Aransas County ISD
The new assistant principal of Rockport-Fulton High School is Michael Hannum. He arrived in Aransas County ISD in 1997 and most recently was an English language arts teacher at the school.
Taking the role of assistant principal of Fulton 4-5 Learning Center is Kimberly Keister. She has been with the district since 1995, most recently serving as the subject area coordinator for English language arts and as assistant principal of Rockport Fulton Middle School.
Sherry Myers is the assistant principal of Little Bay Primary School. From 2005 to 2007, she was the district's director of instruction. During the previous school year, she worked as an independent contractor, providing teacher training on a consulting basis.
Leading the Fulton 4-5 Learning Center is Principal Jeremy Saegert. He has served as the school's assistant principal since 2005.
John Speck steps into the role of assistant principal of Rockport-Fulton Middle School. He most recently held the same position at Neldig Elementary in Elgin ISD. Prior to that, he was assistant principal at Navasota ISD's intermediate school. Before taking on administrative duties, he was an art teacher and soccer coach; he also has been an instructor at Blinn College. Speck has a double-major bachelor's degree in art and philosophy from Texas State University, a master of arts degree in education from Stephen F. Austin State University and a master of science degree in educational administration from Texas A&M University.
Cameron ISD George Willey is the district's new assistant superintendent. He most recently was with Copperas Cove ISD, where he spent two years as director of student programs and five years as high school principal. Other districts in which he has held administrative posts include Round Rock and Lake Travis. Willey earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Texas State University and his doctorate from Texas A&M University.
Charlotte ISD
New Superintendent Brett Starkweather comes to Charlotte from Paint Rock ISD, where he held the same position.
Claude ISD Toby Tucker is the district's new superintendent. He comes toClaude ISD from Childress ISD, where he was first the district's principal and then served as assistant superintendent. Prior to his time in Childress, he was with Wheeler ISD, where he was the high school and junior high principal, athletic director and special education teacher. Tucker's bachelor of arts degree in mass communications is from the University of Central Arkansas and his master of education degree is from West Texas A&M University. In addition to his Texas superintendent, K-12 and PK-12 special education certifications, he is certified as a principal and superintendent in New Mexico.
Cleburne ISD
The new assistant superintendentfor education programs is Tom Miller, who was most recently with North East ISD. An educator for 16 years, he holds a doctorate from The University of Texas.
Lyla King is the district's executive directorof curriculum and instruction.
Coppell ISD
The new principal of Coppell Middle School North is Lynn Ojeda. A 19-year education veteran, she began her career with Plano ISD, spending 13 years teaching middle school Spanish before becoming an administrative intern in 2003 at Bowman Middle School. She then served as an assistant principal at that campus and was the district's eighth grade summer school coordinator in 2008 and 2009. Ojeda has a bachelor of arts degree in Spanish and English from Sam Houston State University and two master's degrees, one in secondary education and one in educational administration, from the University of North Texas.
Crawford ISD Kenneth Hall, most recently superintendent of Roxton ISD, is Crawford ISD's new superintendent.
Crockett ISD Crockett ISD has Douglas E. Moore as its new superintendent. He was formerly superintendent of Oakwood ISD.
Crockett County CCSD Crockett County CCSD has a new superintendent and three new administrators.
Chris duBois has accepted the top position. Before coming to his new post, he served four years as high school principal in Grape Creek ISD and two years as that district's assistant superintendent. He earned a master's degree and administrator certification from Sul Ross State University. He is completing work toward his doctorate in educational leadership at Tarleton State University.
The new principal of Ozona High School is Benny Granger, who comes to his new job from his prior position of principal of Ozona Middle School. His master's degree and administrator certification are from Sul Ross State University.
Houston Hendryx steps into the role of Ozona Middle School principal. He comes to the district from Schleicher County ISD, where he was an elementary school principal. His master's degree and administrator certification are from Sul Ross State University.
Ozona Elementary has a new principal, Amanda Jackson, previously a school counselor. She will oversee the consolidation of two campuses in one building during the 2010-2011 school year.
Cumby ISD Lance Campbell begins his 19th year as an educator as he takes on the job of Cumby ISD superintendent. He has spent the past five years as principal of the high schools in Whitewright and Sam Rayburn ISDs, where his tenure saw the designation of those districts as "exemplary." In addition, a number of athletic honors in girls' basketball, boys cross country and girls track events were achieved under his leadership. He is a graduate of East Texas State University, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in history and physical education; his master's degree is from Tarleton State University.
Dallas ISD Claudia Rodriguez will serve as executive director of human resources, returning to the district where she previously was a teacher and administrator. She began her career in 1980 as a teacher in El Paso ISD. She joined Dallas ISD as an ESL teacher at Greiner Middle School and was a bilingual education and ESL specialist. She then was principal of Spence Middle School and Skyline High School, later transferring to Mirando City ISD to serve as superintendent. Most recently, she was with ESC Region 1 in Edinburg. She was also an adjunct professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at The University of Texas-Pan American.
Duncanville ISD Keith Agnes has been promoted to assistant principal of Daniel Intermediate School, having been a classroom teacher at the school for the past three years. His career included stints in Lubbock and Dallas ISDs before joining Duncanville ISD. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from Texas Tech University.
Arriving from Azle ISD, where she was an assistant elementary school principal, is Kathy Culbertson. She is the new principal of Reed Middle School. Her career began in 1977 in Del Valle ISD. For 17 years, she was a teacher and coach in all grade levels. During the past 15 years, she has been a high school counselor, elementary and secondary assistant principal and principal of a 4A high school. Culbertson's bachelor of science degree in health/physical education and in English is from Wayland Baptist University. Her master's degree in educational psychology is from Texas Tech University, and her doctorate in education and public administration, with a specialization in school finance, is from the University of North Texas.
