Leadership, Faculty, & Staff
At Walnut Springs, our dedicated team of staff and teachers, serving under the oversight of administers and school board members, is committed to fostering the success of every student. We believe in creating a supportive and encouraging environment that empowers learners to thrive. Together, we strive to inspire, motivate, and guide our students on their educational journey.
School Board
Karen Jones
President
Lanelle Galindo
Vice President
Johnnie Billman
Secretary
Linda Hargrove
Member
Marisol Orozco
Member
Lauren Ortega
Member
Brent Prescher
Member
Administration
Tim Hensley
Superintendent
Alexandria Fauntleroy
Principal
Tonya Garza
Dean of Students
Karen Prescher
Business Manager, Supt. Sec.
Rhonda Terrell
Peims / Princ Sec.
All Level
Shelly Smajstrla
Special Ed / Special Programs
shelly.smajstrla@walnutspringsisd.net
Karen Singletary
Special Educaetion
karen.singletary@walnutspringsisd.net
Elementary
Sue Dickinson
Pre - Kindergarten
sue.dickinson@walnutspringsisd.net
Lisa Balkenbush
Kindergarten
lisa.balkenbush@walnutspringsisd.net
Carrie Chism
1st Grade
carrie.chism@walnutspringsisd.net
Katharine Brooks
2nd Grade
kat.brooks@walnutspringsisd.net
Lindsay Treadaway
3rd/4th RLA Grade
lindsay.treadaway@walnutspringsisd.net
Kimberly Kelsay
3rd/4th Math Grade
kimberly.kelsay@walnutspringsisd.net
Junior High
Mary Cutlip
Junior High Math
mary.cutlip@walnutspringsisd.net
Cory Barber
English
cory.barber@walnutspringsisd.net
Katherine Brown
History
katherine.brown@walnutspringsisd.net
Science
@walnutspringsisd.net
High School
Ryan Bruce
Math
ryan.bruce@walnutspringsisd.net
Melony Doan
English
melony.doan@walnutspringsisd.net
Richard Dye
Science
richard.dye@walnutspringsisd.net
Isaac Wells
History
isaac.wells@walnutspringsisd.net
Allison Bearden
CTE - Ag Science
allison.bearden@walnutspringsisd.net
Kim Benfer
Family and Consumer Sciences
kim.benfer@walnutspringsisd.net
Athletics
Richard Dye
Athletic Director
richard.dye@walnutspringsisd.net
Head Football; Asst. Boys Basketball; Asst. Track
Ryan Bruce
Head Boys Basketball
ryan.bruce@walnutspringsisd.net
JH Boys Basketball; Tennis; Golf
Isaac Wells
Head Girls Basketball
isaac.wells@walnutspringsisd.net
Cross Country; Track
Auxillary
Adiela Heartsill
Food Service
adiela.heartsill@walnutspringsisd.net
Yolanda Reynolds
PreK-Teaching Assistant / Translator
deborah.anderson@walnutspringsisd.net
Sandra Uloth
Library - Maintenance
sandra.uloth@walnutspringsisd.net
Shakota Williams
Technology
shakota.williams@walnutspringsisd.net
Deanna Saxon
Food Service
deanna.saxon@walnutspringsisd.net
Morgan Samsell
Janitorial
morgan.samsell@walnutspringsisd.net
Lauren Isham
ACE Director
lauren.isham@walnutspringsisd.net
Ancillary
Kevin Brister
BCEC
Michelle Butler
School Nurse
Website Notice Regarding the Refusal of Entry to or Ejection of an Individual from District Property
The District has the right to refuse entry to or eject a person from property under the District’s control if the person refuses to leave peaceably upon request and:
1. The individual poses a substantial risk of harm to any person, or
2. The individual continues to behave in a manner inappropriate for the school setting after having received a verbal or written warning to cease the inappropriate behavior.
person ejected from or refused entry to property under this provision may appeal this action by filing an appeal under FNG(LOCAL) or GF(LOCAL) and will be permitted to address the Board in person within 90 days of filing the initial complaint, unless the complaint is re-solved before reaching the Board. [See the links listed below.]
FNG(LOCAL)–Student and Parent Com-plaints/Grievances
GF(LOCAL)–Public Complaints