Get to know our new Admin & Front Office Staff!

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Xavier Martinez, Co-Editor, Graphic Designer

This year, the school has many new staff, administrators, and teachers, and we, the Spartan Oracle, want to highlight them throughout the school year. Each release, we will post a new article on a subject of new staff, from admin to performing arts and academics with their name, photo, and a few fun facts about them. Read below and get to know the 2022-2023 new staff!

Guillen, Michael – AP Freshmen & Transition (L100)

Where did you study?    “I received my Associate’s Degree at Lone Star, my Bachelor’s at the University of Houston, and got my Master’s in education for A&M.”

What are your hobbies?    Traveling, Spending time with family and friends, and being outdoors

Do you have any pets?   “Yes, I have a miniature schnauzer named, Sasha.”

If you were not an administrator, what would you be?  Something in Medicine

 

 

Kruger, Karen – Lead Counselor (Counselors Office)

What is your Favorite Snack?  anything chocolate 

What are your Hobbies? I enjoy traveling, spending time outside, watching sports, and reading.

Do you have any pets? I have a dog named Riley

Where did you study? I earned both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Ball State University.

What is a Fun Fact about you? I am related to Freddy Kruger but not the ones in the movies! 

 

Dworaczyk, Kelly McDonald – House of Engineering & Industry Counselor (Counselors Office)

What is your favorite Movie? Pulp Fiction

What are your hobbies? Painting, Flipping, and Repurposing Furniture/Flea Market finds.

Do you have any pets? Yes, I have two dogs, named Emmitt and Zeke.

Do you have any Fun Facts? I lived in Corsicana, TX (population 23,736) for 24 years where the following pro-NFL or NBA players were my peers or friends with my daughter or so: Louis Vasquez (NFL), Daniel Manning (NFL), David Hawthorne (NFL), Bethel Johnson (NFL), Danzell Lee (NFL), Bill Jones (NFL), Jay Finley (NFL), Cory Brandon (NFL),  Wesley Johnson (NBA)

 

McMillan, Christina – Bookkeeper (Front Office)

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Anywhere tropical! I love the beach!

What are your hobbies? I like to decorate and make crafty things, I enjoy watching my kids play the sports they love!

What is your favorite book? Anything by Nicholas Sparks

What is your favorite restaurant? Pappasitos

Mixon, Jennifer – Librarian Aide (LMC)

How did your love for books start? My love and passion for reading started as a little girl. I love reading so much that I continue that passion as an adult and now have the ability to share it in the library. Reading is so important and gives you so many reasons to get lost in words. Books can truly take you on an adventure without ever leaving. My favorites are mysteries or history.

Where did you study? I went to Tyler Junior College on a dance Scholarship to dance for Apache Belles and then transfer to Texas State University.

What is your favorite snack? Sweet tea and Jalapeno Chips

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? Sicily, Italy I would love the opportunity to go and trace back the roots of my family, eat amazing food, see all the beautiful beaches, and visit the famous cathedrals, vineyards, and amazing architecture. It would truly be a trip of a lifetime and a check off the bucket list.