We're excited to introduce you to our fantastic new teachers and administrators who will be inspiring and educating our students here at Stamford ISD!
Listed off by Campus:
Oliver Elementary:
Jennifer Caddell
Mrs. Jennifer Caddell possesses 29 years of professional experience. She has served as the Director of Special Education within the Haskell/Knox Shared Services Arrangement for the past eight years. Mrs. Caddell earned her Master's in Educational Diagnostician from Abilene Christian University. She will assume the role of principal at Oliver.
Mary Drury
Mrs. Mary Drury is returning. Her professional experience encompasses two years of teaching 4th-grade writing at Haskell Independent School District and two years of kindergarten at Stamford Independent School District. Mrs. Drury is an alumnus of the University of Kansas School of Journalism. She will be teaching 3rd grade.
Danielle Alvarado
Ms. Danielle Alvarado joins us from Anson Independent School District, where she taught third-grade science and social studies for two years. Ms. Alvarado graduated from Cisco Junior College with an associate's degree in Child Development and McMurry University with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. She will be teaching third-grade mathematics.
Laura Ruiz
Mrs. Laura Ruiz comes to us from Kingsland School where she taught for 5 years. She has 28 years of experience in education, primarily focusing on the pre-kindergarten to first-grade levels. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas Woman's University. Mrs. Ruiz will be teaching first grade.
Raquel Pachicano
Ms. Raquel Pachicano joins us as a new teacher in education. Ms. Pachicano graduated from Southwestern Christian University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. She will be teaching 4th and 5th grade Science.
Middle School:
Wes Hutchinson
Mr. Wes Hutchinson possesses three years of professional experience, two of which were accrued at Haskell Independent School District. He is a graduate of Midwestern State University, holding a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Mr. Hutchinson will be teaching United States History and Texas History, as well as serving as a coach.
Kimberly Neal
Mrs. Kimberly Neal joins us from Anson Independent School District, where she taught for one year. She possesses a total of two years of experience in the field of education. Mrs. Neal earned her degree in Business Administration from McMurry University. She will be teaching sixth-grade English Language Arts.
High School:
Missy Dutchover
Ms. Missy Dutchover is rejoining Stamford Independent School District with 26 years of experience in education, after having spent three years at Albany Independent School District. Ms. Dutchover holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Sports Science from Sul Ross State University. She will assume the position of Special Education Teacher.
BJ Hollis
Mr. B.J. Hollis joins us from DeLeon Independent School District and has one year of professional experience. He holds a Master's degree in Health and Human Performance from Sul Ross State University. In his new role, Mr. Hollis will be teaching Kinesiology and Pathway Careers, and he will also serve as the head coach for the girls' basketball team.
Emily Hutchinson
Mrs. Emily Hutchinson possesses five years of professional experience, with the most recent two years spent at Haskell Independent School District. She is a graduate of Texas Tech University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Agriculture. Mrs. Hutchinson will be teaching Geometry and Financial Mathematics.