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SPRING 2023 RETIREMENTS
- TANJALA BURL
Tanjala has been a 5th grade teacher at Autumn Creek Elementary School this year. Tanjala previously taught for 18 years in Garland ISD and 2 years in New Orleans Public Schools. She has served in education for 20 years. - COY CAMPBELL
Coy has been a Social Studies Instructional Coach and Teacher at Atascocita High School for 18 years. He previously taught for 14 years at Spring ISD and 6 years at Spring Branch ISD. Coy has served in education for 37 years. - DEEMONNIA CANADY
Deemonnia has been a Paraproffessional/Receptionist at Hidden Hollow Elementary School for 13 years. Deemonnia previously served for 5 years at Round Rock ISD and 3 years at Rochester ISD in Minnesota. She has served in education for 21 years. - CHARLOTTE COOK, RN
Charlotte has been the school nurse at Woodland Hills Elementary for 19 years. Charlotte previously served at Kingwood Middle for 2 years and 2 years in Spring ISD. She has served in education for 23 years. - KAREN CULLUM
Karen has been the Office Manager at CLC/PACE for the past 16 years. Karen previously held the position as Registrar at Kingwood High School and Registrar and Office Manager at Humble High School. She has served in education for 39 years in Humble ISD. - HOLLIE ERICKSON
Hollie has served as a 504 Specialist in Educational Support Services for 4 years. Hollie taught for 16 years at Bear Branch, Foster and Oak Forest Elementary Schools and at Ross Sterling Middle School. She previously taught for 10 years in Smithville ISD and 1 year at Beaumont Christian School. Hollie has served in education for 31 years. - STEVA FLOWERS
Steva has taught at Fall Creek Elementary for 7 years. Steva previously taught at Midland ISD for 4 years, 3 years at Eagle Mt.-Saginaw ISD, 16 years in Spring ISD and 10 years at a Private Christian School. She has served in Education for 40 years. - SHERRIE FRANCIS
Sherrie has been the Campus Secretary for Humble High School for 17 years. Sherrie previously held positions in the Special Education Department at Timberwood Middle School for 2 years. Sherrie has served in education at Humble ISD for 19 years. - LISA KRUEGER
Lisa has been an ELA Teacher at River Pines Elementary for 1 year. Lisa previously held positions at Huffman ISD for 30 years, and Riverside Academy for 3 years. Lisa has served in education for 34 years. - ROBERT MCANDREWS
Robert has taught CTE at CLC/PACE for the past 11 years. Robert previously taught Marketing Education at HHS for 15 years. He also taught Computer Information Systems at the Career & Technology Education Center, HHS, KHS and AHS for 11 years, and as a Substitute for 4 years. He has served as an educator with Humble ISD for 41 years. - FRANCES MATTEI-GORENA
Frances has been the Language Acquisition Coordinator for 4 years at ISC. Frances previously served as a Principal and Multilingual Coordinator at Irving ISD for 4 years, Principal and Multilingual Coordinator at Weatherford ISD for 7 years, Teacher and Literacy Coach at Tyler ISD for 10 years and a Teacher for 3 years in California. She has served in Education for 28 years. - LORRIE OGLETREE
Lorrie has been a Counselor at Maplebrook Elementary for 8 years. Lorrie previously was in IT at North Belt Elementary for 5 years, taught 3rd-5th grade at Woodland Hills Elementary for 5 years, Student Support/Parent Liaison at Lakeland Elementary for 5 years, and 6 years at Spring Branch ISD. She has served in education for 29 years. - LORI ROBINSON
Lori has been a Counselor at Riverwood Middle School for 6 years. Lori previously was a Counselor at Kingwood High for 16 years and taught at Kingwood High for 2 years, as well as a District 504 Coordinator for 2 years. She has served as an educator for 27 years. - TAMMYE VAUGHN
Tammye has been a Benefit Analyst in Payroll with Humble ISD for the past 12 years. Tammye has served in education for 12 years.
- TANJALA BURL
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FALL 2022 RETIREMENTS
- NANCY DREXLER
Nancy has been a Counselor at Kingwood High School for the past 8 years. She has served at Humble ISD at Timberwood Middle School for 16 years. Prior to Humble ISD, she served for 6 years at Gladewater ISD, 2 years at Lamesa ISD, 3 years at Burnet CISD and 2 years at Cotton Center ISD. Nancy has served in education for 37 years. - ROBERT FOUST
Robert has been a Special Education teacher at Humble High School for the past 17 years. Prior to Humble ISD, he served for 1 year at Klein ISD and 6 years in Memphis, TN. Robert has served in education for 24 years. - VANITA LACOUR
Vanita has been a Special Education teacher at Atascoita High School for the past 14 years. She also served at Timberwood Middle School for 7 years and West Lake Middle School for 3 years. Prior to Humble ISD, she served 4 years at Liberty ISD. Vanita has served in education for 29 years. - CYNTHIA LINDSAY
Cynthia has been an Educational Diagnostician at Kingwood High School for the past 20 years. Prior to Humble ISD, she served for 17 years at La Porte ISD. Cynthia has served in education for 37 years. - MELISSA SNOWDEN SMITH
Melissa has been a Speech-Language Pathologist at Humble ISD for the past 12 years. She has served at Humble ISD at Whispering Pines for eight years, six years at Humble Middle, one year at River Pines, and as Internant for the past four years. Prior to Humble ISD, she served for 16 years at Austin ISD. Melissa has served in education for 28 years.
- NANCY DREXLER
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SPRING 2022 RETIREMENTS
- DEBBIE AUGUSTINE
Debbie has been a teacher at Oak Forest Elementary for the past 9 years. She began teaching at Humble ISD at Lakeland Elementary, where she taught for 11 years. Prior to Humble ISD, she taught for 4 years at St. Margaret Catholic School in Lake Charles, LA and 16 years in DeRidder, Louisiana. Debbie has served in education for 40 years. - CAREN BARNES
Caren has been a Counselor at Kingwood Park High School for the past 16 years. She began teaching at Humble ISD at Kingwood Park, where she taught World Geography for 4 years, and at Humble High School, where she was a Special Education Teacher. Caren has served as an educator in Humble for a total of 26 years. - KATHY BECK
Kathy has been a 2nd grade teacher at Lakeland Elementary for 16 years. She previously served in Humble ISD in the Payroll Department for 13 years. Kathy has served Humble ISD for 29 years. - MONICA BROWN
Monica has served at Maplebrook Elementary since she helped them open their doors in 2001. She has previously served in Humble ISD at Woodland Hills, Hidden Hollow, and Jack Fields Elementary Schools. Monica has served Humble ISD for 36 years. - BONNIE FOSTER
Bonnie has been a Special Education Teacher at Humble Middle School for the past 6 years. Before coming to HMS, she also served as a Paraeducator at Pine Forest, Deerwood, Willow Creek, Lakeland, Maplebrook, and Timbers Elementary Schools, as well as, Timberwood Middle School, Summer Creek High School, and Cambridge. Prior to Humble ISD, she served for 3 years in New Caney ISD. Bonnie has served as an educator for a total of 23 years. - PAT HAUGHTON
Pat has been a Bus Driver in Transportation for the last 10 years. Pat has served Humble for 10 years. - CELIA HERBST
Celia has been the Counseling Office Manager at Kingwood Park High School for 16 years. Before coming to KPHS, she was a Paraeducator for 7 years at Kingwood High School. Celia has served Humble ISD in education for 23 years. - CAROL HUNT
Carol has been the Principal’s Secretary & Bookkeeper at Hidden Hollow Elementary for the past 25 years, and previously a paraprofessional for 3 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Carol taught for 3 years in Seminole County, Florida Public Schools. Carol has served as an educator for a total of 31 years. - CYNTHIA HUNTER
Cynthia has been a 4th Grade Math/Science Teacher at Woodland Hills Elementary for the past 10 years. Before coming to WHE, she was a teacher at Oak Forest Elementary, where she taught for 15 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Cynthia taught for 4 years at Splendora ISD and 5 years at Cherryvale, Kansas USD 446. Cynthia has served as an educator for a total of 34 years. - TAMMY JAMES
Tammy has served at Maplebrook Elementary for 14 years and previously at Ross Sterling Middle School for 3 years. Tammy has served Humble ISD for 17 years. - CHRISTIE SYDOW JORDAN
Christie has been a Data Assessment Facilitator and Social Studies Instructional Coach at Riverwood Middle School for 11 years. She taught for 20 years at Riverwood Middle School and 8 years at Creekwood Middle School. Christie has served Humble ISD in education for 39 years. A retirement reception will be held May 26, 2022, in the RMS library at 2:30. - BRENDA LUTTRELL
Brenda has been a paraprofessional at Hidden Hollow Elementary for the past 8 years. She started her service at Hidden Hollow Elementary in Pre-K and Inclusion . Brenda has served Humble in education for 12 years. - LOUIS MASCOLO
Louis has been the Aeroscience Teacher at Kingwood High School for the past 13 years. Before KHS, he taught at Humble High School for 20 years. He has served as an Humble ISD educator for 33 years. - DARYL MAUNE
Daryl has been the Agriculture Science Instructor at Atascocita High School for the past 8 years. Before he came to Humble ISD, he taught for 5 years in Oklahoma. Daryl began his career at the Department of Justice, where he worked for 26 years. Daryl has served as an educator for 13 years. - MELODY MCDANIEL
Melody has been a teacher at Hidden Hollow for 17 years. She has taught Fifth Grade for 7 years, Kindergarten for 6 years, and First Grade for 4 years. Before coming to Humble ISD she taught for 5 years in Lubbock, Terrell and Irving ISD. Melody has served in education for 22 years. - JOAN MINER
Joan has been a Paraprofessional at Groves Elementary in the Interventionist Department for the past 5 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she worked at Bear Creek United Methodist Church for 14 years and 7 years at CyFair ISD. Joan has served as an educator for 26 years. - KELLY MYERS
Kelly has been the Assistant Principal at Jack Fields elementary for 5 years. She has taught at Jack Fields as a 5th grade teacher for 5 years, a Science Instruction Coach for 3 years and a Math and Science Instruction Coach for 1 year. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught for 5 years at Huffman ISD and 12 years as a 5th grade teacher in Sunset, Utah. Kelly has served in education for 31 years. - JEAN PHILPOT
Jean has been at Maplebrook Elementary, since she helped them open their doors in 2001. She previously served at Jack Fields Elementary. Jean has served Humble ISD for 27 years. - LISA RADER
Lisa has taught as a Special Education Interventionist at Bear Branch Elementary for 12 years. She has also taught first grade and was a Dyslexia Interventionist at Bear Branch Elementary. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught for 17 years at Aldine ISD, and 1 year in Geary County, Kansas. A retirement reception was held in her honor on May 23, 2022. Lisa has served in education for 30 years. - ROSA SALAZAR
Rosa has served in Child Nutrition for 20 years and 9 months. Rosa has served Humble for 20 years and 9 months. - KATHLEEN SCOTT
Kathleen has been the Administrative Assistant in State & Federal Programs for the past 11 years. She came to Humble ISD in 2001 at Shadow Forest Elementary, where she served for 3 years. She moved to Accounts Payable, where she served for 3 years, and 2 years in the Finance Department. Kathleen has served in Humble for 21 years. - CHERI SHUMATE
Cheri has been an Educational Diagnostician at Atascocita High School for 8 years. She began teaching in Humble ISD at Deerwood Elementary, where she was a Life Skills and Pre-K teacher for 4 years. She taught as an ARD specialist at Oak Forest for 5 years, AMS for 2 years, and Humble High School for 3 years. She taught as a Diagnostician for 3 years at Humble High and 4 years at Atascocita High. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught for 5 years in Dayton ISD and 1 year at Klein ISD. Cheri has served in education for 27 years. - DALE SMITH
Dale has been a First Grade Teacher at Hidden Hollow Elementary for the past 14 years. He began teaching in Humble ISD at Lakeland Elementary, where he taught for 9 years. Before he came to Humble ISD, he taught for 8 years at Galena Park ISD, 5 years at Houston ISD and 1 year at Fort Bend ISD & Stafford Municipal. Dale has served in education for 37 years.
