1000 North Getty Street ŸP.O.

Box 1909ŸUvalde, Texas 78802

(830) 278-6655 Ÿ Fax (830) 591-4909
Hal Harrell, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
www.ucisd.net
“Uvalde CISD…Loyal and True”

August 5, 2022

To Our Uvalde CISD Family,

The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees, Administration, and I are working diligently to
develop a comprehensive return-to-school plan for the 2022-2023 school year that
addresses the needs of our students, staff, and families. While the plan is still a work in
progress, I wanted to share some important updates with you.

New Positions
As a district, fostering a secure and nurturing environment for all learning community
members is our top priority. As we prepare for the 2022-2023 school year, we have
created two new positions on our administrative team to oversee our recovery and
infrastructure enhancement efforts.

Director of Recovery
Nichole Henderson has been named Director of Recovery. Nichole has been with
Uvalde CISD for 7 years, most recently serving as the Lead Family and Student Support
Counselor. As Director of Recovery, Ms. Henderson will lead wellbeing support services
across the district, overseeing counselors and social workers, as well as the
implementation of enhanced training in trauma-informed care and recovery for
counselors and staff.

Director of Special Projects - Maintenance and Operations

We are pleased to welcome Esequiel De La Fuente to the Uvalde CISD family as our
Director of Special Projects in the Maintenance and Operations department. In this role,
Mr. De La Fuente will oversee safety and security infrastructure enhancements across
the district.

UCISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services,
or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The district Title IX Coordinator is Ken
Mueller who can be reached at kmueller5338@uvaldecisd.net or 830-278-6655.
 1000 North Getty Street ŸP.O. Box 1909ŸUvalde, Texas 78802
(830) 278-6655 Ÿ Fax (830) 591-4909
Hal Harrell, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
www.ucisd.net
“Uvalde CISD…Loyal and True”
Administration Changes
We continuously work to position both students and staff for success. We are pleased to
announce that Christy Perez will serve as Principal of Uvalde Elementary as Mandy
Gutierrez has accepted a new position as Assistant Director of Special Education,
fulfilling her desire to support special education students across the district. A tenured
Uvalde CISD employee and parent, Mrs. Perez previously served as Assistant Principal
of Uvalde High School. Her background as both a teacher and a counselor will be
invaluable in ensuring students have the support they need during the upcoming school
year.

A complete list of campus administration teams for the 2022-23 school year is outlined
below:

Dalton Elementary (PreK - 2nd Grade):

Mandy Pruitt, principal
Vanessa Turner, assistant principal

Batesville Elementary (PreK - 7th Grade):

Sandra Gonzales, principal

Uvalde Elementary (Benson Complex: 3rd - 4th Grade):

Christy Perez, principal
Shawna Wolbert, assistant principal

Flores Elementary (5th - 6th Grade):

Brain Perez, principal
Gabriel Salazar, assistant principal

Morales Junior High (7th - 8th Grade):

Isidro Escamilla, principal
Kayla Leal, assistant principal

UCISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services,
or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The district Title IX Coordinator is Ken
Mueller who can be reached at kmueller5338@uvaldecisd.net or 830-278-6655.
 1000 North Getty Street ŸP.O. Box 1909ŸUvalde, Texas 78802
(830) 278-6655 Ÿ Fax (830) 591-4909
Hal Harrell, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
www.ucisd.net
“Uvalde CISD…Loyal and True”
Uvalde High School:
Randall Harris, principal
Jorge Cerna, assistant principal
Mario Ferron, Jr., assistant principal
Norma Hill-Garcia, assistant principal
Humberto Torres, assistant principal
Wade Miller, AD/Head Football Coach

Crossroads Academy:
Hector Lopez, principal

Uvalde CISD Dual Language Academy (PreK - 6th Grade):

Dr. Mario Ferron, Director of Bilingual ESL/Migrant Education
Leslie Moreno, Assistant Principal

Curriculum and Instruction:

Norma Carranza, Executive Director, Grants, and Instructional Programs
Becky Reinhardt, Administrator, Assessment and Accountability
Michelle Gonzalez, ACE Program Director

Uvalde CISD Back2School Webpage

As we prepare to return to school, our focus remains on supporting our students, staff,
and families. We have created the Uvalde CISD Back-to-School webpage to serve as a
central point of information about the return to school. Here, you can find information on
our campus alignment plan, track the progress of our safety and security updates,
browse recovery resources and find answers to frequently asked questions. We hope
this will serve as a resource for our community, providing you with the information you
need to prepare for back-to-school and make the best decisions for your children. We
encourage you to regularly check for updates as we add new information throughout the
summer.

UCISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services,
or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The district Title IX Coordinator is Ken
Mueller who can be reached at kmueller5338@uvaldecisd.net or 830-278-6655.
 1000 North Getty Street ŸP.O. Box 1909ŸUvalde, Texas 78802
(830) 278-6655 Ÿ Fax (830) 591-4909
Hal Harrell, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
www.ucisd.net
“Uvalde CISD…Loyal and True”

While we continue to make progress, there is a lot of work still to be done and many
questions that are yet to be answered. We remain committed to working with you to
understand and address your questions and concerns.

We appreciate your cooperation, patience, and understanding as we work together to

provide a safe educational setting for our students and staff. If you have any further
questions, please call the Central Office at 830-278-6655.

Sincerely,
Hal Harrell, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

UCISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services,
or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The district Title IX Coordinator is Ken
Mueller who can be reached at kmueller5338@uvaldecisd.net or 830-278-6655.