Brandenburg Intermediate School has Thomas Cyprian as its principal. His career began in Duncanville in 1998 as a social studies teacher. He was appointed assistant principal of Duncanville High School in 2005. He was away from Duncanville ISD for a year when he spent that time as an assistant principal in Arlington ISD. Cyprian's bachelor of arts degree in political science and history and his master of education degree are from The University of Texas at Arlington.
Jeff Dozier is the interim deputy superintendent for administrative services. He comes to Duncanville from Longview ISD, where he was deputy superintendent for campus accountability. A 15-year veteran of public education, he has been a teacher, principal and superintendent. Before becoming an educator, Dozier worked in the private sector in administration, marketing, public relations and promotions. He holds a bachelor of arts degree from Louisiana Tech University and a master's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University.
Leading Daniel Intermediate School is Principal Dawn Smith. With 23 years in education, she began her career as a special education teacher in Pasco, Wash. In Duncanville ISD, she spent nine years as principal of Brandenburg Intermediate. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in K-12 special education/regular education from Central Washington University; her master's degree in administration and professional development are from Heritage College in Toppenish, Wash.
Other appointments include:
Max Ahmadian, assistant superintendent for accountability and campus effectiveness
Liz Birdwell, executive director for curriculum and instruction
Tammy Kuykendall, chief communications officer
Larry McHaney, deputy superintendent for learning services
Ray Seago, interim assistant athletic director
Cathy Self-Morgan, interim athletic director
El Paso ISD
Four new administrators have been named for the district, and 18 principals have been appointed.
Debra Carden steps into her new position as assistant superintendent of middle schools from her most recent role as director of secondary schools. Before coming to El Paso in 2008, she was a middle school assistant principal and principal with the Santa Fe (N.M.) Public Schools and Socorro ISD, and a middle school principal in Ysleta ISD. She was also a director of teacher education at Santa Fe Community College and Socorro ISD's director of secondary instruction. Her bachelor of science degree in elementary education is from Eastern New Mexico University and her master of arts degree in educational administration is from the University of New Mexico.
The new associate superintendent of the elementary schools division is Maria Flores, who has been with El Paso ISD since 1985. She began as a teacher at White Elementary School and also has taught at Guillen Middle School. She was assistant principal of Alamo and Alta Vista elementary schools and principal of Hart Elementary. She was an ESL instructor at the community college level for five years. Flores holds a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from The University of Texas at El Paso and a master of arts degree in education from New Mexico State University.
Terri Jordan moves into the role of chief of staff from her previous position as associate superintendent of secondary schools. She began her career in El Paso ISD in 1986 as a classroom teacher. She has served as assistant principal and principal of Franklin High School. Additionally, she was executive director of technology and information systems and assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. Her bachelor's degree in secondary education is from Texas Tech University, and both her master's degree in educational administration and doctorate in educational leadership and administration are from The University of Texas at El Paso.
Joseph Lopez will serve as the associate superintendent of curriculum and instruction. His career began in 1971 in Dallas ISD; he also has served in Corpus Christi ISD and, most recently, Garland ISD. He has held various administrative positions, including program developer, instructional facilitator, dean of instruction, assistant principal, elementary and secondary principal and superintendent. He has also been with the Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools. Additionally, he has taught at New Mexico Highlands University and Texas A&M University at Commerce. Lopez has a doctoral degree from the University of North Texas.
The new principals and their schools are:
Cynthia Donnelly, Roberts Elementary School
Blanca Garcia, Tom Lea Elementary School
Samuel F. Hogue, Andress High School
Ina Lachmann, Lundy Elementary School
Luis Liano, El Paso High School
Jesus Medina, General Colin Powell Elementary School
Deanna Moseley, Bliss Elementary School
Rosa Parga, Houston Elementary School
Elco Ramos, Crockett Elementary School
Alberto Reyes, Herrera Elementary School
Gina Rodriguez-Nunez, Tippin Elementary School
Cynthia Sanchez, Beall Elementary School
Sandra Sanchez, Crosby Elementary School
Rosa Tarin, Hawkins Elementary School
Anthony Tomasheki, Schuster Elementary School
Diane Valverde, Alta Vista Elementary School
Micaela Varela, Polk Elementary School
James P. Vasquez, Moreno Elementary School
Fort Worth ISD Sherry Breed, assistant superintendent for elementary school leadership, has spent her education career in the Fort Worth Public Schools. Beginning as a kindergarten and first grade teacher at Dillow Elementary, she then taught at Stevens Elementary before being named principal of Sagamore Hill Elementary, where she served for nine years. In 1999, she took on the role of executive director of the district's area 1 instructional support team, which served 59 schools. In 2003, she was promoted to associate superintendent of curriculum; in 2005, Breed was given responsibility for additional departments and her title was changed to associate superintendent of curriculum and instruction. Three years later, she acquired responsibility for the PEAK program, which supports campuses with historically low scores on the state's accountability assessment. Breed earned her bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and her master's degree from Texas Christian University.
