300+

Licensed professional staff at Texas Connections Academy

200+

Staff members have earned advanced degrees

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Specially trained to teach online and committed to providing individualized support

STAFF SPOTLIGHTS

Meet Some of Our Wonderful Educators

Get to know a few of the dedicated teachers and staff who contribute their time and talent to Texas Connections Academy, every day.

Darla Gardner

Executive Director

"Education is the key to our students’ success, and Texas Connections Academy's virtual learning environment offers them personalized learning and flexibility so they can achieve that success."

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Lorin Watkins

Lorin Watkins

Principal for Grades 3-8

Read more about Lorin Watkins

Sunny Lee

Sunny Lee

High School Principal

Read more about Sunny Lee

Administrators

Ms Walling

Ms. Walling

Assistant Principal, High School
Beth Schobert

Ms. Schobert

Elementary Assistant Principal
Dr. Prescott

Dr. Prescott

Manager of Exceptional Populations
Angela Krall

Ms. Krall

8th Grade Assistant Principal

Counselors

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Mr. Garrett

Middle School Counselor
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Ms. Jordan

Counselor & Advisor

Teachers

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Ms. Gerbermann

High School
Ms. Hayes

Ms. Hayes

Elementary
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Ms. Webb

Elementary
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Ms. Ramirez

Middle
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Ms. Flores

Social Studies

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Ms. Mask-Oats

Teacher

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HOW ONLINE SCHOOL WORKS

Learn how online school works and how the staff at Texas Connections Academy provide a high-quality and personalized education designed to help each student thrive.

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