Office and Other Campus 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.  I have taught at Connally High School, Copperas Cove High School, and Tarleton State University.  My wife, Caroline, and I have been married for three years.  My wife taught third grade for Killeen ISD, but she is now finishing her graduate degree at Baylor’s Truett Seminary. We have a 21 month old son named Gabriel and a five month old daughter named Emma. 

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

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

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 19th 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

My name is Rick Michalek. I have the privilege of being 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 am close to completing the requirements for two Masters Degrees in Educational Psychology and Counseling at Tarleton State University-Central Texas. I had a 20 year career in the Army Chaplain Corps. I have eight children.

   e-mail address: rick.michalek@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 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

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

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

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

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

Hi!  My name is Michelle Cox, and I am one of the new Pre-K Aides here at Leon Heights!  I am a recent graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Communications and am working towards my alternative teaching certification.  As a former Leon Heights student, I am so excited to be back at Leon Heights working with Mrs. Morales and the Pre-K Students!

e-mail address: michelle.cox@bisd.net

Hello!  My name is Dinah Jones and I am one of the new Pre-K Aides this year 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