Patricia Linares, deputy superintendent, began her career with Dallas ISD, where she taught first through fifth graders in dual language and transitional programs. She then was a teacher advisor and later served as an assistant principal and principal in Dallas ISD. From 1991 to 1996, she was an educational specialist, state director, senior director and assistant to the commissioner for governmental relations with the Texas Education Agency. Linares arrived in Fort Worth ISD in 1996, where she has served in a number of roles: executive director of the central instructional support team; assistant superintendent of school management; associate superintendent for school operations; deputy superintendent of school management, curriculum and instruction; and deputy superintendent of school leadership and student support service. Her most recent position was that of deputy superintendent. Linares' bachelor of science degree in elementary education, with a specialization in bilingual education, is from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University). Her master's degree in bilingual education is from Southern Methodist University, and her doctorate in education administration is from The University of Texas.
Robert Ray, chief of schools, most recently assistant superintendent for elementary school leadership, taught in Oklahoma City before transferring to Dallas ISD, where he was a teacher at the Carver Learning Center. He came to Fort Worth ISD as assistant principal of Handley Middle School, progressing to the role of principal at Logan Elementary School. In 2000, he was appointed director of elementary school management. From 2004 to 2005, Ray served as interim assistant superintendent of elementary school management until moving to his most recent post. Ray has a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and a master of education degree in school administration from the University of Central Oklahoma.
In addition, five new assistant principals have been assigned. They are:
Toni Block, Trimble Tech High School
John Daniel Goodner, Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School
Belinda Jill Lively, Western Hills High School
Jimmy Thomas, Southwest High School
Deonda Wilson, Eastern Hills High School
Goose Creek ISD Rachel De Leon is the principal of Carver Elementary School, after spending the past four years as principal of Pumphrey Elementary. She joined Goose Creek ISD as a first grade teacher at Crockett Elementary in 1985. She spent 1986 to 1992 as a bilingual education teacher for first and third graders at Travis Elementary, and she was parent involvement coordinator at Carver in 1993. She also was assistant principal and then principal of San Jacinto Elementary. De Leon's bachelor of science degree, master of education degree and administrative certification are all from the University of Houston.
Kevin Foxworth began the school year as principal ofHighlands Junior High School, coming to his new position from Sterling High School, where he also held the top job. He came to Goose Creek ISD in 1997 as a teacher and coach at Mann Junior High, and then he taught at Sterling High for a year before being named the school's assistant principal. He served in that capacity until becoming assistant principal of Goose Creek Memorial High in 2008. Foxworth holds a bachelor of science degree from Union University in Jackson, Tenn., and a master's degree in educational administration from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
The new principal of Crockett Elementary School is Jaime Lannou. She began her career at Spring ISD, transferring to Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD to teach for six years, as well as serve as an instructional facilitator for two years. She arrived in Goose Creek to serve as the assistant principal of Crockett Elementary. Both her bachelor's and master's degrees are from Baylor University.
The new assistant superintendent for administrative services is Byron Terrier. He comes from Buna ISD, where he spent the past three years as superintendent. He spent a year serving in several roles simultaneously in Evadale ISD — assistant superintendent and elementary, junior high and high school principal. He also was that district's athletic director for two years and taught high school biology, anatomy, physiology, integrated physics, chemistry, health and physical education. Terrier has been named Texas District Coach of the Year six times; he was Texas State Coach of the Year in 2000-2001. Terrier earned a bachelor of science degree, a master of education degree and his superintendent certification from Lamar University, where he will complete his doctorate in May.
Granbury ISD Carol Howard will serve as assistant superintendent. She was director of career technology for the district. She began her career in 1979 as a language arts teacher at Keller Middle School in Keller ISD. She subsequently was a teacher, librarian and counselor in Leander, Channelview, Fort Davis, Balmorhea, Troy and Edgewood ISDs. She was a counselor and licensed specialist in school psychology for special education cooperatives in Edgewood, Nocona and Henrietta. She then spent three years as a specialist at ESC Region 9 in Wichita Falls, providing consultation and training on education topics. Howard was with Fort Stockton ISD, overseeing programs for bilingual/ESL and at-risk students, from 2005 until her arrival in Granbury. She has 30 years of experience as an educator and holds certification and licenses as a teacher, counselor, special education counselor and school psychologist. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas and a master's degree from Sul Ross State University.
The new director of human resources is Tom Howard. Prior to coming to Granbury, he was athletic director and head football coach at high schools in Fort Stockton, Henrietta, Edgewood, Bruceville-Eddy and Fort Davis ISDs, leading teams to playoffs 13 times. His career includes nine district championships, four bi-district championships, one regional championship, and one appearance in the state semi-finals. Prior to those assignments, he was an assistant coach in Leander and Channelview. Howard is a graduate of North Texas State University with a bachelor of science degree in secondary education.
Amy Wood has been appointed technology director. Since 2004, she has been Granbury ISD's instructional technology coordinator, serving teachers, librarians, staff and administrators at the district's 12 campuses. She began her career in 1994 as a high school math teacher in Borger ISD, also teaching night classes at Frank Phillips College. She then served as a fifth grade math teacher and campus technology coordinator at Lakeside Learning Center in Plainview. Her last position before coming to Granbury was manager of technology at Plainview's Covenant Hospital. Wood earned both her bachelor's and master of education degrees from West Texas A&M University. She is the co-author of "Writing in Math Really Counts" and is also a contributing editor for the Agile Mind math program for middle school students.
Greenville ISD James Daugherty is assistant principal of the Houston Education Center. He was most recently assistant principal of Ford High School in Quinlan; he has taught in Allen, Caddo Mills, Rivercrest and Honey Grove ISDs. Both his bachelor's and master's degrees are from Texas A&M University at Commerce.