- DEBBIE AUGUSTINE
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FALL 2021 RETIREMENTS
- MITCHELL BRIANT
Mitchell has been the JROTC Instructor at Humble High School for the past 4 1/2 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Mitchell taught JROTC at Eisenhower High School/9th Grade Campuses for 13 years. Including 6 years of military time, he has served as an educator for 25 years. - TRACEY FRUGE
Tracey has been a 3rd Grade Math/Science Teacher at Eagle Springs Elementary for the past 6 years. Before coming to ESE, she taught 4th grade at Timbers Elementary for 2 years, 4th and 5th grade RELA ALT at Maplebrook Elementary for 14 years, and 3rd grade at ESE for 6 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Tracey was a Speech Therapist for 1 year at St. Landry Parrish in Louisiana. She has served as an educator for a total of 23 years. - HENRY SARCHET
Henry is currently the Warehouse Supervisor in Operational Support Services. He began working in Humble ISD as a Warehouse Man and worked his way through several positions completing his career as Supervisor. Henry has served in Humble ISD for 35 years. There will be a reception in his honor on December 16, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Warehouse at 1703 Wilson Road, Building A.
- MITCHELL BRIANT
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SPRING 2021 RETIREMENTS:
- DANNA ADKINS
Danna has taught English IV at Humble High School for the past 2 years. Danna came to Humble ISD in 1994 at Atascotia Middle School under the leadership of Ron Westerfield. In 2006, she moved to Atascocita High School. After a short venture off to another district, Danna returned to the district at Humble High School. Before coming to Humble ISD she taught at Warrington Middle School in Pensacola, Florida, Lamar High School in Meridian, Mississippi, at Crosby High School in Crosby ISD and at Westfield High School in Spring ISD. Danna has served as an educator for a total of 27 years. - ROBERT BELL
Robert has been an Assistant Principal at Kingwood High School for the past 7 years. Before becoming an AP, He served as a Video Technology Teacher at KHS for 8 years. Before coming to KHS, he taught Video Technology for 1 year, and was an Assistant Principal for 7 years at Atascocita High School. Before coming to Humble ISD Robert was in Public Information at SFASU. He served as an educator for a total of 25 years. - ANNE BLAKE
Anne has been an Academic Lead Teacher at Timberwood Middle School for the past 10 years. Before coming to TMS, she taught 6th grade for 1.5 years at Woodcreek Middle School, was a 4th Grade Teacher at Maplebrook Elementary for 9 years, and was a 4th Grade Teacher at Jack Fields Elementary for 3 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Anne taught 5th grade for 4 years in Aldine ISD. Ann has been an educator for a total of 27 years. - CASZANDRA BOLEN
Caszandra has been a Special Education Paraprofessional. She served at Maplebrook Elementary for 15 years and at Oaks Elementary for 5 years. Before coming to Humble ISD she served in Aldine ISD for 5 years. Caszandra has served in education for a total of 25 years. - SARA BRENT
Sara has been a 4th grade teacher at Foster Elementary School for the past 20 years. She has served as an educator for a total of 20 years. - ELIZABETH BROD
Elizabeth has been an Assistant Principal at Riverwood Middle School for the past 8 years. Before becoming an AP, Elizabeth was an Instructional Coach (ALT), a Technology Specialist and a Teacher of RELA, Science, Social Studies, and Math. She served a total of 21 years at Riverwood Middle School. Before coming to RMS, she served for 6 years at Deerwood Elementary and 4 years at Woodland Hills Elementary. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught at Galena Park ISD for 1 year. Elizabeth has served as an educator for a total of 32 years. - LIZA BURCH
Liza has been an AP Specialist at the BBTC for the past 3 years. She came to Humble ISD in 1997, and has worked in Academics, Quest Early College High School, and Accounts Payable. Before coming to Humble ISD, She began with San Diego Unified as an Information Systems Technician before moving to Texas to begin working at Region IV for two years as a Data Processing Specialist. She then spent three years with Houston ISD as a Software Specialist before moving to Ft Bend ISD to work with Child Nutrition as their Unix Systems Analyst. Liza has served in Education for more than 32 years. - TANYA CLOSE
Tanya has been an Assistant Principal at West Lake Middle School for the past 3 years. Before coming to WLMS, she was an Assistant Principal at Woodcreek Middle School for 8 years, a Testing Coordinator at Atascocita Middle School for 2 years, a Science Teacher at AMS for 10 years, and a Teacher at Pine Forest Elementary for 9 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Tanya taught at Prince William County, Virginia, for 1 year, and in Germany with DoDDS for 5 years. Tanya has served as an educator for a total of 37 years. - DANIELLE COULANGES
Danielle has been a French Teacher at Summer Creek High School for the past 5 years. Before coming to SCHS, she was the French Teacher at Ross Sterling Middle School for 4 years, and was a RELA Teacher at Timberwood Middle School for 2 years. Danielle has served as an educator for a total of 11 years. - JOE EHRHARDT
Joe has been a Science Teacher at Kingwood Park High School for the past 12 years. Before coming to KPHS, he taught at Atascocita High School for 3 years and at Humble High School for 7 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Joe taught and coached in Louisiana at Natchitoches, Shreveport, New Roads, and Zachary for 20 years. Joe has served as an educator for a total of 42 years. - KAY FARRIS
Kay has been a Kingwood High School Counselor for the past 12 years. Before coming to KHS, she was a Counselor at Hidden Hollow Elementary for 5 years, and was a Special Education Teacher at Humble High School for 3 years. Before coming to Humble ISD she was a Special Education Teacher in Alabama and Tennessee, and a School Counselor in Tennessee. Kay has served in education for a total of 42 years. - EDWARD R. FELLOWS
Edward has been a bus driver for Humble ISD for the past 6 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, he worked in Reed Custer Community School District for 5 years, Illinois Central School District for 2 years, and Garnder South Wilmington School District -Illinois for 8 years. Edward has served in supporting education for a total of 21 years. - PRISCILLA FISHER
Priscilla has been a Third Grade Teacher at Elm Grove Elementary for the past 9 years. Before coming to EGE, she taught third grade at River Pines Elementary for 3 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Priscilla taught in Splendora ISD for 3 years and at Katy ISD for 18 years. Priscilla has served as an educator for a total of 33 years. - KATHY FUNDERBURK
Kathy has been an AP Secretary at West Lake Middle School for the past 3 years. Before coming to WLMS, she was an Attendance and AP Secretary at Atascocita Middle School for 23 years and was an AP Secretary at Woodcreek Middle School for 8 years. Kathy has served as an educator for 34 years. - BETHANY HARPER
Bethany has been an Assistant Principal at Pine Forest Elementary for the past 5 years. Before coming to PFE she was and Assistant Principal at Shadow Forest Elementary for 6 years, a RELA ALT at SFE for 4 years, and a Classroom Teacher at SFE for 4 years. Before coming to Humble ISD Bethany was a Classroom Teacher and Reading Specialist in Cy-Fair ISD for 9 years. Bethany has been an educator for a total of 28 years. - MARTHA HOPPE
Martha has been a Speech Language Pathologist at Oak Forest Elementary for the past 5 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught for 23 years in Pasadena ISD. Martha has served as an educator for a total of 28 years. - KAREN KENNEDY
Karen has been the Social Studies Academic Lead Teacher at Woodcreek Middle School for the past 10 years. Before that she was the Cheer Coach and a 6th Grade World Cultures Teacher at WMS for 2 years, an ELA and World Cultures Teacher at Atascocita Middle School for 5 years, 3rd Grade GT Cluster Teacher at Pine Forest Elementary for 3 years, and was a 1st Grade Teacher at Greentree, Willow Creek and Pine Forest Elementary schools for 10 years. Karen has served as an educator in Humble ISD for a total of 30 years. - BRENDA KIRCHOFF
Brenda has worked in the Internal Audit Department as Director's Administrative Assistant for the past 2 1/2 years. Before that, Brenda served in many positions across the district: Jack Fields Elementary, CSTA Itinerant, Humble High School Assistant Principal's Secretary, Atascocita High School Bookkeeper, Fine Arts Department, Humble High School Attendance Office, Atascocita Springs Elementary Secretary/Bookkeeper, and Humble High School Associate Principal's Secretary. Brenda also worked in Pulaski County School District in Arkansas for 2 years. Brenda has served in education for a total of 22 years. - GIL LUBECKE
Gil has been a Math Co-teacher and Basic Math Teacher at Humble Middle School for the pase 4 years. Before coming to HMS, he was a Math Co-teacher and Basic Math Teacher at Kingwood Park High School for 4 years, a Math, Music and Credit Recovery Teacher at Cambridge School for 2 years, and a Math Co-Teacher at Humble High School for 4 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Gil was a Basic Math Teacher at Aldine ISD for 8 years, and a Music Teacher in Channelview ISD for 2 years. Gil has served as an educator for a total of 24 years. - CHRIS McCOMB
Chris has been the Head Girls Soccer Coach and a Chemistry Teacher at Summer Creek High School for the past year. Before coming to Humble ISD, Chris served 4 years at Dayton ISD, 2 years at Angleton ISD, 4 years at New Caney ISD, 1 year at Hutto ISD, 5 years at Leander ISD, 4 years at Austin ISD, 1 year at Round Rock ISD, 2 years at Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, 1 year at Midred ISD, 1 year at Terrell ISD, 1 year at Bridgeport ISD, and 1 year at Lake Travis ISD. He has served as an educator for a total of 28 years. - MARGIE McGUFFY
Margie has been a teacher at Woodland Hills Elementary for the past 8 years. Before coming to WHE, she taught at Fall Creek Elementary for 2 years and at Maplebrook Elementary for 1 year. Before coming to Humble ISD she taught in Naperville CUISD 203 in Illinois for 20 years. Margie has served as an educator for a total of 31 years. - PRISCILLA J. MIKA
Priscilla has been the Head Orchestra Director at Timberwood Middle School for the past 21 years. She has served as an educator for a total of 21 years. - DARCY PETZOLD
Darcy has been a teacher at Eagle Springs Elementary for the past 14 years. She was District Teacher of The Year in 2020-21. Before coming to Humble ISD, Darcy taught in Conroe ISD for 2 years, in CyFair ISD for 1 year, Midland ISD for 2 years, Bayfield, CO for 2 years, and in North Allegheny, PA for 2 years. Darcy has served as an educator for a total of 20 years. - JOHNA PEYTON
Johna has been a Special Education Interventionist at Elm Grove Elementary for the past 8 years. Before coming to EGE she taught at River Pines Elementary for 3 years and at Lakeland Elementary for 3 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Johna taught in Houston area school districts and state schools in Austin and Lufkin for 14 years. Johna has served as an educator for a total of 39 years. - SANCY RHODES
Sancy has been a 2nd Grade Teacher at Foster Elementary for the past year. Before that, she also taught 1st Grade, PreK, Kingergarten at Foster Elementary for a total of 16 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Sancy taught at Hidden Valley Elementary (now Goodman Elementary) in Aldine ISD for 8 years. Sancy has served as an educator for a total of 24 years. - JULIE SAHMEL
Julie has been the Student Leadership Coordinator at Summer Creek High School for the past 12 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she was an English teacher at RS Sterling High School and was an English/Language Arts Secondary Specialist in the Curriculum and Instruction Department at Goose Creek ISD for 8 years. Julie has served in education for a total of 21 years. - MARIA C. SANDOVAL
Maria has been a Bilingual Special Education Teacher at Park Lakes Elementary for 6 years. Before that, she taught for 6 years at River Pines Elementary. Before coming to Humble ISD she was an Instructional Assistant for 5 years at Victor Vally High School, Victorville, CA and a Special Education Teacher for 10 years at Silverado High School in Victorville, CA. Maria has served as an educator for a total of 27 years. - PAMELA SNAPP
Pamela has been a Science Academic Lead Teacher at Kingwood High School for the past 14 years. She taught Chemistry at KHS from 1983-1988, and returned to teaching at KHS in 2004. Spent a total of 22 years as a Kingwood Mustang including 3 years as a Gymnastics Coach/Assistant and 1 year of Assistant Track & Cross Country. Pamela has served as an eduator for a total of 22 years. - TERRI STICKER
Terri has been the Dyslexia Specialist at Timbers Elementary for the past 12 years. Before that, she was a 2nd Grade Teacher at TE for 3 years, and a 4th Grade Teacher at TE for 3 years. She has served as an educator for a total of 18 years. - GERALYN SULLIVAN
Geralyn has been the Transition Coordinator in the ESS Department for the past 2.5 years. Before that she was a Transition Instructional Specialist in the Special Education department for 2.5 years and was an 18+ Teacher for 3 years and the Agency Liaison for 3 years in the Mosaic Program. She taught Life Skills, Basic Math, Co-English 2 and Co-English 4 for 1 year at Kingwood Park High School, and was a 2nd Grade Teacher for 2 years and a Special Education Teacher for 4 years at Bear Branch Elementary. Geralyn has served as an educator for a total of 20 years. - DERRY L. SUMMER
Derry has been the Librarian at Bear Branch for the past 14 years. Before coming to BBE, she was a 4th Grade Teacher at Hidden Hollow Elementary for 12 years, and at Summerwood Elementary she was a Teacher for one year and a Librarian for 2 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Derry was a Bilingual Teacher and an after-school Music Teacher for 3 years in Harlingen CISD, and a Bilingual Kindergarten, Bilingual 2nd grade, Special Education, and 4th Grade Teacher. Derry has served as an educator for a total of 44 years. - CAMIE TEWS
Camie has been a 3rd Grade Teacher at Summerwood Elementary for the past 8 years. Before teaching 3rd grade at SWE, she taught 1st, 3rd, 4th, and SPED for a total of 17 years. Before coming to SWE, she was a 1st and 2nd Grade Teacher at Oaks Elementary for 9 years, and a 2nd Grade Teacher at Maplebrook Elementary for 3 years. Camie has served as an educator in Humble ISD for a total of 29 years. - YVONNE WALKER
Yvonne has been an Humble ISD Special Education Coordinator for the past 21 years. She came to Humble ISD in 1999, and since that time she has coordinated a variety of programs in the ESS division resulting in positive impact for students with disabilities. She provided district-wide professional development, procured appropriate curriculum resources for campuses, assisted teachers through instructional coaching, managed the Extended School Year Program and more recently served as the MOSAIC Program Coordinator at the Cambridge School. Prior to coming to Humble ISD, Yvonne was a districtwide Special Education Coordinator for 10 years in Houston ISD, a school counselor in North Forest ISD for 5 years, a secondary Life Skills teacher for 4 years also in North Forest ISD, and a Special Needs Instructor and QMRP for adult residents with disabilities at a state school and hospital in Alabama. Yvonne has served in education for a total of 41 years. Yvonne recently received a Proclamation from the City of Humble for her dedicated years of service, and Friday, December 18, 2020 has been declared “Yvonne Walker Day.”
