Who’s News degree in interdisciplinary studies from The University of Texas at Tyler and her master’s degree in educational administration from Lamar University. Livingston ISD Brent Hawkins, the district’s new superintendent, was previously the deputy director of administrative services for ESC region 6. Marshall ISD Dede Fisher is principal of the new Washington Early Childhood School. Chad Wilhelm is the new police chief. He most recently held the same position in Kearns ISD. New Braunfels ISD Shana Behling, former Lamar Elementary School principal, is now principal of Oak Run Middle School. She has been with the district for 24 years as a teacher and administrator. Behling earned her bachelor’s Shana Behling degree from Sam Houston State University and her master’s degree in education from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University). David MacRoberts is principal of Lamar Elementary School. He was most recently assistant principal of Woodridge Elementary in Alamo Heights ISD. MacRoberts is a graduate of Southwest Texas State University David (now Texas State UniMacRoberts versity), where he is completing his doctorate. His master’s degree in education is from The University of Texas. Northside ISD Pascual Gonzalez, executive director of communications, is the recipient of the 2014 Key Communicator Award from the Texas School Public Relations Association. Gonzalez began his career with Northside ISD in 1976. He has been an English teacher, assistant director of public information, and executive director of media and technology services. He took on his current position in 1998. The following administrative appointments were made:
• Sandra Bonnett, director of elementary administration; • Jeffrey Davenport, principal, Fisher Elementary School; • Griselda Espinoza, vice principal, Leon Springs Elementary School; • Michelle Fine, vice principal, Westwood Terrace Elementary School; • Daisy Garcia, vice principal, Kuentz Elementary School; • Richard Halle, assistant principal, Stevens High School; • Thomas Johnson, assistant principal, Zachry Middle School; • Thomas Knapp, principal, Westwood Terrace Elementary School; • Kelly Mantle, principal, Forester Elementary School; • Regina Prewitt-Campbell, assistant principal, Brennan High School; • Vaughan Rehfeld, vice principal, Braun Station Elementary School; • Patti Sanchez, director of elementary instruction; • Mark Sandoval, vice principal, Scarborough Elementary School; • Veronica Segovia-Cadena, vice principal, Myers Elementary School; • Priscilla Siano, vice principal, Behlau Elementary School; • Patrick Sizemore, vice principal, Jordan Middle School; • Andi Sosa, principal, Carnahan Elementary School; and • Tanya Stivers, assistant principal, Stevens High School. • Northwest ISD Adam Feind is the new chief technology officer. He was most recently executive director of technology in Midway ISD. Feind received his bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Baylor University. He is Adam Feind one of only 15 individuals in Texas to hold the designation certified education technology leader. Pampa ISD Jon Kraemer is director of bands at Pampa High School. He hails from Roosevelt ISD, where he was co-director of bands with his wife, Michelle Kraemer. A graduate of East Texas Baptist University, he earned both his master’s and doctoral degrees from Texas Tech University. Michelle Kraemer is the new director of bands at Pampa Junior High School. She was formerly co-director of
bands of Roosevelt ISD with her husband, Jon Kraemer. She is a graduate of Howard Payne University and is at work on her master’s degree from Vandercook College of Music in Chicago, Ill. Pearland ISD The PACE Center welcomed John Palombo as principal. An administrator for six years, he previously was an assistant principal at Clear Lake High School and Brookside Intermediate School, both in Clear Creek ISD. John Palombo Palombo received his master’s degree from Concordia University. The following appointments have been made: Mike LaTouche, assistant transportation director; Leslie Skweres, accounting director; and Marian Turettner, PEIMS director. Pettus ISD New Superintendent Theresa Keel was most recently superintendent of the Cordova City School District in Cordova, Alaska, where she served since 2012. Her first administrative assignment was in Denton ISD, where she was assistant principal of Denton High School from 2002 to 2005. She also has worked in Anderson-Shiro CISD and Sealy, Bandera and Ingram ISDs. Keel, who has a bachelor’s degree in education from Eastern New Mexico University, holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from Texas Woman’s University. Plano ISD Daniel Armstrong is assistant superintendent for technology services. He has been with Plano ISD since 1990, most recently serving as director of technical support services. He holds a bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at Dallas. Now serving as assistant superintendent for district services is Kary Cooper, who has been with Plano ISD since 1988. Cooper earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University and her doctorate in educational administration from the University of North Texas. Renee Godi has been hired as executive director for campus services. A graduate of Texas A&M University with See WHO’S NEWS on page 28 October 2014 • Texas School Business
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