David Gish is the new principal of Greenville Middle School. He was a teacher and coach from 1982 to 1991, and then he served as assistant principal at Greenville High School until 1996, moving into the position of the school's associate principal until 2007. For the past two years, he has been principal of the district's Sixth Grade Center. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from East Texas State University.
Heath Jarvis leads Greenville High School as its principal. He has been with Greenville ISD for 16 years, teaching at Greenville High for 10 years before serving as principal from 2005 to 2008. He then transferred to his most recent position as principal of Greenville Middle School. As a district faculty member, he taught world history and geography, U.S. history and health. He also coached varsity football and Greenville High's girls track team to seven consecutive district championships. He attended Kilgore College before earning a bachelor's degree from East Texas State University and master's degree in education administration from Texas A&M University at Commerce.
Karalu Pope steps into the lead position at the Sixth Grade Center, replacing David Gish as principal. She has been assistant principal of the school since 2007. With the district since 1994, she taught at Travis Elementary, Greenville Intermediate and Greenville Middle School before being named the middle school's assistant principal in 2004. Pope has a bachelor's and a master's degree from Texas A&M University at Commerce.
Randy Stuart will serve as the district's director of technology. He was previously technology director for Ore City ISD and assistant director of technology for Muleshoe ISD. He has a bachelor's degree from the Master's College in Santa Clarita, Calif., and a master's degree in computer information systems from Boston University in Massachusetts.
Hubbard ISD
New Superintendent Randy O'Brien arrives from Blooming Grove ISD, where he was the high school principal. He began his career in 1991 as Shepherd ISD's high school coach and physical education teacher, and then he taught for a year at Heritage Christian Academy before moving to Rio Vista ISD, where he was the high school's coach and mathematics instructor. He filled the same role at New Caney ISD, going on to spend two years as Conroe High School's vocational marketing coordinator. O'Brien accepted his first administration position with a move to Montgomery ISD, where he was the high school's assistant principal. He next held the same position at Willis ISD's Hardy Intermediate School, and subsequently served as the middle school principal in Tarkington ISD before serving in his most recent position in Blooming Grove. O'Brien earned his bachelor of science degree in business management from East Texas Baptist University, his master's degree and administration certification from Sam Houston State University and his superintendent certification from The University of Texas at Tyler. He is pursuing his doctorate.
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
The new principal of South Euless Elementary School isRandy Belcher. An educator for 11 years, he has been with the district for eight. Most recently, he was assistant principal of Bell High School; prior to that, he was assistant principal of Hurst Junior High, where he also served as a teacher and coach. He began his career as a teacher in Odessa ISD in Odessa High School and Johnson Elementary. Belcher's bachelor of science degree in education is from West Texas A&M University and his master's degree in school administration is from Sul Ross State University.
Irving ISD Desiree Marks-Arias has been named principal of Austin Middle School, coming to her new role from Cotulla ISD, where she was assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. She began her education career in 1994 as a math and science teacher at Cowart Elementary and Stockard Middle School in Dallas ISD. She was appointed dean of instruction at Stockard in 1999 and principal of Rusk Middle School in 2002. A year later, she became a consultant for a private educational company, returning to public education in 2004 when she became associate principal of Del Valle ISD's high school. In 2005, Marks-Arias returned to Irving ISD as principal of Long Middle School before moving to Cotulla ISD in 2007. She earned her bachelor of arts degree and master of education degree from The University of Texas at Arlington; she will complete her doctorate in education in December.
Laredo ISD Laredo ISD welcomes A. Marcus Nelson as its newsuperintendent. During his career he has been a fifth grade teacher, high school algebra teacher, middle school vice principal, high school assistant principal and principal, and director of secondary schools. He was most recently associate superintendent of Judson ISD in San Antonio; during his tenure, he was recognized as a turn-around specialist of low-performing schools. Nelson is a graduate of Abilene Christian University and holds two master's degrees and a doctoral degree from Texas A&M University at Commerce. He received ACU's Change the World Award, given to 100 alumni who "quietly make a difference in small and large ways in their communities and throughout the world."
Lubbock ISD Berhl Robertson Jr. is now the chief administrative officer for the district, overseeing business, facilities, technology and human resources. He comes to his new position from serving as president of the Equity Center, a research and advocacy think tank for low- to mid-wealth school districts. Additionally, he has had top roles with the Texas Association of School Administrators and the Texas Association of Community Schools. He also served as superintendent of Roosevelt ISD, during which time Roosevelt High School was named one of the best high schools in the country by U.S. News and World Report. Robertson is a graduate of Texas Tech University, earning his bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees from that institution.
Kelly Trlica is Lubbock ISD'schief academic officer. She comes from Houston ISD, where she has been assistant superintendent of secondary curriculum, instruction and assessment. Prior to her time with Houston ISD, she was executive director of secondary education for La Porte ISD. She began her career as a classroom teacher, teaching social studies, and progressed to serving as social studies coordinator for kindergarten through 12th grades. She also was a middle school and high school principal and was an adjunct professor at the University of Houston at Clear Lake. Trlica holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science and business administration and a master's degree in secondary education and political science from Sam Houston State University. Her doctorate in educational administration is from Baylor University.
The district's new assistant superintendent for teaching and learning is Doyle Vogler, most recently principal of Lubbock High School, a position he held for nine years. He joined the faculty of Lubbock High in 1991 as a math teacher and tennis coach, advancing to serve as associate principal of instruction and dean of instruction before taking the top role at the campus. Vogler has two bachelor's degrees from West Texas State University (now West Texas A&M University), and a master's degree in educational leadership from Texas Tech University.