- DANNA ADKINS
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FALL 2020 RETIREMENTS:
- JONI BATES
Joni has been Lead ESL Teacher at Atascocita Middle School for the past 4 years. She was RELA Teacher at Kingwood Middle School for 2 years, and English Teacher at Atascocita High School for 7 years, and RELA Teacher at AMS for 7 years. Joni has served as an educator for a total of 16 years. - SUSAN BROWN
Susan has been the ELT and SPED teacher at Humble Elementary for the past 18 years. - DEMETRIA DAWKINS
Demetria has been a Special Ed Para for the past 19 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she served for 4 years in S.C. District 6 School. Demetria has served in education for the past 23 years. - JUDITH DiGREGORIO
Judith has been the Health and Electives Teacher at Atascocita Middle School for the past 15 years. Before coming to AMS, she taught at Willow Creek Elementary for 8 years, and served on PTA Executive Board, was a substitute, a volunteer and served on several District level committees. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught Elementary SPED in Bethel, CT for 4 years. Judth has served as an educator for more than 25 years. - SUSAN ELSENBROCK
Susan has been a Special Education Teacher at Bear Branch Elementary for the past 9 years. During the past 21 years at BBE, she served as a teacher in 1st, 2nd and Special Education. Before coming to BBE, she taught at Jack Fields Elelmentary for 1 year. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught for 5 years in Levelland ISD. Susan has served as an educator for a total of 27 years. - ELAINE GREEN
Elaine has served as an ELT at Oaks Elementary for the past 10 years. Before that she served at Oaks as a 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Teacher for 18 years. Before coming to Humble ISD she taught for 5 years in San Antonio and the Dallas area. Elaine has served as an educator for a total of 33 years. - SHANNON GREEN
Shannon was the Librarian at Lakeland Elementary for the past 6 years. Before that she taught in the classroom at LLE for 7 years, was Coordinator of Special Populations over at the ISC for 3 years, and taught at Timberwood Middle School-ELA for 3 years. She taught at Hidden Hollow, Woodland Hills & Timbers Elementary. Shannon has served in education for a total of 30 years. - ELIZABETH PETREA
Elizabeth has been a Dyslexia Specialist at Hidden Hollow Elementary for the past 7 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she was a 2nd grade Teacher in Cy-Fair for 5 years. In Splendora ISD she served as a 2nd grade Teacher for 5 years, a Grant Coordinator for 3 years, a 5th/6th grade Reading/Math Interventionist for 3 years, a 4th grade teacher for 1 year, and a 5th grade Reading Teacher for 3 years. Elizabeth has served as an educator for a total of 27 years. - DYANE RICHARDS
Dyane has been the Foods and Hospitality Teacher at Kingwood Middle School for the past 19 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught for 6 years in Tarkington ISD and for 10 years at Christian School of Kingwood. Dyane has served as an educator for a total of 35 years.
- JONI BATES
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SPRING 2020 RETIREMENTS:
- TAMMY ALEXANDER
Tammy has been Principal at the Community Learning Center for the past 8 years. At CLC/DAEP she served as a Special Education Teacher, Assistant Principal and Principal during the past 26 years. Before coming to CLC she served at HHS for 4 years. Tammy has served as an educator for the past 30 years. - ELENA ANCARROW
Elena has been the Compensation Coordinator in HR for the past 12 years. Before that, She served as Payroll Clerk and then Payroll Supervisor for 23 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she was in Houston ISD for 1 year. Elena has served in education for a total of 36 years. - SCOTT EAST
Scott has been an English Teacher at Humble High School for the past 29 years. He also served as a Coach at HHS during that time. Scott has served in education for a total of 29 years. - MELANIE HUNT
Melanie has been an Art Teacher at Kingwood Park High School for the past 7 years. Before coming to KPHS, she was an IB CAS Coordinator, Art Teacher and At-Risk Specialist at Humble High School for 17 years, an Art Teacher at Summer Creek High School for one year, and an Art Teacher at Pine Forest Elementary for one year. Before coming to Humble ISD, Melanie taught in Alief ISD for one year. Melanie has served as an educator for the past 28 years. - MEREDITH KOERNER
Meredith has been the Related Services Coordinator for Eductional Support Services for the past 3 years. Before that, she was a Physical Therapy Coordinator for 2 years and a Physical Therapist for 15 years. Meredith has been serving in education for a total of 20 years. - GAIL LYNCH
Gail taught at Riverwood Middle School for the past 24 years. At RMS she taught BIM, Data Entry, Intro to Programming, Keyboarding, Computer Literacy, Emerging Technologies; ESL, TELPAS Testing Coordinator, Dyslexia Intervention, Reading Strategies/Read 180, 6th grade RELA, Co-Teach RELA, Co-Teach U.S. History, and Learning Lab. Before coming to Humble ISD, Gail was in Cleveland Middle School in Cleveland ISD where she taught 6th grade Reading and 8th grade Career Investigation for 2 years. Gail has served as an educator for a total of 26 years. - JENNIFER MILLER
Jennifer has been a Teacher at Atascocita Springs for the past 10 years, and helped open that school. She was hired by former Pine Forest Elementary Principal and current Trustee Nancy Morrison, and taught at PFE for 15 years. She also worked at Eagle Springs Elementary for 4 years. Jennifer has served as an educator for a total of 29 years. - TESSLYN MUSTAIN
Tesslyn has been a RELA Teacher at West Lake Middle School for the past 2 years. Before coming to WLMS, she was the RELA Teacher and Yearbook Advisor at Timberwood Middle School for 20 years, and a RELA Teacher at Humble Middle School for 6 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she was a Reading Teacher in Dayton ISD for 3 years. Tesslyn has served as an educator for a total of 30 years. - JUANITA PINGEL
Juanita has been a Pr-K Co-teach Para at Oaks Elementary for the past 16 years. She was a PE Para at Lakeland Elementary for 9 years, and a PPCD Para at Shadow Forest Elementary for 2 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she served in South Texas ISD for 2 years. Juanita has served in education for a total of 29 years. - NANCY SCHETTLER
Nancy has been the English/Strategic Writing Teacher at Atascocita High School for the past 13 years. Before coming to AHS, she taught English/Language Arts at Timberwood Middle School for 8 years, and was the Language Arts/Reading teacher at Humble Middle School for 3 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Nancy taught 4th grade Language Arts at Porter Elementary School in New Caney ISD for 1 year. She was a Kindergarten and 1st grade teacher at Balboa Elementary School, Canal Zone, Panama for 2 years, and was a Kindergarten teacher at A.J. Martin Elementary School in Alief ISD for 2 years. Nancy has served as an educator for a total of 29 years. - SYBLE SIMMONS
Syble has been a Special Education Teacher at North Belt Elementary for the past 8 years. Before coming to NBE, she was a Behavior Intervention Teacher at Whispering Pines Elementary for 5 years, and was a Resource Teacher and Life Skills Teacher at Hidden Hollow Elementary for 6 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Syble was a Special Education Teacher in Coldspring-Oakhurst ISD for 2 years and in Livingston ISD for 2 years. Syble has served as an educator for a total of 23 years. - KAY TARSNEY
Kay has served as a Deaf Education Teacher at multiple campuses in Humble ISD for the past 27 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught second grade at Berean Christian School in Humble. Before coming to Humble Kay taught in the Brazoria-Ft. Bend Deaf Coop in Lake Jackson, TX, and in the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Phila, PA. Kay has served as an educator for a total of 39 years. - JANET TABOR
Janet has seved as a Second Grade Teacher at Lakeshore Elementary for the past 8 years. Before becoming a teacher, she served as a Para-educator. Before coming to Humble ISD, Janet taught for 4 years in Lubbock ISD and for 3 years in Frenship ISD. Janet has served as an educator for a total of 16 years. - BOBBY GREGORY
Bobby has served on the Technology Customer Service Desk for 19 years. Before that, he worked in the Maintenance Department, in various buidings throughout Humble ISD, for 8 years. Bobby has served in education for a total of 27 years.
