District Personnel
Superintendent
Dr. Jo Ann Simmons
Superintendent
B.A., Education, The University of Texas at Tyler 2000
M.Ed., Educational Administration, The University of Texas at Tyler 2003
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Stephen F. Austin State University 2011
M.Ed., Educational Administration, The University of Texas at Tyler 2003
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Stephen F. Austin State University 2011
Curriculum/Testing
Aimee Dennis
Director of Special Programs & Leadership
B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies, The University of Texas at Tyler 2006
M.Ed., Educational Administration, The University of Texas at Tyler 2012
Ed.D., School Improvement, The University of Texas at Tyler (in progress)
M.Ed., Educational Administration, The University of Texas at Tyler 2012
Ed.D., School Improvement, The University of Texas at Tyler (in progress)
Jaclyn Pedersen
Director of Curriculum
B.S., Mathematics, The University of Texas at Tyler 2006
M.Ed., Educational Administration, The University of Texas at Tyler 2010
Ed.D., School Improvement, The University of Texas at Tyler (in progress)
M.Ed., Educational Administration, The University of Texas at Tyler 2010
Ed.D., School Improvement, The University of Texas at Tyler (in progress)
Patricia Davis
Distinguished Teacher/Instructional Coach
B.S., Zoology, Texas A&M University 2005
M.Ed., Educational Administration, The University of Texas at Tyler 2018
M.Ed., Educational Administration, The University of Texas at Tyler 2018
Kristian Fischer
Instructional Coach - Science
B.S., Oceanography, University of Washington 1992
M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, The University of Texas at Tyler 2005
Ed.D, School Improvement, The University of Texas at Tyler (in progress)
M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, The University of Texas at Tyler 2005
Ed.D, School Improvement, The University of Texas at Tyler (in progress)
Laura Hilbig
Instructional Coach - Technology
B.A.M., Music - Arts, University of Colorado 1997
M.S., Library Science, University of North Texas 2004
M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, The University of Texas at Tyler 2015
M.S., Library Science, University of North Texas 2004
M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, The University of Texas at Tyler 2015
Jennifer Rasberry
Instructional Coach - ELA/Reading
B.A., Education, The University of Texas at Tyler 2004
M.Ed., Reading Specialist, The University of Texas at Tyler 2008
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, The University of Texas at Tyler 2009
M.Ed., Reading Specialist, The University of Texas at Tyler 2008
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, The University of Texas at Tyler 2009
Samantha Rector
District Math Specialist
B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies, The University of Texas at Tyler 2014
M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, The University of Texas at Tyler 2017
M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, The University of Texas at Tyler 2017
Campus Administration
Ummi Bodede
Campus Director - Palestine
B.S., Mass Communication, Bayero University, Kano 2001
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, University of North Texas 2015
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, University of North Texas 2015
Dr. Kelly Dyer
Campus Director - Tyler
B.A.A.S., Applied Arts & Sciences, Texas A&M University Commerce 2006
M.Ed., Educational Administration, The University of Texas at Tyler 2012
PhD., Curriculum & Instruction, Texas Tech University 2020
M.Ed., Educational Administration, The University of Texas at Tyler 2012
PhD., Curriculum & Instruction, Texas Tech University 2020
Rachel Hawkins
Campus Director - Longview
B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies, Stephen F. Austin State University 2002
M.Ed., Educational Administration, The University of Texas at Tyler 2009
M.Ed., Educational Administration, The University of Texas at Tyler 2009
Counselors
Keren Acuna
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
B.S., Counseling, Southwestern A/G University 2009
M.S., Clinical Counseling Psychology, Southwestern A/G University 2014
M.S., Clinical Counseling Psychology, Southwestern A/G University 2014
Kathy Parker
Academic Counselor
B.B.A., Finance Real Estate, Angelo State University 1987
M.Ed., Educational Administration, The University of Texas at Tyler 2006
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, The University of Texas at Tyler 2019
M.Ed., Educational Administration, The University of Texas at Tyler 2006
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, The University of Texas at Tyler 2019
Special Populations
Sammi Broussard
Special Education Coordinator
B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies (Special Education), Texas A&M University 1994
M.Ed., Special Education (Diagnostician), Texas State University 2009
M.Ed., Special Education (Diagnostician), Texas State University 2009
Laura Reeves
Educational Diagnostician
B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies (4-8), LeTourneau University 2011
M.Ed., Special Education, Lamar University 2016
M.Ed., Special Education, Lamar University 2016
Melissa Stockholm
Speech Language Pathologist
M.Ed., Speech Pathology, Stephen F. Austin State University 1996
Aki VanBuskirk
Speech Language Pathologist
B.A., Communication Disorders, Harding University 1995
M.S., Speech Language Pathology, Stephen F. Austin State University 1998
M.S., Speech Language Pathology, Stephen F. Austin State University 1998
Joni Williams
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
B.A., Psychology, Texas A&M University Kingsville 2011
M.S., Clinical Psychology, The University of Texas at Tyler 2017
M.S., Clinical Psychology, The University of Texas at Tyler 2017
Business Office
Jaema Krier
Director of Administration
B.S., Mathematics, The University of Texas at Tyler 2008
M.S., Human Resource Development, The University of Texas at Tyler 2020
M.S., Human Resource Development, The University of Texas at Tyler 2020
Linda Butler
PEIMS Coordinator
B.A., Mathematics, Adams State College 1985
M.A., Secondary Education: Educational Leadership, Adams State College 2001
M.A., Counseling: School Counseling, Adams State College 2010
M.A., Secondary Education: Educational Leadership, Adams State College 2001
M.A., Counseling: School Counseling, Adams State College 2010
Amanda Kaiser
Administrative Coordinator
B.S.Ed., Exercise Science, The University of Kansas 1992
M.S., Nutrition, Clemson University 1997
M.S., Nutrition, Clemson University 1997
Kimberly Harden
Administrative Assistant II
A.A.S., Fashion Merchandising, Tyler Junior College 1989
Technology
Dalton Abrams
Director of Technology
B.S., Computer Information Systems, The University of Texas at Tyler 2015
District Staff
Cori Mackey
School Nurse
A.A.S., Nursing, Tyler Junior College 2014
B.S.N., Nursing, The University of Texas at Tyler 2021
B.S.N., Nursing, The University of Texas at Tyler 2021