Marathon ISD
The new superintendent is Neil Harrison, who began his career in 1963 as an educator in parochial schools. He was a teacher and coach at St. Edward's High School in Austin; athletic director, teacher and coach at St. Paul's Academy in Shiner; assistant principal, teacher and coach at Jesuit College Preparatory in Dallas; and director of development at Ursuline Academy, also in Dallas. He then joined Collinsville ISD, serving 10 years as the district's elementary school principal and two years as its high school principal. His most recent assignment was superintendent of Tioga ISD.
Midland ISD
The new director of child nutrition services is Michelle Helms. In addition to working in the private sector for the Texas Cooperative Extension, she has been assistant director for school contract feeding in Friendswood ISD, food service coordinator for Dickinson ISD and director of school nutrition for Galena Park ISD. Her most recent position was director of school nutrition for Brownwood ISD. Helms has a bachelor of science degree from Texas Tech University; she completed her graduate work at the University of Houston at Clear Lake and Texas Woman's University.
Peaster ISD Matt Adams is the new superintendent, coming to his new position from Millsap ISD, where he was assistant superintendent.
Plano ISD Danny Modisette has been appointed deputy superintendent, returning to the district where he spent 28 of his 37 years in Texas education. He has served as a teacher, coach and assistant principal at Clark High School, principal of Haggard Middle School, executive director of human resources and deputy superintendent. He retired in 2007 and joined Cambridge Strategic Services as an education design strategist. Before coming to Plano in 1979, Modisette taught social studies in Goose Creek and Silsbee ISDs. He earned his bachelor of science degree from East Texas State University and his master of education degree in public school administration from the University of North Texas.
Richardson ISD Carolyn G. Bukhair has come out of retirement to serve asRichardson ISD's interim superintendent. She was superintendent of the district for eight years before retiring in 2004, having spent 29 years in Richardson ISD and more than 37 years as an educator. In addition to her service as superintendent, Bukhair was a classroom teacher, principal, assistant superintendent and deputy superintendent; she also served another stint as interim superintendent. During her retirement, Bukhair coordinated ESC Region 10's superintendent academy.
San Marcos CISD
The new principal of Miller Middle School is Doug Wozniak. He comes to San Marcos from Stockdale ISD, where he was principal of Stockdale Junior High. Prior to that position, he was assistant principal and then principal of Sides Elementary in Karnes City ISD. He taught social studies, physical education and science in Sweet Home ISD, where he was also the district's gifted and talented coordinator. He taught math and pre-algebra and was a UIL math coach at Pearsall ISD's junior high. Wozniak has a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. He attended Texas A&M University before receiving a master of education degree in administration and supervision from the University of Houston at Victoria.
Sheldon ISD Shereen James is leading the new Sheldon Early Childhood Academy, the second campus of its type she has opened. She has been with Sheldon ISD for 25 years, spending 14 of those before becoming an assistant principal. In 2002, she opened Cravens Early Childhood Academy, where she has remained until taking on her new assignment.
Monahan Elementary School's new principal is Denise Mustin, a 15-year veteran of Sheldon ISD. She began her career as a classroom teacher and then served as a librarian before taking the position of assistant principal of Sheldon Elementary in 2004.
Kathy Spell has moved into the role of principal at Cravens Early Childhood Academy. She has been with the district for 11 years. She began her career with Houston ISD, coming to Cravens Academy in 2003 as the school's assistant principal.
A 19-year employee of the district, Becky Zalesnik is theprincipal of the new Michael R. Null Middle School. She has been with Sheldon ISD for 19 years, 16 of which were spent as a classroom teacher at King High School before accepting the position of assistant principal at King Middle School in 2007.
Additionally, nine assistant principals have been appointed. They and their schools are:
Alfredo Alvarez, Royalwood Elementary
Blake Carroll, King Middle School
Chris Dickson, Cravens Early Childhood Academy
Angelica Cruz, Monahan Elementary
Carmen Maglievaz, Sheldon Early Childhood Academy
Sheila Mixon, Sheldon Elementary
Brandon Perry, King High School
Kim Smith, Null Middle School
Tim Williams, Null Middle School
Socorro ISD Rosemary Menchaca is the newly appointed principal ofSocorro Middle School. Her career began in 1988 when she joined Ysleta ISD as a teacher at Riverside Middle School. She has been dean of instruction for math and science at El Dorado High School since 2007. Prior to that assignment, she was the school's assistant principal for three years, earning the title of Principal of the Year in 2007 from the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals. She was a classroom teacher at Socorro and Americas high schools from 1997 through 2004, and she served as a department chair at Socorro. Menchaca received both her bachelor's and master's degrees in education from The University of Texas at El Paso.
Socorro ISD's board of trustees has named David Pena principal of Americas High School. He has been principal of Socorro Middle School since 2002, serving as assistant principal of Slider Middle School prior to that. He came to Socorro ISD in 1989, where he was a classroom teacher until he took on his first administrative duties in 1996 as assistant principal of Socorro Middle School, a position he held until 1998. Both his bachelor's and master's degrees in education are from The University of Texas at El Paso.
Timpson ISD Mid Johnson is the superintendent. He was most recently Joaquin ISD's high school principal.
Tioga ISD
The district's new superintendent is Andy Baker, who was Prosper ISD's middle school principal.
He most recently was with Copperas Cove ISD, where he spent two years as director of student programs and five years as high school principal. Other districts in which he has held administrative posts include Round Rock and Lake Travis. Willey earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Texas State University and his doctorate from Texas A&M University.