- TAMMY ALEXANDER
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2019 RETIREMENTS:
- BRENDA S. RIDER
Brenda has been the Woodcreek Middle School RELA Instructional Coach for the past 8 years. Before coming to WMS, she helped open Maplebrook Elementary in 2002, teaching 1st and 5th grade at MBE for 9 years. Before that, she taught 1st and 3rd grades at Timbers Elelmentary for 5 years, 1st grade at Shadow Forest for 1/2 year, and 1st, 3rd and 5th as well as resource and content mastery at North Belt Elementary for 6 1/2 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Brenda taught in Lamar Consolidated for 4 years. She has been an educator for a total of 30 years. - BOB ATTEBERRY
Bob has been the Principal at Kingwood Middle School for the past 15 years. Before coming to KMS, he was the Athletic Coordinator and Assistant Principal at Riverwood Middle School for 6 years. Before coming RMS, Bob was a teacher and coach at Kingwood High School for one year. Before coming to Humble ISD, Bob was an Assistant Principal for 2 years and a Principal for 4 years at McCullouugh High School in the Woodlands. Before that, he served in the US Navy for 4 years. He has served as an educator for a total of 28 years. - WADE BARTELS
Wade has been the Head Tennis Coach and PE/Business Teacher at Kinghwood Park High School for the past 12 years. Before coming to KPHS, he was a PE Teacher and Wellness Coordinator at Woodland Hills Elementary for 19 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Wade was the Head Tennis Coach in Huntsville ISD for 3 years. He has served as an educator for a total of 34 years. - KATHY FONTENOT
Kathy has been the Document Center and Print Shop Supervisor for the past 10 years. Before coming to the Document Center, she taught Texas History and Journalism at Riverwood Middle for 5 years, Texas History and American History at Atascocita Middle School for 1 semester, was the Site Technology Contact Person at Kingwood Middle School for 2 1/2 years, and World Cultures teacher and Site Technology Contact Person at Ross Sterling Middle School for 1 1/2 years. Kathy has served in education for a total of 19 years. - KATHLEEN GOERNER
Kathleen has been a Secondary Science Coordinator for the past 3 years. Before that, she was the Science Academic Lead Teacher at Kingwood Park High School for 5 years, she taught at Humble High School, Kingwood Middle School, Atascocita High School and Kingwood Park High School over a 10-year period. She taught IPC, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and 7th Grade ELA. Before coming to Humble ISD she taught IPC and 8th Grade Science in Midland ISD for 4 years. Katheen has served as an educator for a total of 22 years. - SHARON HANSEN
Sharon has been a secretary at Ridge Creek Elementary for the past 7 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Sharon served in Galena Park ISD for 25 years. She has served as an educator for a total of 32 years. - SANDRA MULLINS
Sandra has been the IT at Atascocita Springs Elementary for the past 10 years. Before coming to ASE, she taught IT at Oaks Elementary for 12 years, and before that she taught 4th grade at OE for 5 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Sandra taught in Galena Park ISD for 6 years. She has served as an educator for a total of 33 years. - MAX SMETHERMAN
Max has been the High School Coordinator-Special Education for the past 8 years. Before that, she served in a variety of positions, from Para to Coordinator, in the Special Education Department. She was the district CPI Coordinator for many years. Her area of focus has been behavior programming and supports. She has served as an educator for a total of 17 years. - MARY TOMASELLI
Mary has been the Developmental Teacher at Ridge Creek Elementary for the past 6 years. Before coming to RCE, she was a Interventionist/Resource and Applied Skills Teacher at Fall Creek Elementary for 5 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Mary taught in Ralls ISD for 1 year and in Amarillo ISD for 3 years. She has served as an educator for a total of 15 years. - MIKE VANIER
Mike has been a plumber in the Maintenance Department for the past 18 years. He has served in education for a total of 18 years. A reception was held in his honor on March 29 at the Maintenance Center - CHERYL VITAL
Cheryl has been the Assistant Director of Emergency Managment and Safety for the past 4 1/2 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Cheryl served in Galena Park ISD for 21 years. She has served as an educatore for a total of 25 years.
- BRENDA S. RIDER
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2018 RETIREMENTS:
- SHIRLEY PARKER
Shirley has been the Director of Child Nutrition Services for the past 4 years. Before that, she was Assistant Director of Child Nutrition for 10 years. Prior to her service in Humble ISD, Shirley was Willis ISD Director of Child Nutrition for 5 years, Klein ISD Child Nutrition Supervisor for 2 years, Conroe ISD Child Nutrition Assistant Director for 2 years, and was a Biology and Health Education Teacher and Girls Athletic Coach in Conroe ISD for 11 years. She has served in education for a total of 34 years
- MARK BABICH
Mark has been a Reading Specialist/Dyslexia for the past 11 years. Before that, he served for 3 years at Humble Middle (1980-1983) and for 24 years at Atascocita Middle (1983-2007). Mark has ben an educator for a total of 38 years. - HORACE BEN
Horace has been a custodian at Kingwood Middle School for the past 12 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, he started his own janitorial business in 1985. Horace has been a custodian for a total of 30 years. - VICKI BURLEIGH
Vicki has been a paraprofessional in Humble ISD for the past 2 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she worked in Huffman ISD for 6 years. Vicki has served in public education for a total of 8 years. - DEBORAH COLE
Deborah has been a Specialist III in Child Nutrition Services for the past 13 years. She served at Timberwood Middle School for 3 years, at Humble High School for 8 years, and at Kingwood High School for 2 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she worked in Aldine ISD for 7 years. Deborah has served in Child Nutrition Services for a total of 20 years. - JANICE DAVIS
Janice has been teaching RELA at Kingwood Middle School for the past 5 years. She taught English for 18 years at Humble Middle School. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught 1 year at Aldine ISD. Janice has served as educator for a total of 24 years. - GENE DICKSON
Gene has been an English Teacher at Summer Creek High School for the past year. Before coming to Humble ISD, Gene served for 3 years in Aldine ISD, 14 years in CyFair ISD, and for 9 years in Pasadena ISD. He has served as an educator for a total of 27 years. - DONNA FOCHTMAN
Donna has been a Developmental Educator at River Pines for the past three years. Before River Pines, she worked in Applied Skills for 20 years. Before coming to Humble ISD Donna worked in Sheldon for 3 years, and in Fort Bend ISD for three years. She has served in education for a total of 29 years. - GLORIA GAMEZ
Gloria has been the Behavior Interventionist at Woodland Hills Elementary for the past 4 years. Before coming to WHE, she was a SPED Applied Skills Teacher at Kingwood Middle School for 11 years, and a SPED Para-educator at WHE for 3 years. Gloria has served in education for a total of 18 years. - TJ HALL
TJ has been the principal of Pine Forest Elementary for the past 9 years. Before that she was an Assistant Principal at PFE for 5 years, an Assistant Principal at Riverwood Middle School for 4 years, a District Teacher of The Year in 1999-2000, a Home Economics Teacher and FHA Sponsor at Humble 9th Grade Campus and Humble High School, and a Home Economics Teacher and 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher at Humble Middle School. Before coming to Humble ISD, TJ taught in Tarkington ISD for a year and in Lamar CISD for a year. She has served as an educator for a total of 31 years. - JANICE JOHNSON
Before coming to Humble ISD, Janice taught in Houston ISD for 4 years and in Aldine ISD for 6 years. She began in Humble ISD at Whispering Pines Elementary where she taught 2nd grade for 6 years and GT for 4 years. She taught 4th grade at Woodland Hills Elementary for 10 years, and was the Intstructional Technologist for the last 8 years. Janice has served as an educator for a total of 38 years. - SHARON JOPLIN
Sharon has been an Itinerant Deaf Interpreter for the past 22 years. Schools at which she was a Deaf Interpreter include: TMS for 7 years, CLC for 1 year, AHS for 4 years, ESE for 1 year, HHS for 5 years, OFE for 2 years, and RMS for 2 years. Sharon sponsored ASL clubs for 2 years, interpreted cheerleading for a year, and interpreted football for a year. Sharon has served as an educator for a total of 22 years. - DEBBIE KRENEK
Debbie has taught 5th Grade at Oak Forest Elementary for the past 21 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught for 7 years in Plano ISD, for 3 years in Klein ISD, for a year in Adams City ISD in Thornton, CO and for a year in Longview ISD. Debbie has served as an educator for a total of 33 years. - DEBBIE MCKINNEY
Debbie has been the Elementary Music Specialist at Bear Branch Elementary for the past 19 years. Before coming to BBE, Debbie was an Elementary Music Facilitator for 10 years, and an Elementary Music Curriculum Coordinator for two years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she served for 7 years in Houston ISD, 2 years in Aldine ISD as an Assistant Principal, 10 years in Conroe ISD, and 12 years as Director of Christian Education at First Presbyterian Church in Houston. - TERRY O'DONNELL
Terry has been a Math Teacher at Kingwood High School for the past 23 years. Before coming to KHS, he taught at Kingwood Middle School for a year. Before coming to Humble ISD, he taught for a year in El Paso ISD. Terry has been an educator for the past 25 years. - DEAN PARIS
Dean has been the PE Teacher at Foster Elementary for the past 23 years. Before coming to Foster, he taught at Deerwood Elementary for 10 years. Dean has been a Educator for a total of 33 years. - LINDA PEARCE
After 25 years of dedicated service, Linda Pearce, Principal of Greentree Elementary, has announced that she will be retiring at the end of this school year. Mrs. Pearce has served as GTE Principal for the past 8 years, as well as 4 years as GTE Assistant Principal. - CYNTHIA PIGGOTT
Cynthia has been the Speech Language Pathologist at Shadow Forest Elementary for the past 9 years. Before coming to SFE, she taught at Woodland Hills Elementary for 3 years, at Pine Forest Elementary for 1 year, at Oak Forest Elementary for 1 year, at Tiimberwood Middle School for 1 year, and at Timbers Elementary for 3 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Cynthia taught in Polk County Special Services Coop for 14 years. She has served as an educator for 20 years full-time and 14 years part-time. - IRENE POUNDS
Irene has been the Office Professional/Bookkeeper at the ISC in Curriculum and Instruction for the past 6 years. Before that, she was the Attendance Specialist and AP Secretary at Humble 9th Grade Campus for 12 years, AP Secretary at AHS for 5 years, and AP Secretary at K-Park for 2 years. Irene has served in education for a total of 25 years. - TIMOTHY SANSOM
Timothy has been a teacher in Humble ISD for the past year. Before that, he was the Campus Coordinator for Athletics at Timberwood for the past 14 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Timothy served for 2 years in Caldwell, 4 years at A&M Consolidated, 1 year at Longview Pine Tree, 16 years at Beaumont ISD, and 5 years in Little Cypress ISD. He has served a total of 43 years in education. - YVONNE STROUD
After 24 years of dedicated service, Yvonne Stroud, Principal of Fall Creek Elementary, has announced that she will be retiring at the end of this school year. Mrs. Stroud has served as FCE Principal for the past 6 years, as well as 4 years as FCE Assistant Principal. - GLADIS WASHINGTON
Gladis has been the Senior Compensation Clerk in Human Resources for the past 10 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she served in North Forest ISD for 14 years and in Beaumont ISD for 10 years. Gladis has served in education for a total of 34 years. - CYNTHIA WATSON
Cynthia has been a Para-Educator in Applied Skills for the past 17 years. During that time, she has worked in BI Life Skills at Oakforest Elementary; Life Skills, PPCD, and Content Mastery at Hidden Hollow Elementary; Life Skills at Pine Forest Elementary; Applied Skills at Wood Creek Middle; and Applied Skills at Summer Creek High School. Before coming to Humble ISD, she worked at Ben Bowen Elementary in Huffman. Cynthia has served as an educator for a total of 18 years. - KAREN WEEKS
After 37 years of dedicated service, Karen Weeks, Principal of Jack Fields Elementary, has announced that she will be retiring at the end of this school year. Karen has served as JFE Principal for the past 17 years. Before coming to JFE, she taught at Bear Branch Elementary for 14 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Karen taught in Conroe ISD for 6 years.
