Member Moment Getting to know fellow TSPRAns

Andrew Fernandez

Executive Director of Communications and Community Relations San Marcos CISD

What did you do before this job?

Prior to working in San Marcos CISD, I served as the public information officer for Harlandale ISD in San Antonio, Texas for three years. Before my time in Harlandale, I worked for a professional sports team in their communications office as an administrator for the City of Kirby, Texas.

What is something TSPRA colleagues need to know about you?

My foundation and my motivation are my family and the community of San Marcos. I earned my bachelor’s degree from Texas Lutheran University, and this past August, I earned my master’s degree from Stephen F. Austin University with fellow TSPRA member Tommy Brown! I love sports and when I am not spending time at work or with my family, I enjoy watching my favorite sports teams – the San Antonio Spurs, Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Braves and the San Marcos Rattlers.

What is something TSPRA colleagues would not expect to know about you?

Something TSPRA colleagues would not expect to know about me is that I am a world champion! Prior to entering the school public relations field, I had the pleasure to work for the San Antonio Spurs in the basketball communications department. I worked for the Spurs for three seasons, including their championship season where I earned a 2014 NBA championship ring!

What is something on your bucket list?

Growing up, I always wanted to visit every MLB stadium and attend a Super Bowl (ideally with the Green Bay Packers). Truthfully, my bucket list has turned into the bucket list of my family so a trip to Disney is on the to-do list soon.

Shelby DeMuth Akin

Director of Marketing & Communications Pleasant Grove ISD

What did you do before this job?

I was a teacher at Pleasant Grove Middle School. I directed a middle school drill team, sponsored the middle school yearbook and taught 8th grade technology. My true love was my middle school drill team for three years!

What is something TSPRA colleagues need to know about you?

If I am not in my office, I have gone to a campus to interact with our students and staff. I love connecting with our people because that is where our stories are!

What is something TSPRA colleagues would not expect to know about you?

I am a graduate of the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin (Hook ‘Em!). I started my career in the beauty industry in New York City but quickly realized I wanted to be in education.

What is something on your bucket list?

I look forward to traveling internationally with my husband, Kyle. We got married shortly before COVID-19, so our international travels have been very limited.

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