Office and Other Campus Staff

Office Staff

My name is Barrrett Pollard. I am the principal here at Leon Heights. I graduated from Gatesville High School, and I continue to reside in Gatesville.  I received my MBA from Tarleton State University and I am currently taking doctoral classes at Baylor University.  I have taught at Connally High School, Copperas Cove High School, and Tarleton State University.  My wife, Caroline, and I have been married for four years.  My wife taught third grade for Killeen ISD, and recently graduated from Baylor’s Truett Seminary with a master's degree in divinity. We have a two year old son named Gabriel and a one year old daughter named Emma. 

e-mail address: barrett.pollard@bisd.net
D Kemp

My name is Donna Kemp. I am the secretary at Leon Heights. I am a graduate of UMHB with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. I am married to Tim and we have two sons-Dane and Brandon.

e-mail address:  donna.kemp@bisd.net

 

 
R Johns

My name is RossAnn Johns. I am the Leon Heights Elementary receptionist.  I was a Kindergarten instructional aide for 13 years here at Leon Heights. I am married to Dennis. We have 3 children Zac, Adam & Myra.  I was born in Belton and lived here all my life. This is my 20th year here at Leon Heights.

e-mail address:  rossann.johns@bisd.net

 

My name is Barbara Hairston.  I am the school nurse at Leon Heights.  I was born in Cameron, Texas and graduated from Yoe High School.  I attended Southwest Texas State University but received my nursing degree from Temple College.  I have held a number of different positions in my nursing career including school nurse for three years in the Academy ISD.  I am married with 3 grown children. I am glad to be back in school nursing working with children.    

e-mail address: barbara.hairston@bisd.net

 
Rick M

My name is Rick Michalek. I am privileged to be the school counselor at Leon Heights Elementary! I love working with students, faculty and staff, and families to help all students to succeed in school and life! I received my Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from Excelsior College and an MS in Couneling Psychology from Tarleton State University-Central Texas. I retired after a 20 year career in the Army Chaplain Corps. My wife, Dene, is a special education teacher in Temple and I have eight children and 10 grandchildren.

e-mail address: rick.michalek@bisd.net

 

Other Teaching Staff

My name is Rana Young, and I am fortunate to say that I am the art teacher at Leon Heights.  This is my ninth year to teach in Belton.  My family and I were brought to Texas from Indiana with the Military (my husband is an Army Apache pilot), and we have three children who have attended Belton schools (two are currently in High School).  I had a parent tell me last year that her son went home and said, “Mrs. Young really does love art!”  And I really do!  Evidently, my enthusiasm shows.  It is a pleasure and privilege to share my love of art with our students and to witness how they develop not only in creativity but in appreciation for the art (natural and man-made) all around them.

e-mail address: rana.young@bisd.net

My name is Wendy Falsone.  I am married to a wonderful husband named Dub and have 2 sons, Trey & Andrew. Trey is a senior at BHS and Andrew is a 5th grader who attends Tyler Elementary. This is my first year at Leon Heights and I have the privilege of  helping children become better readers! All of my students are hard workers and I am blessed to teach each one.

e-mail address:wendy.falsone@bisd.net

I’m Laura Deeken, and I’ve been a speech pathologist for Belton ISD for 16 years. I love having the opportunity to travel to several schools and working with elementary students. I have a wonderful husband and two terrific kids. I grew up in West Texas and went to college at Baylor. I like to read, play on the computer and bake.

e-mail address: laura.deeken@bisd.net

My name is Rebecca Minter and I am the Speech Therapist Assistantat Leon Heights and Southwest. I graduated from Geneva College (in western Pennsylvania) in December of 2008. I was actually born in Texas, but I mostly grew up in Connecticut and New York. After marrying my wonderful husband Tim in February of this year, an Army move brought us here to Belton. We love Texas so far and I am very excited to help students work on their speech and language this year!

e-mail address:rebecca.minter@bisd.net

My name is Ann DeWeese.  I am the Compensatory Reading Teacher.  I am Lead Teacher here at Leon Heights.   I also serve on the LPAC committee. I am married to Ken. We have one son Kenny and one daughter Kelsey.

e-mail address: ann.deweese@bisd.net

 

 

My name is Jeannie Milbery. I am a diagnostian for BISD. This is my 34th year in education. I have worked for BISD for 12 years, 3 teaching Special ED an 9 as a diagnostian. I have a Masters in Language Learning Disabilities from SWT.