- SHIRLEY PARKER
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2017 RETIREMENTS:
- GLADYS ALEXANDER, RN
Gladys has been the school nurse at Ross Sterling Middle School for the past 9 years. Gladys has served in education for a total of 9 years. - DON GILBERT
Don has been the Carpenter/Lead Man for Maintenance General Crafts for the past 10 years. Don started on Grounds, and then moved to Sweep Crew. Don has been with General Crafts Department for approximately 24 years and has been on call for the past 20 years. Don has worked a total of 28 years in Maintenance and Operations Department. - RANDIE KROGEL
Randie has been a 3rd Grade RELA Teacher at Oak Forest Elementary for the past 14 years. Prior to that, Randie was a Computer Teacher for 1 year at Greentree Elementary, and also a Reading Recovery Teacher at Greentree. Before coming to Humble ISD, Randie taught 4th grade at the Singapore American School for 4 years, and she taught 2nd grade at the Upi Elementary School in Guam for one year. Randie has served as an educator for a total of 20 years. - MIKE WELCH
Mike has been the Coordinator of State and Federal Programs for the past 1.5 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Mike was the Coordinator of State and Federal Programs in Tomball ISD and also in Aldine ISD. Mike has served in public education for a total of 38 years. - GLADIS WASHINGTON
Gladis has been the Senior Compensation Clerk in Human Resources for the past 10 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she served in North Forest ISD for 14 years and in Beaumont ISD for 10 years. Gladis has served in education for a total of 34 years. - JIM WOODS
Jim has been the Maintenance Crafts Supervisor for the past 10 years. Jim started with Humble ISD as a temporary Summer Painter’s Helper. He then came on as a full time employee for the Grounds Crew. After 1 Year Jim was promoted to the Grounds Crew Leader. Jim went on to become the Kingwood High School Building Mechanic for two years. For the next 16 years Jim was the district painter and was part of the Maintenance on Demand (MOD) Crew. He has served in Humble ISD for a total of 30 years.
- GLADYS ALEXANDER, RN
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FALL 2016 RETIREMENTS:
- CINDY HUNT
Hidden Hollow Elementary bids farewell to Cindy Hunt, their Assistant Principal for the past 10 years. Before coming to HHE, Cindy was an Assistant Principal at Timbers for 5 years, and a Special Education Teacher at Hidden Hollow for 11 years. Before coming to Humble ISD Cindy taught in Klein ISD for 9 years. She has served as an educator for a total of 35 years. - RON STUMP
Ron has been a Teacher and Coach at Atascocita for the past 5 years. Before coming to AHS, he taught and coached in various places for 29 years. Ron has served as an educator for 34 years. - JEURGEN ACHTERMANN
Juergen has been a Varsity Gymnastics Coach for the past 34 years. He is retiring as the Varsity Coach at Atascocita High School. Juergen has served as a Varsity Gymnastics Coach at Atascocita High School, Humble High School, and Kingwood High School. He coached athletes to the State Finals each and every year since 1982, earning the distinction of being the most consistently winning coach in Humble ISD history. - ELLA ADAMS
Ella has been a counselor at Timberwood Middle School for the past 10 years. Prior to her work at TMS, Ella was at Kingwood Middle School for 5 years, Humble Middle School for 4 years, and TMS for 6 years. She has served in education for a total of 25 years. - EILEEN ALEXANDER
Eileen has been the Secretary at Bear Branch Elementary for the past 12 years. Before taking the secretarial position, she was a Special Education Para. Eileen has served in education for a total of 21 years. - KATHERINE BASH
Katherine has been the Child Nutrition Manager at Summer Creek High School for 6 years. Before she helped open the SCHS campus, Katherine was manager at AMS and KMS. Before becoming manager at AMS, she was first a Child Nutrition Specialist. She has served in Child Nutririon for a total of 22 years. - JUDY BROWDER
Judy has been the CATE Bookkeeper for the past 11 years. Before coming to CATE, she was the Principal's Secretary and Bookkeeper at North Belt Elementary. Before coming to Humble ISD, Judy worked in Ft. Bend ISD as the Construction and Maintenance Secretary for 3 years, in Alief ISD for 12 years; first at Elsik High School, then Holub Middle School and finally as Principal's Secretary at Hastings High School. Judy has served in education for a total of 28 years. - PAMELA DENMON
Pamela has been the RELA teacher at Timberwood Middle School for the past 6 years. Before coming to TMS, she taught at Riverwood Middle School for 3 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Pamela taught in North Forest ISD for 15 years. She has served as an educator for a total of 24 years. - SUSAN ELLINGTON
Susan has been a 3rd Grade Teacher at Summerwood Elementary for the past 5 years. Before coming to Summerwood, she taught 3rd and 4th grade at Woodland Hills Elementary for 7 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Susan taught in Katy ISD for 2 years and in Lamar CISD for 16 years. Susan has served as an educator for a total of 30 years. - JO MARIE FAGGARD
Jo Marie has been a 1st Grade Teacher at Timbers Elementary for the past 24 years. Before coming to Humble ISD she taught in Liberty ISD for 3 years and in Lamar Consolidated ISD for 2 years. Jo Marie has served as an educator for a total of 29 years. - JAN GOREY
Jan has been the ELT at River Pines Elementary for the past two years. Prior to that, she was an ALT at River Pines for 5 years, and a classroom teacher at Elm Grove Elementary for 14 years. Jan has served as an educator for a total of 21 years. - JACKIE GRANT
Jackie has been a counselor at Kingwood Middle School for the past 3 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Jackie worked in New Caney ISD for the past 13 years as a 1st grade teacher, elementary and middle school counselor and elementary assistant principal. Jackie spent 7 years in Mansfield ISD as a 1st, 2nd and 4th grade teacher and 7 years in Pasadena ISD serving as a 1st grade teacher. She has served as an educator for a total of 30 years. - BEVERLY HALL
Beverly has been a SPED Paraeducator at Atascocita Middle School for the past 3 years. Before AMS, Beverly was a Library Para at Elm Grove Elementary for two years, a SPED Para at Maplebrook Elementary for 1 year, and was a SPED Para for 8 years and also taught in the science lab for 4 1/2 years at Timbers Elementary. She subbed in Humble ISD for 1 year. She has served in education for a total of 15 years. - PAMELA R. JOHNSON
Pamela has been a CTE Teacher of Cosmetology at Summer Creek High School for the past 3 years. She also taught students from Kingwood High School, Kingwood Park High School and Cambridge. Before coming to Humble ISD, Pamela taught in North Forest ISD for 34 years. She has served as an educator for a total of 37 years. - AMARD ROLLINS
Amard has been an Adaptive Behavior Teacher at Creekwood Middle School for the past 3 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Amard taught for 2 years at St. Thomas Episcopal, and for 6 years in Houston ISD. Amard has served as an educator for a total of 11 years. - DEBORAH STRATTON
Deborah has been the Math ALT at Eagle Springs Elementary for the past 4 years. She helped open ESE in 2006. Prior to becoming Math ELT, she was a 4th Grade Math/Science/SS at ESE for 6 years. Before coming to Eagle Springs, Deborah taught Math/SC/SS at Maplebrook Elementary for 4 years. Before than, she taught Math/Writing/SS at Timbers Elementary for 8 yrs, and she taught Sped and 4th grade Math/Writing/SS at Lakeland Elementary for 2 and a half years. Prior to her work in Humble ISD, Deborah taught elementary & middle school P.E., and was a girls track coach for 4 years in Springfield, Illinois, and she taught 5th grade for 2 and a half years in West Frankfort, Illinois. Deborah has served in education for a total of 31 years. - BETTY WOLF
Betty has been an Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent for the past 5 years. Before that, she was the Principal's Secretary at Kingwood High School for 10 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Betty worked in Galena Park ISD for 6 years. She has served in education for a total of 21 years.
- CINDY HUNT
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SPRING 2016 RETIREMENTS:
- WENDY BETHANY
Wendy has been the ESL Lead Teacher at Summer Creek High School for the past 8 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Wendy taught in Aldine ISD for 18 years. She has served as an educator for a total of 26 years. - TRACY BIDWELL
Tracy has been the Instructional Technologist at Summerwood Elementary School for the past 12 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught for 3 years in Alief ISD, 3 years in Fort Bend ISD, 9 years in Lamar Consolidated ISD, 5 years in Louisiana Catholic High School of Pointe Coupee. Tracy has served as an educator for a total of 32 years. - MICHAEL BIENENSTOCK
Michael has been the American Sign Language Teacher at Summer Creek High School for the past 10 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Michael was a High School Science Teacher for the Deaf in NY, Teacher of the Deaf in public Schools in Maryland, College Professor at Lamar University and the University of Houston. He has served as an educator for a total of 38 years. - DONNA BRUFFY
Donna has been the Secretary to the Executive Director of Special Education for the past 12 years. She has been in the Special Education Department for a total of 17 years. Before coming to SPED, Donna worked at Creekwood Middle School for 6 years as the Receptionist/Attendance Specialist. She has served in education for a total of 24 years. - BETSY DUPLECHAIN
Betsy has been the ELT serving ESL students and GT students at Woodland Hills Elementary for the past 4 years. Also at WHE she was the Math Coach for 2 years, ESL Lead/Math Coach for 2 years, ESL Lead/Interventionist/Writing Coach for 2 years, 3rd Grade Teacher for 3 years, 2nd Grade Teacher for 7 years, and was the WHE Teacher of the Year for 2004-2005. Before coming to Humble ISD, Betsy taught PreK4 and Kindergarten at St. Martha Catholic School-Kingwood for 2 years, and PreK3 and PreK4 at Holy Comforter Lutheran Preschool-Kingwood for 7 years. Betsy has served as an educator for a total of 29 years. - CYNTHIA GRIFFIN
Cynthia has been an Educational Diagnostician in Humble ISD for 15 years. Before coming to Humble ISD she was a Diagnostician at Big Thicket Cooperative for Special Education, serving West Hardin ISD and Lumberton ISD. Before that she was a Diagnostician for 4 years in Beaumond ISD and for 2 years at Lamar University. Cynthia has served in education for a total of 36 years. - ROYCE HUSEMAN
Royce has been the Head Boys Basketball Coach and a Geometry Teacher at Kingwood High School for the past 32 years. - REX INMAN
Rex has served as a DAEP and PACE Teacher and IT at the Community Learning Center for the past 28 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, he taught in Fort Worth ISD for 1 year. Rex said he has 27 years in the U.S. Navy and 29 years in Teaching, and is retiring to spend more time with Susan. - LINDA KENYON
Linda has served as the Interventionist and Dyslexia teacher at River Pines Elementary for the past year. Prior to that she was a Special Education Teacher for 2 years at RPE, a SPED teacher at Lakeland Elementary for 12 years, and an Adaptive Behavior/Behavior Intervention Teacher at LLE for 3 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Linda was an Adaptive Behavior teacher in Spring ISD for 2 1/2 years. Linda has served as an educator for a total of 20 1/2 years. - KATHY PINNER
Kathy has been the Special Ed Interventionist at Lakeshore Elementary for the past year. Before that, Kathy was the RtI Interventionist for 2 years, taught 4th grade for 2 years, 1st grade for 2 years, and 3rd grade for one year. Before coming to LSE, Kathy taught 3rd grade at Summerwood Elementary for one year. Prior to her service in Humble ISD, Kathy taught in Christoval ISD and Thorndale ISD for one year each, at Rockdale ISD for 9 years, at Culberson County ISD for one year, at Monahans Wickett Pyote ISD for 6 years, at Gonzales ISD for 9 years, and in Johnstown, Colorado public schools for 4 years. Kathy has served as an educator for a total of 40 years. - DEBBIE PRUCHA
Debbie has been a Math Teacher at Kingwood High School for the past 11 years. Before coming to KHS, Debbie taught math at Humble 9th Grade Campus for 12 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught in Galena Park ISD for two years. Debbie has served as an educator for a total of 25 years. - RHIAN WEBB
Rhian has been a Math Teacher at Kingwood High School for the past 16 years. Before teaching at KHS, she taught at Humble Middle School for 4 years, and at Humble High School for one year. Before coming to Humble ISD, Rhian taught in the United Kingdom for four years. She has served as an educator for a total of 29 years. - JEAN ANN WEST
Jean Ann has been the Academic Lead Teacher - Literacy K-5 at Deerwood Elementary for the past year. Before that she was a 1st Grade Teacher at DWE for 4 years, was a Reading Recovery Teacher Leader at ISC for 5 years, and was a Reading Recovery Teacher, Basic Skills Teacher, Dyslexia Interventionist, and 4th Grade Teacher at Jack Fields Elementary for 9 years. Jean Ann has served in education for a total of 19 years.
