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2007-08 Newly-Appointed
School & District Leadership

June 6, 2007

In addition to a new Deputy Superintendent and Area Assistant Superintendents, announced earlier this spring, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Doug Otto recently announced the following new administrative appointments for the 2007-08 school year.

Also, meet Dr. Otto's Cabinet / Leadership Team

 

Central Administration

Susan ModisetteSusan Modisette, Director
Secondary Curriculum and Instruction

Education

  • Master of Arts, 1984
    Central Michigan University
  • Bachelor of Science, 1979
    Western Michigan University

Career Experience

  • Plano ISD
    • 1998-Present - Frankford Middle School Principal
    • 1989 - 1998 - Haggard Middle School
      • 1996-1998 - Principal
      • 1994-1996 - Assistant Principal
      • 1989-1994 - Dean of Students
      • 1987-1989 - Teacher
  • Midland Public Schools
    • 1983-1986 - Northeast Junior High School Teacher
  • Allegan County Intermediate School District
    • 1979-1983 - Center for Multiply Handicapped Students Teacher

Jun MelvinJun Melvin
HR Director of Compensation and Diversity

Education

  • Master of Business Administration, 2003
    Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
  • Master of Education, 1997
    University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
  • Bachelor of Arts, 1990
    Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas

Career Experience

  • Plano ISD
    • 2006-Present - Harrington Elementary School Principal
    • 2004-2006 - Memorial Elementary School Assistant Principal
    • 2003-2004 - Sigler Elementary School Teacher
  • Non-School District Experience
    • 2000-2003 Fidelity Investments, Financial Services Representative
  • Carrolton-Farmers Branch ISD
    • 1994-2000 - Furneaux Elementary School Teacher
  • College Station ISD
    • 1992-1994 South Knoll Elementary School Teacher
  • Normangee ISD
    • 1990-1992 Normangee School Teacher


William Noel McBee
HR Compensation Coordinator

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Oklahoma

Career Experience

  • Plano ISD
    • 2003-Present - Business Services Budget Analyst
    • 2003 - Transportation, Bus Driver
  • Non-School District experience:
    • 2001-2003 Self employed CPA
    • 1995-2001 Alcatel, Senior Financial Analyst
    • 1994-1995 Spectravision Inc., Manager General Ledger
    • 1991-1994 Self employed CPA
    • 1990-1991 Electronic Data Systems, Financial Business Planning Manager
    • 1975-1989 Richardson Credit Union, Accounting Manager

     

School Principals - High Schools

Sarah WatkinsSarah Watkins
Vines High School Principal

Education

  • Master of Arts, 1986
    North Texas State University
  • Bachelor of Science, 1980
    University of Texas Austin
  • Bachelor of Arts, 1980
    University of Texas Austin

Career Experience

  • Plano ISD
    • 2001-Present - Plano Senior High School Associate Principal for Curriculum
    • 1998-2001 - Jasper High School Assistant Principal for Curriculum
    • 1993-1998 - Plano Senior High School Teacher
    • 1980-1993 - Williams High School Teacher

     

School Principals - Middle Schools

Renee GodiRenee Godi
Frankford Middle School Principal

Education

  • Master of Education, 2003
    University of North Texas
  • Bachelor of Arts, 1998
    Texas A&M University

Career Experience

  • Plano ISD
    • 1999-Present - Frankford Middle School
      • 2006-Present - Assistant Principal
      • 2003-2006 - Administrative Intern
      • 1999-2003 - Teacher

Bill McLaughlinBill McLaughlin
Renner Middle School Principal

Education

  • Master of Education, 2003
    University of North Texas
  • Bachelor of Science, 1992
    University of Kansas

Experience

  • Plano ISD
    • 2004-Present - Renner Middle School Assistant Principal
    • 2002-2004 - Schimelpfenig Middle School Administrative Intern
    • 1998-2002 - Frankford Middle School Teacher
  • Coppell ISD
    • 1997-1998 - Coppell Middle School West Teacher
  • Bellevue Public Schools
    • 1993-1997 - Mission Middle School Teacher

