrs. Balderas has served in many roles during her 20 years in public education, including classroom teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal, and elementary principal.

She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Minor in Spanish from University of North Texas and a Master's in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Mrs. Balderas and her husband, Eric, are the proud parents of three children: Alexander, Jackson, and Ava. Their oldest is a student at Walnut Grove and will be embarking on his senior year this fall. As a blended family, her other two children attend schools in McKinney. In her free time, Mrs. Balderas loves exploring the world on family vacations, watching baseball—whether at her sons’ games or live at the Rangers’ stadium—or simply enjoying quality downtime at home with the latest Netflix series. For her, nothing "fills the bucket" like time spent with family.