e-mail address:  jeannie.milbery@bisd.net
R Masters

My name is Ralph Masters I am the Instructional Facilitator at Leon Heights.  I earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville.  I am married to Brenda.  We have three children.

e-mail address:  ralph.masters@bisd.net

 

 

G Northam

My name is Glenda Northam. I am a Title I teacher.  I work with students in grades K through 3 in math and reading.  This is my 16th year to teach, 6 of which is here at Leon Heights.  I have 2 sons,  both of which attended and loved going to Leon Heights. 

  e-mail address: glenda.northam@bisd.net
S Perkins

My name is Sue Perkins. I am a Special Ed Teacher.  I graduated from Temple High School and UMHB. I have a Bachelor's degree in education with a specialization in math and a certification in special education.  I am currently teaching special education at Leon Heights Elementary. I have 3 grown boys and two grandchildren.

  e-mail address: sue.perkins@bisd.net


Instructional Aides

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My name is Christina Francis I am a Title One Aide at Leon Heights. I have two degrees: One is in General Studies, the other degree is in Criminal Justice. I'm enrolled at Mary Hardin Baylor.  My husband and I have four children. The three boys and one daughter. I am happy working at Leon Heights.

e-mail address: christina.francis@bisd.net

 
J Trader

My name is Judy Trader. I am the Media Center Assistant at Leon Heights.  I am a graduate of Northeastern Jr. College with a degree in Secretarial Science. I am married to Greg.   

e-mail address: judy.trader@bisd.net

 

 

My name is Francis Eaton. I am a Title 1/ Special Education Instrustional Aide. This is my 5th wonderful year at Leon Heights. I look forward to each day as our babies walk thru the door! I have four children: Marie, Tracy, Justin and Zachary.

e-mail address: francis.eaton@bisd.net

 

 

My name is Melanie Goodart and I am the Kindergarten and First Grade Aide at Leon Heights.  I am a graduate of Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma with a degree in Elementary Education.  My husband Joel and I have two boys Joshua and Brandon. 

e-mail address: melanie.goodart@bisd.net

 

 

My name is Krissie Lastovica and am so excited to be a pre-K aide after being involved with Leon Heights as a parent for over 17 years! I am a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Business Marketing. I am married to Ronnie (a native Beltonian) and three awsome children - Lauren, Lance, and Luke.

e-mail address: krissie.lastovica@bisd.net

Hello!  My name is Dinah Jones and I am one of the Pre-K Aides at Leon Heights.  I am a graduate of Mississippi College in Clinton, MS, with a degree in Business Management. I am married to Keith and have three children: Jeremy, Kathryn and Benjamin! It is a joy each day to see the faces of the awesome Leon Heights kids! Thanks for sharing them with us!

e-mail address: dinah.jones@bisd.net

 

I am Judith Poth and this is my 14th year in education but my first year at Leon Heights. I am a Special Education Aide. What a blessing it is to be here working with a great staff and assisting all the children.

e-mail address: judith.poth@bisd.net

Maintenance and Cafeteria Crew

My name is Nickole McCain-Morris and I am Leon Heights' School Nutrition Manager. I have worked for Belton ISD for five years and this is my third year at Leon Heights. I love the great staff and students at this school! I have two kids who are 17 and 13.
My name is Donna James and I am a School Nutrition Specialist here at Leon Heights. I am from Belton, and am married with 4 kids and 2 grandkids. This is my third year working for Leon Heights. I love getting to see the kids and I always try to help brighten their day and make a difference in their lives!
My name is Margarita Ramirez . I am a School Nutrition Specialist. I love to work with everyone and the kids are so sweet.
   
My name is Sara Arjon and I am the Lead Custodian at Leon Heights. This is my 18th year working for Belton ISD and my 11th year at Leon Heights. I am married with four kids and 8 grandbabies! The staff and students at this school make every day wonderful for me.
My name is Raymond Tamez and I am Lead Maintenance and the Crossing Guard at Leon Heights. I have been working for this school since August 2005. I live in Temple with my wife and I love to go camping in the desert mountains.
My name is Gwendolyn Reddick and I am a Maintenance Custodian.This is my third year here at Leon Heights. I have been married for 11 years and I have one daughter and one grandson.
My name is Eugenia Ledezma and this is my third year as a Maintenance Custodian at Leon Heights. I've lived in Belton for nine years and I'm married with two kids, Cynthia and Diego.
My name is Tracy Shcwerdtfeger and this is my fourth year as a Maintenance Custodian here at Leon Heights. I live in Temple and have been married for two years.