- WENDY BETHANY
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FALL 2015 RETIREMENTS:
- MARLENE BORONYAK
Marlene has been the secretary for the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the last year. Before that, Marlene worked in the Records/Document Development Department for 3 years, was Reading/Language Arts Secretary for 6 years and was Administrative Assistant to the Associate Director of Technology for 6 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Marlene was the bookkeeper for a Catholic school in New Orleans, LA for 2 years. She has served in education for a total of 18 years. - CAROL KOLLEHNER
Carol has taught at Creekwood Middle School for the past 11 years. Before coming to CMS, Carol was a Physical Education Teacher at Willow Creek Elementary for 6 years, and prior to that she was a PE Aide at WCE for 4 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she was a Cafeteria Manager in San Luis Obispo, CA. Carol has served in education for a total of 22 years. - MINDY LACOUR
Mindy has been the Assistant Director for Educational Support Services for the past 3 years. Before that, Mindy served as Humble ISD's Deaf education Coordinator for 13 years, and as a Deaf Education Teacher for 11 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she worked in Aldine ISD for 6 years and in Lake Charles, LA for 2 years. Mindy has served as an educator for 33 years. - TAMMY MCHALE
Tammy has been an Assistant Principal at Humble High School for the past 15 years. Before that she taught at HHS for 11 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Tammy taught English in Greenwood, South Carolina for 6 years. Tammy has served in education for a total of 32 years. - KATHY OBERLE OSBERG
Kathy has been in Adapted Physical Education for the Atascocita vertical alignment for the past 8.5 years. Before that, she taught Health Education at Riverwood Middle School for 6 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Kathy taught Elementary P.E. in Spring ISD for 5 years. She has served in education for a total of 19.5 years. - SHERRI L. SMITH
Sherri has served as the Administrative Assistant to Deputy Superintendent & Chief Academic Officer Dr. Thomas Price. Before that, Sherri came to Humble ISD as a PE Aide at Woodland Hills Elementary in 1991 then moved into the WHE front office. Sherri later worked at Quest High School and Riverwood Middle School. Sherri became Administrative Assistant to Associate Superintendent John Miller and Assistant Superintendent John Widmier, then later for Assistant Superintendents Cecilia Hawkins and Paula Doebele. Sherri has served for 25 years in Humble ISD. - DEBBY TETER
Debby has been the Instructional Technologist at Willow Creek Elementary for the past 25 years. She has served in Humble ISD for a total of 33 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Debby worked in Desoto ISC and in Ferris ISD for a total of 39 years in education. - GLENDA WILSON
Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent of Support Services, is retiring after 28 years with Humble ISD.
- MARLENE BORONYAK
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SPRING 2015 RETIREMENTS:
Complete list of Humble ISD Spring 2015 retirees- MARK BERIDON
Mark has been the Food Services Manager at Eagle Springs Elementary for the past 10 years. Before coming to ESE, he served at Elm Grove Elementary for 14 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Mark worked in school food services in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Mark has served in child nutrition for a total of 26 years. - DONNA DUNHAM
Donna has been a RELA teacher at Atascocita Middle School for the past 10 years. Before coming to AMS, she taught at Whispering Pines for 7 years and at Humble Middle School for 7 years for a total of 24 years in Humble ISD. Before coming to Humble ISD Donna was an educator for 20 years in Maryland, Department of Defense Schools in Okinawa, Japan, and in California. She has a grand total of 44 years as an educator! - DEBBI ENSEY
Debbie has been a 5th grade RELA Teacher at Maplebrook Elementary for the past 14 years. Before coming to Maplebrook, she taught at Jack Fields Elementary for 7 years, and at Humble Elementary for 2 years. Debbi has served as an educator for a total of 23 years. - MELINDA GREENE
Melinda has been the Academic Lead Teacher for RELA at Atascocita Middle School for the past 6 years. Before coming to AMS she taught RELA at Humble Middle School. Before coming to Humble ISD, Melinda taught in Crosby ISD for 17 years, in Aldine ISD for 2 years, and in Jasper ISD for 6 years. She has been an educator for a total of 33 years. - TERRY HARSHAW
Terry has been a teacher in Humble ISD for 17 years. Her first 8 years were spent teaching science at Timberwood Middle School where she was chosen as Campus Teacher of the Year and District Finalist in 2003. She transferred to Lakeland Elementary as a Science Coach for 5 years in 2010 and was honored there as Campus Teacher of the Year. Terry was honored as District Elementary Teacher of the Year in 2009. Shortly after, she was recruited by Rice University to teach in the REMSL program in partnership with HISD. She returned to TMS to finish her career were she has spent the last 3 years teaching science and loving her students. Terry has been an educator for a total of 17 years. - CORDELIA "DIDI" JORDON
Didi was the Librarian at Humble Middle School for the past 10 years. Before coming to HMS, she was the librarian at Whispering Pines Elementary for 15 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Didi worked at Francis Elementary and Teague Middle School in Aldine ISD for 15 years, and before coming to Texas she was a 6th grade teacher in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana for 4 years. Didi has served as an educator for a total of 44 years! - PAIGE PARKER
Paige has been a Digital Learning Specialist/IT Specialist for the past 16 years. Before joining the Technology Department, Paige taught English and Journalism at Kingwood High School for 4 years, and she taught English and Journalism and was also the campus IT at Humble High for 10 years. Paige has served as an educator in Humble ISD for a total of 30 years. - BRENDA RAY
Brenda was a Math Teacher and Assistant Gymnastics Coach at Kingwood High School for 22 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Brenda taught at Scarborough High School and Teh High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice in Huston ISD for 4 years. While in Houston ISD, Brenda taught math and sponsored several clubs, including Student Council. She served as the Scarborough High Swimming and Diving Coach. Before that, Brenda taught math at Crosby High School for 4 years, sponsoring several clubs and organizing the homecoming parade and honors nights. Brenda has served as an educator for a total of 30 years. - SHARI STRINGER
Shari has been a teacher at River Pines Elementary for the past 8 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Shari taught at St. Martha's Catholic School, Austin ISD, Bastrop ISD, Ser Niños Charter School and at Spring ISD. She has been an educator for a total of 19 years. - JODI WAPPLEHORST
Jodi has been a 2nd grade teacher at Maplebrook Elementary School for the past 14 years. Before coming to Maplebrook, she taught 3rd grade at Timbers Elementary for 3 years, and at North Belt Elementary for 5 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Jodi taught 1st grade at Bastrop Elementary School in Bastrop ISD, 4th grade at J. Houston Elementary School in Austin ISD, and 4th grade at Reagan Elementary School in Abilene ISD. She has been an educator for a total of 29 years.
- MARK BERIDON
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FALL 2014 RETIREMENTS:
- ROSE EDMOND
Oak Forest Elementary Cafeteria Manager. rose has 26 years of service with the Humble ISD Child Nutrition Department. She has served as Cafeteria Manager at Humble Middle School, Humble High School, Kingwood High School, and Oak Forest Elementary. She has been the Cafeteria Manager at OFE for the past 12 years. - RICKY JENKINS
HVAC Energy Management Technician in the Maintenance Department for 26 years. There will be a reception for Ricky on December 19 at 2 p.m. in the Maintenance Center Conference Room.
- DON WITHROW
Integrated Pest Control/Grounds Supervisor. Don has served in the Humble ISD Operations Department for 24 years.
- ROSE EDMOND
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SPRING 2014 RETIREMENTS:
- KAREN ABBOTT
Karen has been an Instructional Technologist at Lakeland Elementary for the past 19 years. Before coming to Lakeland, Karen taught at Bear Branch Elementary for 3 years, at Creekwood Middle School for 4 years, and at Kingwood Middle for 1 year. Prior to her work in Humble ISD, Karen taught at St. Clair County schools in Alabama for 3 years and at Lutheran Preschool for 3 years. Karen has served as an educator for a total of 33 years. - CARLA ATKINSON
Teacher and Service Learning Coordinator at KPHS for the past 8 years. Before that, Carla taught at Kingwood High School for 4 years and at Kingwood Ninth Grade Campus for 14 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Carla taught in Lancaster ISD for 2 years. She has served in education for a total of 28 years. - PAULA BAILEY
Paula has been a Social Studies Teacher at Kingwood High School for the past 21 years. - MEREDITH BEASLEY
Math ALT at Foster Elementary for the past two years. Before becoming the Math ALT, she taught Kindergarten at Foster for 16 years. Prior to coming to Foster, Meredith taught at North Belt Elementary for 9 years and was a District Math Specialist for 3 years. Before coming to Humble ISD she taught in Navasota for a year. Meredith has served as an educator for a total of 31 years. - KAREN L. BROWN
Karen was a 6th Grade Math Teacher at Riverwood Middle School for 19 years. Before coming to RMS, Karen was an Assistant Principal at Humble Elementary for 2 years, and a 5th grade teacher at Elm Grove Elementary for 1 year. Before coming to Humble ISD, Karen taught in Klein ISD for 1 year and in Chillicothe and Pepper Pike, Ohio for 4 years. She has served as an educator for 27 years. - LAURA CLAPP
Larua was a Kindergarten Teacher at Foster Elementary for 22 years. Before coming to Foster, Laura taught at Lakeland Elementary for 8 years. She taught 1st Grade for 2 years and Kindergarten for 28 years. Laura has served as an educator for a total of 30 years. - JACKIE COSTANZA
Jackie was in the French Teacher/Foreign Language Department at Humble High School for the past 16 years. Before coming to HHS and Humble ISD, Jackie taught for a year in Magnolia ISD, for 4 years in Conroe ISD, and for 7 years in New York State. She has served as an educator for a total of 28 years. - JOHN DAIGLE
John has been a teacher at Ross Sterling Middle School, Special Services Department, for the past 7 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, John taught in Alice ISD for 4 years. He has served as an educator for a total of 11 years. - CYNTHIA GRANT
Cynthia has been a Pine Forest Elementary Second Grade Teacher for five years. Before coming to PFE, Cynthia taught at Timbers Elementary for 16 years and at Lakeland Elementary for 9 years. Cynthia has served as an educator for a total of 30 years. - DONNA HASELDEN
Donna was the Science Academic Lead Teacher at Woodcreek Middle School for the past 4 years. Before coming to WMS, Donna taught science at Atascocita Middle for 2 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught in Tarkington ISD for 17 years, and in Catholic schools in Beaumont for 4 years. Donna has served as an educator for a total of 27 years. - KATHY HUMPRHIES
Kathy has been a teacher at Jack Fields Elementary School for the past 16 years. Kathy has taught at Lakeland, Deerwood, North Belt and Jack Fields elementaries for a combined 36 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught in Louisiana and Mississippi for five years. Kathy has served as an educator for a total of 41 years. - JUDITH JEFFRYES
JudSummerwood Elementary School Receptionist for the last 18 months. Judith came to SWE from Accounts Payable, where she worked for 6 years. Before coming to Humble ISD she served in Mansfield ISD for 23 years. Judith has worked in education for 30 years. - KEVIN JOHNSON
Head Boys Soccer Coach at Kingwood High School for the past 25 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Kevin worked in Clear Creek ISD for 5 years, Fort Bend ISD for 4 years, and Houston ISD for 1 year. Kevin has served as an educator for a total of 35 years. - GREG JOSEPH
Greg has been the principal at Riverwood Middle School. - PATTY LAM
Teacher at Greentree Elementary for the past 19 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Patty taught in LCISD for 5 years, Brenham ISD for 4 years, and Frisco ISD for 1 year. She has served as an educator for a total of 29 years. - JANE MEHRING
Oaks Elementary Librarian for 25 years. Before coming to The Oaks, Jane was a 4th grade teacher at Humble Elementary for 10 years. She has served as an educator for 35 years. - JAN MORRIS