Claude ISD from Childress ISD, where he was first the district's principal and then served as assistant superintendent. Prior to his time in Childress, he was with Wheeler ISD, where he was the high school and junior high principal, athletic director and special education teacher. Tucker's bachelor of arts degree in mass communications is from the University of Central Arkansas and his master of education degree is from West Texas A&M University. In addition to his Texas superintendent, K-12 and PK-12 special education certifications, he is certified as a principal and superintendent in New Mexico.
Ojeda. A 19-year education veteran, she began her career with Plano ISD, spending 13 years teaching middle school Spanish before becoming an administrative intern in 2003 at Bowman Middle School. She then served as an assistant principal at that campus and was the district's eighth grade summer school coordinator in 2008 and 2009. Ojeda has a bachelor of arts degree in Spanish and English from Sam Houston State University and two master's degrees, one in secondary education and one in educational administration, from the University of North Texas.
his new post, he served four years as high school principal in Grape Creek ISD and two years as that district's assistant superintendent. He earned a master's degree and administrator certification from Sul Ross State University. He is completing work toward his doctorate in educational leadership at Tarleton State University.
who comes to his new job from his prior position of principal of Ozona Middle School. His master's degree and administrator certification are from Sul Ross State University.
principal. He comes to the district from Schleicher County ISD, where he was an elementary school principal. His master's degree and administrator certification are from Sul Ross State University.
previously a school counselor. She will oversee the consolidation of two campuses in one building during the 2010-2011 school year.
on the job of Cumby ISD superintendent. He has spent the past five years as principal of the high schools in Whitewright and Sam Rayburn ISDs, where his tenure saw the designation of those districts as "exemplary." In addition, a number of athletic honors in girls' basketball, boys cross country and girls track events were achieved under his leadership. He is a graduate of East Texas State University, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in history and physical education; his master's degree is from Tarleton State University.
superintendent of middle schools from her most recent role as director of secondary schools. Before coming to El Paso in 2008, she was a middle school assistant principal and principal with the Santa Fe (N.M.) Public Schools and Socorro ISD, and a middle school principal in Ysleta ISD. She was also a director of teacher education at Santa Fe Community College and Socorro ISD's director of secondary instruction. Her bachelor of science degree in elementary education is from Eastern New Mexico University and her master of arts degree in educational administration is from the University of New Mexico.
division is Maria Flores, who has been with El Paso ISD since 1985. She began as a teacher at White Elementary School and also has taught at Guillen Middle School. She was assistant principal of Alamo and Alta Vista elementary schools and principal of Hart Elementary. She was an ESL instructor at the community college level for five years. Flores holds a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from The University of Texas at El Paso and a master of arts degree in education from New Mexico State University.
previous position as associate superintendent of secondary schools. She began her career in El Paso ISD in 1986 as a classroom teacher. She has served as assistant principal and principal of Franklin High School. Additionally, she was executive director of technology and information systems and assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. Her bachelor's degree in secondary education is from Texas Tech University, and both her master's degree in educational administration and doctorate in educational leadership and administration are from The University of Texas at El Paso.
curriculum and instruction. His career began in 1971 in Dallas ISD; he also has served in Corpus Christi ISD and, most recently, Garland ISD. He has held various administrative positions, including program developer, instructional facilitator, dean of instruction, assistant principal, elementary and secondary principal and superintendent. He has also been with the Rockford (Ill.) Public Schools. Additionally, he has taught at New Mexico Highlands University and Texas A&M University at Commerce. Lopez has a doctoral degree from the University of North Texas.
leadership, has spent her education career in the Fort Worth Public Schools. Beginning as a kindergarten and first grade teacher at Dillow Elementary, she then taught at Stevens Elementary before being named principal of Sagamore Hill Elementary, where she served for nine years. In 1999, she took on the role of executive director of the district's area 1 instructional support team, which served 59 schools. In 2003, she was promoted to associate superintendent of curriculum; in 2005, Breed was given responsibility for additional departments and her title was changed to associate superintendent of curriculum and instruction. Three years later, she acquired responsibility for the PEAK program, which supports campuses with historically low scores on the state's accountability assessment. Breed earned her bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and her master's degree from Texas Christian University.
with Dallas ISD, where she taught first through fifth graders in dual language and transitional programs. She then was a teacher advisor and later served as an assistant principal and principal in Dallas ISD. From 1991 to 1996, she was an educational specialist, state director, senior director and assistant to the commissioner for governmental relations with the Texas Education Agency. Linares arrived in Fort Worth ISD in 1996, where she has served in a number of roles: executive director of the central instructional support team; assistant superintendent of school management; associate superintendent for school operations; deputy superintendent of school management, curriculum and instruction; and deputy superintendent of school leadership and student support service. Her most recent position was that of deputy superintendent. Linares' bachelor of science degree in elementary education, with a specialization in bilingual education, is from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University). Her master's degree in bilingual education is from Southern Methodist University, and her doctorate in education administration is from The University of Texas.
superintendent for elementary school leadership, taught in Oklahoma City before transferring to Dallas ISD, where he was a teacher at the Carver Learning Center. He came to Fort Worth ISD as assistant principal of Handley Middle School, progressing to the role of principal at Logan Elementary School. In 2000, he was appointed director of elementary school management. From 2004 to 2005, Ray served as interim assistant superintendent of elementary school management until moving to his most recent post. Ray has a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and a master of education degree in school administration from the University of Central Oklahoma.
