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
Executive Directors
Dr. Aimee Dennis
Executive Director of Operations
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 2023
M.Ed., Educational Administration, The University of Texas at Tyler 2012
Ed.D., School Improvement, The University of Texas at Tyler 2023
Dr. Jaclyn Pedersen
Executive 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 2023
M.Ed., Educational Administration, The University of Texas at Tyler 2010
Ed.D., School Improvement, The University of Texas at Tyler 2023
Curriculum Staff
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
Nikki Hart
District Testing an Academic Coordinator
B.S., Commnication, University of Phoenix 2011
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, The University of Texas at Tyler 2018
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, The University of Texas at Tyler 2018
Kristian Fischer
Instructional Coach - Science, Distinguished Teacher
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., 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
Counselors
Keren Acuna, LPC-S, RPT-S
Senior Mental Health Counselor
B.S., Counseling, Southwestern A.G. University 2012
M.S., Clinical Counseling Psychology, Southwestern A.G. University 2013
M.S., Clinical Counseling Psychology, Southwestern A.G. University 2013
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
Meghan Aldredge
ARD Coordinator
B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies, Stephen F. Austin State University 2010
Sammi Broussard
Director of Special Education
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
Joanna Rowley
EB/ESL Coordinator, Teacher
B.A., Education/ History, University of Texas of the Permian Basin 1994
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, University of Texas of the Permian Basin 2003
Ed.D., School Improvement, The University of Texas at Tyler 2023
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, University of Texas of the Permian Basin 2003
Ed.D., School Improvement, The University of Texas at Tyler 2023
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
Operations Staff
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
Laurynda Diaz
Human Resources Generalist
A.A.A., Graphic Communication, Lansing Community College 2014
Technology
Sarah Evans
Director of Technology
B.S., Computer Science, The University of Texas at Tyler 2015
M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, The University of Texas at Tyler 2017
M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, The University of Texas at Tyler 2017
Health
Cori Mackey
District Nurse, Campus 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