Literacy Facilitator in Curriculum and Instruction at the ISC for the past 12 years. Jan has been with Humble ISD since 1983. She worked as a para educator at Woodland Hills Elementary for 3 years before going to Lakeland Elementary, where she worked for 10 years as a classroom teacher and Reading Recovery teacher. She worked at Humble Elementary for 3 years as a classroom teacher and literacy coach. She trained through Literacy Collaborative for two years and helped pilot this program at Humble Elementary. Jan worked at North Belt as a literacy coach for 2 years before coming to Curriculum and Instruction, where she has spent the last 12 years as an Elementary Literacy Facilitator. She has served in education for a total of 30 years. - LILA G. POER
Para-Educator PPCD-Pre-K at the Oaks Elementary School for the past 9 years. Before coming to the Oaks, Lila worked at Lakeland Elementary for 12 years. She has served in education for a total of 21 years. - JOYCE POPE
Teacher at Foster Elementary school for the past 28 years. Joyce has taught Early Childhood through 5th Grade and has been a Reading Specialist. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught in Splendora for 5 years. Joyce has served as an educator for a total of 33 years. - MARCIA REINEKING
Principal at Maplebrook Elementary for the past 13 years. Before coming to Maplebrook, Marcia was principal at Jack Fields Elementary for 6 years, assistant principal at Greentree Elementary for 5 years, and Teacher at Bear Branch Elementary for 7 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Marcia taught in Cy-Fair for two years, and also in Maryland, Florida, and Indiana. She has served as an educator for 42 years. - MARY ANN SCHAEFER
KPHS English Co-Teacher. She has taught in Humble ISD Special Education for 16 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Mary Ann taught for 5 years in Ohio. - CAROL SHACKOULS
Kindergarten teacher at Shadow Forest Elementary for the past 20 years. Before coming to Shadow Forest, Carol taught kindergarten, 1st and 2nd for 14 years at Elm Grove Elementary, 1st grade at WHE for 2 years, and 1st grade at BBE for one year. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught in Mississippi and Louisiana for 3 years. Carol has served as an educator for 40 years. - CAROL K. SMITH
Math Teacher at Kingwood High School for the last 35 years! While at KHS, Carol was a Math Teacher from 1979-1999, a Math Department Chair from 1999-2012, and Math Department Manager from 2012-2014. Before coming to Humble ISD she served in Alief ISD for four years. Carol has served as an educator for 39 years. - RUTH T. SMITH
Kingwood High School Reading Teacher. Ruth has served at Kingwood High School (SPED & Reading) for the past 33 years. Before coming to KHS, she taught at HHS for 1 year in Special Ed. Prior to coming to Humble ISD, she taught in Minden, LA for 1 year and in Little Rock, AK for 4 years. Ruth has served as an educator for 39 years. - DEBORAH TYLER
Hidden Hollow Elementary Physical Education Teacher for the past 24 years. Before coming to Hidden Hollow, Deborah was a PE teacher at Woodland Hills Elementary for 2 years as a Physical Education Para-educator. Before coming to Humble ISD, Deborah was a 6th Grade PE teacher in Aldine ISD for one year. She has served in education for a total of 27 years. - CARYN UTTENWEILER
Kindergarten Teacher at Deerwood Elementary for the past 6 years. Before coming to Deerwood, Caryn taught Kindergarten at Humble Elementary for 18 years, starting when the campus was located on Charles Street. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught in Pasadena ISD for 7 years and in Aldine ISD for 1 year. Caryn has been an educator for a total of 32 years. - TERRI VEDEPO
Principal at Foster Elementary for the past 14 years, and before that she was an Assistant Principal for 5 years. Before coming to Foster, Terri taught at Timbers, Deerwood, and North Belt. She has taught Pre-K, Second, Third and Basic Skills. She is moving to the Hill Country with her family. Terri VeDepo has served as an educator for 34 years–33 of those in Humble ISD. - GAIL WRIGHT
Teacher at Kingwood Park High School for the past 5 years. Before coming to KPHS, Gail taught World Geography at Kingwood Ninth Grade Campus for 16 years, and US History and Geography at KHS for 1 year. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught GT/Social Studies at Seyquoia Middle School in Broken Arrow, OK. Gail has served as an educator for a total of 23 years.
- KAREN ABBOTT
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FALL 2013 RETIREMENTS:
- MARY K. BROWN
Humble High School Teacher for 11 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Mary taught in New Caney ISD for 9 years. She has served as an educator for 20 years. - JOHN CONN
Has worked in the Humble ISD Maintenance Department for 26 years. - ALLAN GRIFFIN
Special assignment, Public Information Office. Allan joined Humble ISD in 1978. He taught at Humble Middle School and Atascocita Middle School; He was Purchasing Assistant Director; Transportation Assistant Director; and Special Projects for Public Information and Community Development offices. Allan was also President of the Humble High School Alumni Association. He has served in Humble ISD for more than 35 years. - CARLA HOPKINS
Life Skills Teacher at Pine Forest Elementary for 28 years. Carla joined the Humble ISD Family in 1984, and for 2 years she was the only elementary Life Skills teacher in the district. Before coming to Humble ISD, Carla taught Life Skills in Pasadena ISD for 2 years. She taught in Little Rock, AR, for a year and was the director of the Oxford Child Development Center in Oxford, MS, for 7 years. Carla has served as a Special Educator for 40 years. - DOLLY SMITH
Timbers Elementary School Counselor. Dolly has served as a counselor at Timbers for the past 34 years. Before coming to TE, she did student teaching and then taught kindergarten and 3rd grade at Humble Elementary for 3 years, and taught kindergarten at Oaks Elementary for one year. Dolly has served as an educator for 38 years, all in Humble ISD. - BEVERLY STANTON
Assistant Director of Child Nutrition Services for the past 9 years. Beverly worked in Child Nutrition Services for a total of 26 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught for 5 years in the Territory of Guam and worked for 6 years in Child Nutrition in Baton Rouge, LA. Beverly has served in education for a total of 37 years. - PHYLLIS WEBB
Humble High School Counselor for more than 25 years. Part of that time was at H-9, the freshman campus of Humble High. Before HHS, Phyllis served as a counselor at Foster Elementary for 3 1/2 years. Prior to her work in Humble ISD, Phyllis taught for a year at Deep Creek High School in Chesapeake, VA and taught chemistry and also served as a counselor for 4 years at York High School in Yorktown, VA. She has served as an educator for 34 years.
- MARY K. BROWN
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SPRING 2013 RETIREMENTS:
- AMY ANDERS
Assistant Principal at Atascocita High School and GRAD Night School Principal for the past 7 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Amy taught for 7 years in Aldine ISD, 4 years in Pasadena ISD, 3 years in Texas City ISD, 5 years in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, and 4 years in Los Fresnos ISD. Amy has served as an educator for 30 years. - INGA BERNEY
Technology/Business Instructor & Yearbook Advisor at Riverwood Middle School for 15 1/2 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Inga taught Technology/Business at Newton High School in Newton ISD for 16 years, and at Wills Point High School in Wills Point ISD for 2 1.2 years. Inga has been an educator for 34 years. - LINDAY "LINDY" HOOD
Lindy has been a First Grade Teacher at Shadow Forest Elementary for the past 11 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught for 3 years in Livingston ISD, 6 years at Isaacs Elementary in Houston ISD, 10 years at Bonner Elementary in Houston ISD, and 11 years at Briargrove Elementary in Houston ISD. Lindy has served as an educator for a total of 41 years, 35 of those years as a first grade teacher.
- KATHY KARGEL
Kathy has been the Principal's Office Professional at Oaks Elementary School for 22 years - TERESA NELSON
Math Instructional Coach ALT at Riverwood Middle School for the past 4 years. Teresa has been at Riverwood for 22 years. Before that, she taught math at Humble Middle School and Atascocita Middle School. Before coming to Humble ISD, Teresa taught in Tarkington ISD, Dayton ISD, Cy-Fair ISD, and served as Assistant Principal and Assistant Curriculum Person for Splendora ISD. Teresa has been an educator for a total of 37 years. - PAULA ORTIZ
Math Teacher at Kingwood Park High School. Paula has been a math teacher for 21 years; she taught at KPHS for 8 years, at Humble 9th Grade Campus for 11 years, and at Humble Middle School for 2 years. Paula has served as an educator for a total of 21 years. - DEBBIE POWELL
CBISS at Riverwood Middle School for the past two years. She has served 22 years at Riverwood Middle, 5 years at Kingwood High School and 5 years at Creekwood Middle School. Over her 32 years in Humble ISD, Debbie has taught Physical Education, Coached Volleyball Basketball & Track, Typing, Keyboarding, Data Entry, as well as CBISS. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught PE for one year in Livingston ISD for a total of 33 years in education. - EILEEN MICHELLE PRENTICE
Instructional Technologist at Timbers Elementary School for 17 years. Before that, Eileen taught 4th grade at Timbers for 6 years. Prior to coming to Humble ISD, she taught 2nd grade in Balwinsville, NY for 6 years, 6th grade for a year, and 1st grade in Decatur City Schools for a year and 1st grade in Pasadena ISD for a year. Eileen has been an educator for a total of 32 years in education. - LARRY RHODES
AMS Special Education for the past two years. Before AMS, Larry worked for Humble ISD for 16 years teaching PE, health, journalism, English, and as a coach in basketball, football and golf. Larry has spent 14 years as a teacher and coach in Houston, and 29 years coaching basketball, baseball, football and golf. He has 16 district championships, 8 in football, 6 in basketball, one in baseball and one in golf. Larry has a total of 31 years in education. - MARY ROBERTS
Technology/Business Instructor at Atascocita High School for the past 6 years. Prior to AHS, Mary taught technology/business for 11 years at Atascocita Middle School and for 6 years at Humble High School. Mary was also a secondary Instructional Technology Specialist in Dickinson for one year. She has been an educator for a total of 24 years. - KATHY ROSENBALM
Lead GT & ESL Teacher at Hidden Hollow Elementary for the past 23 years. Kathy opened the Oaks and taught 3rd grade for 3 years. She opened the Timbers and taught for 5 years as GT Lead, opened Pine Forest as the GT Lead for 1 year. She was 4th grade team leader at Foster for 3 years and was at Willow Creek for 1 year. Janice Wiederhold asked her move with her to open Hidden Hollow, and she's been there for 23 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, she taught in Aldine ISD. Kathy has served as an educator for 38 years. - JOSIE SALUMUNEK
Facilitator for students with Visual Impairments, Student Support Services, Instructional Support Center for 24 years. Prior to coming to Humble ISD, Josie served in Ft. Worth for 3 years, and in Hurst-Euless-Bedford for 2 years for a total of 29 years. - EILEEN SHELLHOUSE
RELA and Social Studies Co-teacher at Riverwood Middle School for the past 7 years. From 1979-2006 Eileen taught 3rd, 4th and 5th grades and Special Education at Bear Branch Elementary School. Before coming to Humble ISD, Eileen taught 1st grade for 2 1/2 years in Illinois. Eileen has served as an educator for 36 years. - KEITH SIMMONS
Math teacher at Kingwood Park High School for the past four years. Before KPHS, Keith taught at Humble High School for 10 years and at Atascocita High School for three years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Keith taught at Dayton Middle School for one year for a total of 18 years in education. - DENA STEED
Band Director at Humble High School for the past 29 years. Before that, Dena was Assistant Band Director at Kingwood High School for 3 years. She taught for 5 years in Garrison ISD and for 1 year in Clarksville ISD. Dena has been an educator for 38 years. - CAROLYN WALSH
Deaf Education Teacher at Oaks Elementary for the past two years. Before that, Carolyn taught at Oak Forest Elementary for 10 years, at Eagle Springs Elementary for 3 years, and at Lakeshore Elementary for two years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Carolyn taught for 5 years in Houston ISD, 2 years in Concord, NH, 3 years in Tunkhannock, PA, and for a year at private schools in PA. Carolyn has served as a educator for a total of 28 years. - CATHERINE "CATHY" T. WALVOORD
Classroom teacher at Humble Elementary School for 13 years. Prior to Humble Elementary, Cathy taught at Foster Elementary for 8 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Cathy taught at Ease Baton Rouge Parrish schools in Louisiana for 3 years, CyFair ISD for 3 years, and at Beaumont ISD for 3 years. Cathy has been an educator for a total of 30 years.