Highlands Junior High School, coming to his new position from Sterling High School, where he also held the top job. He came to Goose Creek ISD in 1997 as a teacher and coach at Mann Junior High, and then he taught at Sterling High for a year before being named the school's assistant principal. He served in that capacity until becoming assistant principal of Goose Creek Memorial High in 2008. Foxworth holds a bachelor of science degree from Union University in Jackson, Tenn., and a master's degree in educational administration from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Lannou. She began her career at Spring ISD, transferring to Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD to teach for six years, as well as serve as an instructional facilitator for two years. She arrived in Goose Creek to serve as the assistant principal of Crockett Elementary. Both her bachelor's and master's degrees are from Baylor University.
is Byron Terrier. He comes from Buna ISD, where he spent the past three years as superintendent. He spent a year serving in several roles simultaneously in Evadale ISD — assistant superintendent and elementary, junior high and high school principal. He also was that district's athletic director for two years and taught high school biology, anatomy, physiology, integrated physics, chemistry, health and physical education. Terrier has been named Texas District Coach of the Year six times; he was Texas State Coach of the Year in 2000-2001. Terrier earned a bachelor of science degree, a master of education degree and his superintendent certification from Lamar University, where he will complete his doctorate in May.
director of career technology for the district. She began her career in 1979 as a language arts teacher at Keller Middle School in Keller ISD. She subsequently was a teacher, librarian and counselor in Leander, Channelview, Fort Davis, Balmorhea, Troy and Edgewood ISDs. She was a counselor and licensed specialist in school psychology for special education cooperatives in Edgewood, Nocona and Henrietta. She then spent three years as a specialist at ESC Region 9 in Wichita Falls, providing consultation and training on education topics. Howard was with Fort Stockton ISD, overseeing programs for bilingual/ESL and at-risk students, from 2005 until her arrival in Granbury. She has 30 years of experience as an educator and holds certification and licenses as a teacher, counselor, special education counselor and school psychologist. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas and a master's degree from Sul Ross State University.
coming to Granbury, he was athletic director and head football coach at high schools in Fort Stockton, Henrietta, Edgewood, Bruceville-Eddy and Fort Davis ISDs, leading teams to playoffs 13 times. His career includes nine district championships, four bi-district championships, one regional championship, and one appearance in the state semi-finals. Prior to those assignments, he was an assistant coach in Leander and Channelview. Howard is a graduate of North Texas State University with a bachelor of science degree in secondary education.
2004, she has been Granbury ISD's instructional technology coordinator, serving teachers, librarians, staff and administrators at the district's 12 campuses. She began her career in 1994 as a high school math teacher in Borger ISD, also teaching night classes at Frank Phillips College. She then served as a fifth grade math teacher and campus technology coordinator at Lakeside Learning Center in Plainview. Her last position before coming to Granbury was manager of technology at Plainview's Covenant Hospital. Wood earned both her bachelor's and master of education degrees from West Texas A&M University. She is the co-author of "Writing in Math Really Counts" and is also a contributing editor for the Agile Mind math program for middle school students.
Education Center. He was most recently assistant principal of Ford High School in Quinlan; he has taught in Allen, Caddo Mills, Rivercrest and Honey Grove ISDs. Both his bachelor's and master's degrees are from Texas A&M University at Commerce.
He was a teacher and coach from 1982 to 1991, and then he served as assistant principal at Greenville High School until 1996, moving into the position of the school's associate principal until 2007. For the past two years, he has been principal of the district's Sixth Grade Center. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from East Texas State University.
has been with Greenville ISD for 16 years, teaching at Greenville High for 10 years before serving as principal from 2005 to 2008. He then transferred to his most recent position as principal of Greenville Middle School. As a district faculty member, he taught world history and geography, U.S. history and health. He also coached varsity football and Greenville High's girls track team to seven consecutive district championships. He attended Kilgore College before earning a bachelor's degree from East Texas State University and master's degree in education administration from Texas A&M University at Commerce.
Center, replacing David Gish as principal. She has been assistant principal of the school since 2007. With the district since 1994, she taught at Travis Elementary, Greenville Intermediate and Greenville Middle School before being named the middle school's assistant principal in 2004. Pope has a bachelor's and a master's degree from Texas A&M University at Commerce.
technology. He was previously technology director for Ore City ISD and assistant director of technology for Muleshoe ISD. He has a bachelor's degree from the Master's College in Santa Clarita, Calif., and a master's degree in computer information systems from Boston University in Massachusetts.
Grove ISD, where he was the high school principal. He began his career in 1991 as Shepherd ISD's high school coach and physical education teacher, and then he taught for a year at Heritage Christian Academy before moving to Rio Vista ISD, where he was the high school's coach and mathematics instructor. He filled the same role at New Caney ISD, going on to spend two years as Conroe High School's vocational marketing coordinator. O'Brien accepted his first administration position with a move to Montgomery ISD, where he was the high school's assistant principal. He next held the same position at Willis ISD's Hardy Intermediate School, and subsequently served as the middle school principal in Tarkington ISD before serving in his most recent position in Blooming Grove. O'Brien earned his bachelor of science degree in business management from East Texas Baptist University, his master's degree and administration certification from Sam Houston State University and his superintendent certification from The University of Texas at Tyler. He is pursuing his doctorate.
Randy Belcher. An educator for 11 years, he has been with the district for eight. Most recently, he was assistant principal of Bell High School; prior to that, he was assistant principal of Hurst Junior High, where he also served as a teacher and coach. He began his career as a teacher in Odessa ISD in Odessa High School and Johnson Elementary. Belcher's bachelor of science degree in education is from West Texas A&M University and his master's degree in school administration is from Sul Ross State University.