     

School Principals - Elementary Schools

Jayne Smith
Haun Elementary School, Principal

Education

  • Master of Education, 1992
    Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas
  • Bachelor of Science, 1986
    Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas

Career Experience

  • Plano ISD
    • 2005-Present Skaggs Elementary School Assistant Principal
    • 2000-2005 Bethany Elementary School Counselor
    • 1999-2000 Hedgcoxe Elementary School Teacher
    • 1993-1999 Bethany Elementary School Teacher
    • 1986-1993 Christie Elementary School Teacher

Toni StricklandToni Strickland
Andrews Elementary School Principal

Education

  • Master of Education, 1985
    Texas Woman’s University
  • Bachelor of Science, 1976
    North Texas State University

Experience

  • Plano ISD
    • 2005-Present - McCall Elementary School Assistant Principal
    • 1998-2005 - Beverly Elementary School Teacher
    • 1994-1998 - Thomas Elementary School Teacher
    • 1987-1988 - Elementary Schools PASP Teacher
    • 1984-1985 - Wells and Forman Elementary Schools Teacher
    • 1981-1984 - Shepard Elementary School Teacher
  • Irving ISD
    • 1976-1981 - Brandenburg Elementary School Teacher

Tramy Tran
Forman Elementary School Principal

Education

  • Education - Master of Arts, 2005
    Amberton University, Garland, Texas
  • Bachelor of Arts, 1997
    University of California, San Diego

Career Experience

  • Plano ISD
    • 2006-Present - Forman Elementary School Assistant Principal
    • 2004-2006 Forman Elementary School Counselor
    • 2000-2004 Forman Elementary School Teacher
  • Santa Ana Unified SD
    • 1997-1998 - Roosevelt Elementary School Teacher

Associate Principal - Senior High School

Tracy Franco
Plano Senior High School
Associate Principal of Curriculum

Education

  • Master of Education, 1990
    University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
  • Bachelor of Arts, 1989
    University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Career Experience

  • Plano ISD
    • 2006-present - Vines High School Assistant Principal of Curriculum
    • 2004-2006 - Plano Senior High School Assistant Principal
    • 2001-2004 - Jasper High School Administrative Intern
    • 2000-2001 - Clark High School Teacher
  • Orange County Public Schools
    • 1999-2000 - Magnolia School Assistant Principal
    • 1997-1999 - Silver Star Center Assistant Principal
    • 1996-1997 - Lancaster Elementary School Teacher
    • 1994-1996 - Gateway School Staffing Coordinator
    • 1993-1994 - Gateway School Teacher
    • 1991-1993 - Azalea Park Elementary School Teacher
    • 1990-1991 - Columbia Elementary School Teacher


Assistant Principals - Elementary Schools

Matthew Arend
Hunt / Hickey Elementary Schools Assistant Principal

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, 2002
    Peru State College, Peru, Nebraska

Career Experience

  • Plano ISD
    • 2003-Present - Centennial Elementary School Teacher

Yotonja Benjamin
McCall Elementary School, Assistant Principal

Education

  • Master of Education, 2001
    University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond
  • Bachelor of Science, 1995
    University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond

Career Experience

  • Plano ISD
    • 2004-Present - Forman Elementary School Teacher
  • Dallas ISD
    • 2001-2003 - Roger Q. Mills Elementary School Teacher
  • Oklahoma City Public Schools
    • 1995-2001 - Bodine Elementary School Teacher

Jennifer CaplingerJennifer Caplinger
Haun / Barksdale Elementary School Assistant Principal

Education

  • Master of Education, 2000
    Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas
  • Bachelor of Science, 1995
    Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota

Career Experience

  • Plano ISD
    • 2001-Present - Brinker Elementary School Teacher
  • Carver-Scott Educational Coop.
    • 2000-2001 - Alternative School Teacher
  • Aldine ISD
    • 1995-2000 - Worsham Elementary School Teacher


Stacy KimbrielStacy Kimbriel
Meadows Elementary School Assistant Principal

Education

  • Master of Education, 1999
    University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
  • Bachelor of Science, 1994
    Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas

Career Experience

  • Plano ISD
    • 2002-Present Meadows Elementary School Teacher
    • 1995-2002 Rasor Elementary School Teacher

Tricia Lancaster
Miller / Schell Elementary Schools Assistant Principal

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, 1998
    Texas A&M University, Commerce, Texas

Career Experience

  • Plano ISD
  • 1998-Present - Forman Elementary School Teacher

Jane Oestreich
Davis Elementary School Assistant Principal

Education

  • Master of Education, 2004
    University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
  • Bachelor of Science, 1977
    Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

Career Experience

  • Plano ISD
    • 2005-Present - Huffman Elementary School Teacher
    • 2000-2005 - Skaggs Elementary School Teacher
    • 1999-2000 - Forman Elementary School Teacher
    • 1997-1999 - Bethany Elementary School Classroom Assistant

Tanji Towels
Jackson Elementary School Assistant Principal

Education

  • Master of Education, 2006
    University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
  • Bachelor of Science, 1999
    Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma

Career Experience

  • Richardson ISD
    • 2006-Present - Forest Lane Academy Assistant Principal
    • 2001-2005 - Stults Road Elementary Teacher
  • Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
    • 2000-2001 - Carrollton Elementary School Teacher

Assistant Principals - Middle Schools

Billie Jean Lee
Renner Middle School Assistant Principal

Education

  • Master of Music Education, 1993
    Texas A&M University, Commerce, Texas
  • Bachelor of Music Education, 1987
    Texas A&M University, Commerce, Texas

Career Experience

  • Plano ISD
    • 2006-Present - Robinson Middle School Administrative Intern
    • 2004-2006 - Wilson Middle School Administrative Intern
    • 1995-2004 - Wilson Middle School Band Director
    • 1989-1995 - Williams High School Assistant Band Director
  • Lake Hamilton ISD
    • 1987-1989 - Lake Hamilton Junior High School, Band Director

Ray Winkler
Frankford Middle School Assistant Principal

Education

  • Master of Education, 2005
    University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
    Bachelor of Music, 1995
    University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

Career Experience

  • Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
    • 2004-Present - Vivian Field Middle School Assistant Principal
    • 1997-2004 - Ted Polk Middle School Head Orchestra Director
    • 1995-1997 - Rainwater Davis and Central Elementary Schools, Orchestra Director

     

Assistant Principal - High School

Janis Williams
Vines High School Assistant Principal

Education

  • Bachelor of Journalism, 1987
    University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas

Career Experience

  • Plano ISD
    • 2006-Present - Vines High School Administrative Intern
    • 1999-2006 - Jasper High School Teacher
  • Richardson ISD
    • 1991-1999 - Berkner High School Teacher
    • 1990-1991 - Westwood Junior High School Teacher

     

Assistant Principal - Senior High School

Steven Ewing
Plano East Senior High School Assistant Principal

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, 1998
    University of Central Oklahoma, Norman

Career Experience

  • Fort Worth ISD
    • 2006-2007 - Oscar Dean Wyatt High School Assistant Principal
  • Garland ISD
    • 2005-2006 - Garland High School Administrative Intern
    • 2004-2005 - Heather Glenn Elementary School Teacher
  • Richardson ISD
    • 2003-2004 - Lake Highlands High School Teacher
  • Garland ISD
    • 2002-2003 - Watson Elementary School Teacher
    • Plano ISD
      2000-2002 - Williams High School Teacher
  • Palm Beach County Schools
    1999-2000 - Olympic Heights Elementary School Teacher

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