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Leadership Team

Principal

Jessica Sowell

Jessica Sowell, M.Ed.
jessica.sowell@splendoraisd.org

 

Jessica Sowell is a 2007 Splendora High School graduate and has been in education since 2011. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2011 and earned her master's degree from Lamar State University with a degree in Educational Technology Leadership in 2019. Sowell served as a special education teacher for five years and then as a general education teacher in kindergarten and 1st grade before becoming the Instructional Specialist at Peach Creek Elementary in 2018. During her time as the Instructional Specialist at Peach Creek Elementary, Sowell served as a member in creating the Instructional Framework and supported teachers in their own craft of teaching. 

In 2020, Sowell became the Assistant Principal at Peach Creek Elementary. During this time, she fostered and continues to foster positive relationships with students. Sowell strives to ensure all students are loved at Peach Creek Elementary and that they all become learners inside and outside of the classroom. She supported teachers when Peach Creek Elementary piloted the Blended Learning model to ensure all teachers were successful and that every student's learning experience in the Blended Learning model was accomplished. Sowell was very excited when the Dual Language program moved to Peach Creek Elementary to embrace all students' learning and cultures. She is passionate about students receiving learning experiences that allow them to extend their understanding of concepts while making meaningful connections that will mold them into lifelong learners.

Sowell fosters positive relationships with teachers, students, and parents. She celebrates all students in and outside the classroom for their individual strengths and talents; therefore, you have likely seen her around the community at UIL competitions, fine arts showcases, robotics competitions, the baseball field, or even the county livestock shows. Sowell met her husband, Wayne, at Splendora High School, and they have been married since 2011. They have two boys who currently attend Peach Creek Elementary and Splendora Jr. High.  Sowell seeks to capture every child's heart and, as a mom, has embraced Capturing Kids' Hearts practices within her own household.

Assistant Principal

Lonny Harris

 

Lonny Harris, M.Ed.
lharris@splendoraisd.org

In 2012, Lonny Harris began his career in education, working as a student teacher at Splendora High School.  Shortly after graduating from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor's degree in English, he accepted a teaching position with Garland ISD. In the fall of 2013, Lonny returned to SISD and continued teaching various levels of high school English while also serving as a district mentor. In 2021, he grew his role and transitioned into teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) to grades 9-12 while serving as the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) Coordinator and case manager at the high school. In the summer of 2023, Lonny accepted the position of Coordinator of Afterschool Programs. Here, he continued to grow and improve the district-wide tutoring and enrichment programs that serviced students in grades 2-12. 

Lonny Harris's academic journey is a testament to his dedication and thirst for knowledge. He graduated from Blinn College in 2010 with degrees in mathematics and social sciences, laying a solid foundation for his future in education. His commitment to personal growth led him to earn a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction with a minor in Education Administration from Sam Houston State University in the Spring of 2015, further enhancing his teaching skills and knowledge.

Mr. Harris enjoys working in his woodshop with his wife, Sara (who also teaches for SISD), and their children. He is a lifelong learner and hopes to continue inspiring others. 

Patricia Tillery

Patricia Tillery, M.Ed.
ptillery@splendoraisd.org

 

Patricia Tillery graduated from Stephen F. Austin with a Bachelor's Degree in Education for ELAR 4-8th and earned her Master's Degree in Educational Leadership with Principal Certification in May 2019. She started her career in 2005 as a 7th and 8th grade Reading/Language Arts teacher in Splendora ISD. In 2015, she became an instructional specialist at SJH/Splendora High School. In 2019, Mrs. Tillery became the SJH Program Facilitator. During the summer of 2022, she became an Assistant Principal for Peach Creek Elementary. She and her husband, Wade, have been married since 2007 and have two boys, Lane and Nathan. 

Instructional Coaches

Lori Keefe Instructional Coach

 

Lori Keefe
lkeefe@splendoraisd.org

 

Lindsey Mixon

 

Lindsey Mixon
lvines@splendoraisd.org

Lindsey Mixon began teaching Kindergarten in 2017 at Graford ISD before moving back to the Houston area. She quickly found her home at Peach Creek and has loved every minute these past 5 years teaching Kindergarten, First, Third and Special Education. Mrs. Mixon has also served as an Engagement Lead, a Design Team Member, a Process Champion - leading PCE’s first Capturing Kids Heart family night, a Mentor teacher and participated in Exceptional Leader’s I & II. Mrs. Mixon graduated from McMurry University in 2016 with her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. She earned her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Stephen F. Austin University in 2020. She and her husband, Henry, had their first baby, Brynlee this past November. They also have two dogs, Nala and Malcolm. They enjoy spending time as a new family.