- AMY ANDERS
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FALL 2012 RETIREMENTS:
- RUBEN M. CANALES
Biology/Health teacher, Head Tennis coach at Atascocita High Schoolfor 6 years. Before AHS, Ruben worked at Humble High School for 1 year and at Bryan High School for 4 years for a total of 11 years in education. - MARLON FARR
Principal of Community Learning Center for the past 20 years. He taught science at the Discipline Program for 2 years before becoming the CLC principal. Before that, Marlon taught science at Kingwood Middle and Kingwood High for a year each, and Humble High School for 8 years. Before coming to Humble ISD he taught for 2 years in Channelview ISD. Marlon has served in educating students for a total of 34 years. - TERRYANN HEBERT
Art Teacher at Humble Middle School for the past 8 years. Before coming to HMS, TerryAnn taught at Creekwood Middle School for 7 years and at Kingwood Middle School for 8 years (2 years shared between KMS/KHS). Prior to Humbe ISD, TerryAnn taught in North Forest ISD for 10 years and at Lone Star College-Kingwood for 9 years. TerryAnn has served in education for a total of 33 years. - BEA KENG
Reading Strategies/Read 180/Dyslexia Teacher for Ross Sterling Middle School RELA Department. Before RSMS, Bea taught at Oaks Elementary for 7 years, Humble Ninth Grade for 12 years, and Humble High School for 1 year. Before coming to Humble ISD, Bea taught at Liberty-Eylau ISD for 3 years,Crosby ISD for 3 years and Sheldon ISD for 3 years. She has taught for a total of 34 years. - TIM LOVELADY
Fifth Grade Math/Science Teacher at Park Lakes Elementary for 3 years. Before PLE, Tim was a PE Teacher, Fifth Grade Teacher and Assistant Principal at Pine Forest Elementary, an Assistant Principal at Atascocita Middle School and an Assistant Principal at Timberwood Middle School. Tim has a total of 24 years in education. - JUDY A. MCGEE
Child Nutrition Training Manager for the past 4 years. Before that, Judy was the Child Nutrition Manager at Humble Elementary for 4 years, CN Manager at Oaks Elementary for 1 year. Prior to coming to Humble ISD, Judy was the Child Nutrition Director in Alto ISD for 3 years, CN Manager in Jacksonville ISD for 7 years, and CN Coordinator in Jacksonville for 4 years. Judy has served in Child Nutrition for a total of 24 years. - LORI MORRIS
Second Grade Dual One-Way Teacher at Humble Elementary for the past 3 years. From 1996-1999 she was a first grade bilingual teacher at Humble Elementary. She taught Spanish at Hargrave High School in Huffman for 8 years and was a 3rd and 1st grade teacher in Houston ISD for 14 years, for a total of 29 years in education. - TOM O'BRIEN
Alarm Technician in the Technology Services Department for the past 27 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Tom worked in Port Arthur ISD's Maintenance Department as an electrician, for a total of 35 years serving Texas public schools. - RUBYE REED
Rubye has served as Printer Operator in the Humble ISD Print Shop for 13 years. - SHIRLEY SWANN
Second Grade Teacher at Woodland Hills Elementary for two years. Before that Shirley taught fifth grade at WHE for 8 1/2 years and special ed. for 8 1/2 years. Before coming to Humble ISD she taught for two years in Onalaska ISD and 15 years in Livingston ISD for a total of 36 years in education. - NELLY VARGAS
Cafeteria Manager at Timberwood Middle School for 13 years. Before that Nelly worked at HHS as a CN Specialist for 10 years, and at Oak Forest Elementary as an Intern Manager. She has served in nutrition services for children for a total of 24 years. Nelly has been a member of the Texas Association for School Nutrition for twenty years. She attended CN conferences, served as Treasurer for the Humble association and has been certified to level four for Child Nutrition. - NANCY WOLF
Math Teacher at Community Learning Center in the PACE program for 10 years. Before that Nancy worked at Charter Hospital for 3 years, Kingwood Middle for a year, and Short Term Discipline for 3 years. Before coming to Humble ISD she taught at Pershing Jr. High in Houston ISD for 3 years, T.H. Rogers Vanguard Program in Houston ISD for 3 years, St. Anne Tri-Parish School in Beaumont for 2 years and at Northeast Christian Academy in Kingwood for 4 years. Nancy has a total of 29 years in education.
- RUBEN M. CANALES
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SPRING 2012 RETIREMENTS:
- JUDY CHASE
Life Skills Para-educator at Humble High School for 14 years. She formerly taught PE at Timbers for 10 years and at Whispering Pines for 4 years, with a total of 28 years in education. - CHERI BONASTO
Reading/Language Arts Teacher at Riverwood Middle School for 9 years. Before coming to Humble ISD, Cheri taught at Benicia Unified School District in California for 2 years, for a total of 11 years in education. - BETH DAVIDSON
Secretary/Bookkeeper for 31 years, all at Lakeland Elementary School! - WILLIAM EAKIN
Associate Executive Director of Technology Services for 9 years. Before that, Willie spent 6 years as Instructional Technology Coordinator/Director, 6 years as Principal at Bear Branch, 3 years as Asst. Principal at Woodland Hills and Bear Branch, and 2 years as a Classroom Teacher at Foster. Before coming to Humble ISD, Willie taught in Alief for 7 years, for a total of 33 years in education. - J.C. EVANS
Coordinator of Career and Technical Education for 20 years. J.C. also taught Ag. Science for 13 years at HHS, was a teacher & supervisor at CSDC for 7 years, and was CTE coordinator at CSDC and ISC for 13 years, for a total of 32 years in education. - KAREN L. FRYE
German/Reading Teacher for Atascocita High School for the last six years, she also taught English & Dyslexia during that time. Before coming to AHS, Karen taught English, ESL, German, and Learning Lab at KHS for 13 years. She also taught at Eisenhower High School in Aldine, taught ESL at Rice University for 2 years, English/Lang. Arts at Najmah Jr. High in Saudi Arabia for 5 years, and English/Lang. Arts at Fegley Jr. High in Indiana for a total of 28 years in education. - PHYLLIS HAGER
Maplebrook Elementary PPCD teacher for 13 years. Before coming to MBE, Phyllis taught at Jack Fields, Pine Forest, North Belt and Lakeland elementary. Prior to her work in Humble ISD, Phyllis taught for 11 years in Spring Branch ISD and for 8 years in Cypress Fairbanks ISD, for a total of 32 years in education. - CARRIE KEITH
Lakeshore Kindergarten Teacher for the past 3 years. Carrie taught at Pine Forest Elementary for 17 years in Kindergarten, first and second grades. She taught 5th grade at Oaks Elementary for 2 years and first grade at Woodland Hills for 1 year. Before coming to Humble ISD she taught at Porter Elementary in New Caney, for a total of 25 years in education. - KAREN KEY
School Nurse at Summerwood Elementary School for the past 7 years. Karen worked as a school nurse in Cy-Fair ISD for 1 year, and before that she was a school nurse in New Mexico, Louisiana, and West Virginia schools for a total of 22 years in education. - HELEN MORGAN
Administration Assistant with Special Education. Helen has served the Special Education department in a variety of positions for 32 years. Before coming to Humble ISD she worked for 10 years in the Florida State Department of Education for a total of 42 years in education. - MARILU MCDONALD
Educational Diagnostician at Creekwood Middle and Kingwood High School for 6 years. Before that Marilu taught at AMS, HMS, HHS and KHS. Before coming to Humble ISD she served as diagnostician or teacher in Leon County, Burleson Milam, Grand Prairie ISD, Grimes County Co-op, Bryan ISD, Gregory Portland ISD, Laredo United ISD, Bastrop Middle School, Fayetteville ISD, Giddings Sp Ed Coop, Taft ISD, and North Forest ISD, for a total of 36 years in education. - DOUGALD D MCDOUGALD
Head Football Coach/ Campus Athletic Coordinator at Kingwood High School for the past 9 years. Before KHS, Dougald was the Assistant Football Coach & Defensive Coordinator for HHS for 20 years, and Huffman ISD Athletic Director & Head Football Coach for two years, making a total of 31 years in education athletics. - SHERRI PALMER
Special Education Interventionist at Pine Forest Elementary. Sherri taught at PFE for 27 years. She is the last "original" teacher that helped open the school. Before PFE she was an interventionist at Timbers for 3 years, and worked in Shreveport, Louisiana, for 6 years for a total of 36 years in education. - GENIE PEARCE
A Reading/Language Arts teacher for 26 years at Creekwood Middle School, Genie also taught AVID for five of those years. Before Creekwood, Genie taught at Elm Grove Elementary for 7 years and before EGE she taught in Houston ISD for 3 years. Genie has served as an educator for a total of 36 years. - VERA PEARSON
Administrative Assistant to Humble High School Principal. Vera began in 1988 as an AP secretary, 4 1/2 years later she became the principal's secretary and has held that position for 19 1/2 years for a total of 24 years in education. - LESLIE PELAK
Life Skills Teacher at Kingwood Middle School for the past 2 years. Before that Leslie was a co-teacher at Kingwood Middle School. - CHRIS REID
Kingwood Middle School teacher for 26 years, with one year in math, 25 years in science. Before coming to Kingwood Middle School Chris taught Science for 1 year in Spring ISD and 3 years in Slidell, LA. Chris has a total of 30 years in education. - MARTHA ROSE
Social Studies teacher at Kingwood Middle School for 8 years. Before coming to KMS, Martha taught 5th grade at North Belt Elementary for 5 years and at Humble Middle School for 10 years. Martha has a total of 23 years in education. A retirement reception is being held on May 31 at 2 p.m. in the KMS library. - JAN SHERRILL
Reading Interventionist at Greentree Elementary for 9 years. Before that Jan taught 2nd grade at Greentree for 14 years, and was a long-term substitute for 1 year, for a total of 24 years at Greentree. Before coming to Humble ISD, Jan taught for 5 years in Louisiana and a year in Mississippi for a total of 30 years in education. - LANELL SMESNY
Principal of North Belt Elementary for 3 years, Lanell was an Assistant Principal at NBE for 11 years and taught at Willow Creek Elementary for 9 years. Before coming to Humble ISD she taught at Lewisviille ISD and McKinney ISD for a total of 26 years in education. - KARYN SPIEGEL
Algebra teacher at Kingwood Park High School for 7 years. Before KPHS Karyn taught for 25 years at Kingwood Middle School, for a total of 32 years in education. - CASSIE STAGGS
Attendance Specialist at Humble High School for 12 years. Before that Cassie was a Life Skills Para-Professional at HHS for 10 years and for one year was a Custodian at Admin., AC, and HHS for a total of 23 years in education. - PAUL "BUDDY" THAMES
Head Baseball Coach at Kingwood Park High School for the past 5 years. Prior to KPHS, Buddy did Football & Baseball at KHS from 2003-07 and Football & Baseball at HHS from 1992-2001. Before coming to Humble ISD, Buddy worked in Huffman ISD, New Caney ISD, Aldine ISD, Fort Worth area, Alvin ISD, Mt. Pleasant ISD, Eustace ISD, Athens ISD, Alice, ISD, and Klein ISD, for a total of 40 years in Education/Athletics. - ANITA TOFTE
DAEP Special Education Teacher for 2 years. Anita started in 1981 at Humble Middle School, staying in the same building when it changed to Humble Ninth Grade campus. She then moved to Quest High School for 4 years, then on to DAEP. Before coming to Humble ISD, Anita worked in Lewisville ISD and in Aubrey, Texas in the Sanger Co-op. She has a total of 36 years in education. - MARY TRICHEL
6th Grade World Cultures Teacher at Atascocita Middle for 13 years. Mary also taught Language Arts/Journalism at AMS for 1 year. Before coming to Humble ISD, Mary taught at St. Francis de Sales Catholic School in Houston, Dean Morgan Jr. High in Casper, Wyoming, Tecumseh High School in Oklahoma, and 8 years in Fort Bend ISD, for a total of 27 years in education.
- JUDY CHASE