Middle School, coming to her new role from Cotulla ISD, where she was assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. She began her education career in 1994 as a math and science teacher at Cowart Elementary and Stockard Middle School in Dallas ISD. She was appointed dean of instruction at Stockard in 1999 and principal of Rusk Middle School in 2002. A year later, she became a consultant for a private educational company, returning to public education in 2004 when she became associate principal of Del Valle ISD's high school. In 2005, Marks-Arias returned to Irving ISD as principal of Long Middle School before moving to Cotulla ISD in 2007. She earned her bachelor of arts degree and master of education degree from The University of Texas at Arlington; she will complete her doctorate in education in December.
superintendent. During his career he has been a fifth grade teacher, high school algebra teacher, middle school vice principal, high school assistant principal and principal, and director of secondary schools. He was most recently associate superintendent of Judson ISD in San Antonio; during his tenure, he was recognized as a turn-around specialist of low-performing schools. Nelson is a graduate of Abilene Christian University and holds two master's degrees and a doctoral degree from Texas A&M University at Commerce. He received ACU's Change the World Award, given to 100 alumni who "quietly make a difference in small and large ways in their communities and throughout the world."
the district, overseeing business, facilities, technology and human resources. He comes to his new position from serving as president of the Equity Center, a research and advocacy think tank for low- to mid-wealth school districts. Additionally, he has had top roles with the Texas Association of School Administrators and the Texas Association of Community Schools. He also served as superintendent of Roosevelt ISD, during which time Roosevelt High School was named one of the best high schools in the country by U.S. News and World Report. Robertson is a graduate of Texas Tech University, earning his bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees from that institution.
comes from Houston ISD, where she has been assistant superintendent of secondary curriculum, instruction and assessment. Prior to her time with Houston ISD, she was executive director of secondary education for La Porte ISD. She began her career as a classroom teacher, teaching social studies, and progressed to serving as social studies coordinator for kindergarten through 12th grades. She also was a middle school and high school principal and was an adjunct professor at the University of Houston at Clear Lake. Trlica holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science and business administration and a master's degree in secondary education and political science from Sam Houston State University. Her doctorate in educational administration is from Baylor University.
learning is Doyle Vogler, most recently principal of Lubbock High School, a position he held for nine years. He joined the faculty of Lubbock High in 1991 as a math teacher and tennis coach, advancing to serve as associate principal of instruction and dean of instruction before taking the top role at the campus. Vogler has two bachelor's degrees from West Texas State University (now West Texas A&M University), and a master's degree in educational leadership from Texas Tech University.
returning to the district where he spent 28 of his 37 years in Texas education. He has served as a teacher, coach and assistant principal at Clark High School, principal of Haggard Middle School, executive director of human resources and deputy superintendent. He retired in 2007 and joined Cambridge Strategic Services as an education design strategist. Before coming to Plano in 1979, Modisette taught social studies in Goose Creek and Silsbee ISDs. He earned his bachelor of science degree from East Texas State University and his master of education degree in public school administration from the University of North Texas.
Richardson ISD's interim superintendent. She was superintendent of the district for eight years before retiring in 2004, having spent 29 years in Richardson ISD and more than 37 years as an educator. In addition to her service as superintendent, Bukhair was a classroom teacher, principal, assistant superintendent and deputy superintendent; she also served another stint as interim superintendent. During her retirement, Bukhair coordinated ESC Region 10's superintendent academy.
He comes to San Marcos from Stockdale ISD, where he was principal of Stockdale Junior High. Prior to that position, he was assistant principal and then principal of Sides Elementary in Karnes City ISD. He taught social studies, physical education and science in Sweet Home ISD, where he was also the district's gifted and talented coordinator. He taught math and pre-algebra and was a UIL math coach at Pearsall ISD's junior high. Wozniak has a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. He attended Texas A&M University before receiving a master of education degree in administration and supervision from the University of Houston at Victoria.
Academy, the second campus of its type she has opened. She has been with Sheldon ISD for 25 years, spending 14 of those before becoming an assistant principal. In 2002, she opened Cravens Early Childhood Academy, where she has remained until taking on her new assignment.
Mustin, a 15-year veteran of Sheldon ISD. She began her career as a classroom teacher and then served as a librarian before taking the position of assistant principal of Sheldon Elementary in 2004.
Early Childhood Academy. She has been with the district for 11 years. She began her career with Houston ISD, coming to Cravens Academy in 2003 as the school's assistant principal.
principal of the new Michael R. Null Middle School. She has been with Sheldon ISD for 19 years, 16 of which were spent as a classroom teacher at King High School before accepting the position of assistant principal at King Middle School in 2007.
Socorro Middle School. Her career began in 1988 when she joined Ysleta ISD as a teacher at Riverside Middle School. She has been dean of instruction for math and science at El Dorado High School since 2007. Prior to that assignment, she was the school's assistant principal for three years, earning the title of Principal of the Year in 2007 from the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals. She was a classroom teacher at Socorro and Americas high schools from 1997 through 2004, and she served as a department chair at Socorro. Menchaca received both her bachelor's and master's degrees in education from The University of Texas at El Paso.
principal of Americas High School. He has been principal of Socorro Middle School since 2002, serving as assistant principal of Slider Middle School prior to that. He came to Socorro ISD in 1989, where he was a classroom teacher until he took on his first administrative duties in 1996 as assistant principal of Socorro Middle School, a position he held until 1998. Both his bachelor's and master's degrees in education are from The University of Texas at El Paso.