Brittany Byrd
Special Life Skills 1-4
First year teaching
My name is Brittany Byrd. I’m a Jefferson alumni. I graduated in 2007. This will be my first year teaching. I’m excited to be working in the district and look forward to a great year.
Ann Chandler
9-12 interpersonal Skills, Teacher Class; Child Development; Career Prep
39 years teaching
I live in Blanchard and taught in Caddo for 39 years. 9 years ECE and K; 11 years Middle School FCS, Art, Broadcast Journalism; and20 years at Caddo Career and Technology Center in Fashion Design and Costume Design. I have a Master of Science in Family and Consumer Science Education.
Karen Collins
7th Grade Science
14 years in public school, 4-years in private school.
I am a native of northeast Texas and love small towns. I can’t wait to begin this year as a Jefferson Bulldog.
Paul Cothren
7, 8, 9 Outdoor Education, Principles of Agriculture
First year teaching
I cannot escape the passion and desire to invest myself in the life of our youth to help unlock their greatest potential.
Tina Coyne
1st/2nd Grade Resource/17 years teaching
I enjoy spending time with my family.
Tonya Gaston
English 3
1st year here but 6 years in school system.
I’m a mother of four and Gege of one. I love working with kids.
Peyton Huffstetler
Business (9-12)/3 years teaching in Arkansas
I just moved to Texas and I am very excited to be a Jefferson Bulldog. I live in Atlanta with my fiancé and our three dogs.
Antonio Pete Johnson
Inclusion Teacher/Coach/8 years teaching
Born and raised in Jefferson. I’m excited to be back in the district.
Shalonda Knight
2nd Grade/6 years teaching
I like to garden and fish.
Steve Mainord
Teaching at Junior High, Coaching at High School
41 years teaching
I have five kids and 10 grandkids.
Jestine C. Hadji Omar
Physics/Anatomy and Physiology/7 years teaching
I am a newly hired science teacher from the Philippines. I am very excited to teach at the High School. It’s my first time to be teaching in USA. I am excited to learn and embrace different cultures.
Heather Sanders
2nd Grade/8 years teaching
I moved here with my husband and two boys from Tulsa, Okla., this summer. We have a family ranch here in Jefferson.
Courtney Setliff
6th Grade Math/This is year 18!
I am originally from Louisiana and am moving here from Katy, Texas. I am a proud wife and mother of four children – two in college, one senior at JHS, and 1 custodian in Jefferson ISD.
Robin Strong
2nd Grade/19 years teaching
From Houston. My experience in teaching includes grades 1-5 and all core subjects.
Michelle Wagner
Pre-K/First year teaching
I’ve been a Jefferson Bulldog as long as I can remember. Class of 2013. I’m happy to be a part of JISD and their amazing grow your own program! Have a great school year!