Administration

Campus Leaders

Kara Lea Deardorff, Principal

Responsibilities

Chief Instructional Leader

English Department

Contact Information
KDeardorff@nisdtx.org
817-698-5602

Education

Principal Certification ~ Lamar University
M.A. Curriculum & Instruction ~ West Texas A&M University
B.S. ~ West Texas A&M University

Experience

Northwest ISD

Byron Nelson High School
Associate Principal

Northwest High School
Assistant Principal
Campus Instructional Teacher
English Teacher

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
English Teacher

Amarillo ISD
English Teacher/Coach

Recognitions

Presenter Texas Association of Secondary School Principals

Presenter Technology Integration ~Web 2.0 Tools/Netschool

College and Career Readiness

PLC Leader Roles and Responsibilities

Model Classrooms New Teacher Orientation

Checking for Understanding

Awards

Northwest Education Foundation Technology Grant

Dr. Maggie Norris, Associate Principal

Responsibilities

Special Education Department

Counseling Department

Freshman Class
Advanced Academics (AP, PreAP, OnRamps, Dual Credit)
Blended Learning
Gifted & Talented Program
AP Exam Coordinator

Contact Information
mnorris@nisdtx.org
(817)698-5739

Education
B.A. in English Literature; minor in Volunteer Management
M.Ed in Reading Education
M.Ed in School Administration

Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
8-12 English Language Arts Certification
K-12 School Librarian Certification

Work Experience
English Language Arts & Reading (8th, 9th, 10th & 11th grades)
High School Librarian

Assistant Principal

Reading Specialist

Kerry Knisley, Assistant Principal, A-B

Responsibilities

Students with Last Names A-B
Math Department
ECO, Saturday School, Detentions
STAAR Testing Coordinator
Assist with Senior Class
Textbooks

Contact Information

kknisley@nisddtx.org

817-698-5738

Education

Master of Education in Administration ~ Lamar University
Bachelor of Science in Education ~ University of Central Oklahoma

Work Experience

Northwest ISD
Byron Nelson High School
Assistant Principal

Truett Wilson Middle School
Assistant Principal

Medlin Middle School
Campus Instructional Teacher
Campus Testing Coordinator
GT Campus Coordinator
English/Language Arts Teacher

Lake Worth ISD
Howry Middle School
English/Language Arts Teacher

Putnam City Public Schools, Oklahoma
Kenneth Cooper Middle School
English/Language Arts Teacher/Volleyball Coach

Ronald Mendoza, Assistant Principal, C-Fl

Responsibilities
Students with Last Names C-Fl
Fine Arts Department; ELL
Freshman Class
Testing Coordinator: PSAT
ECO and Saturday School Coordinator
NAEP Coordinator
ESL services
TELPAS Testing
Facilities

Contact Information
Ronald.Mendoza@nisdtx.org
817-698-5730

Education
Bachelor of Science - University of Central Oklahoma
Master of Educational Administration - University of Texas at Arlington

Experience
2008-2012 - Elementary Teacher in Grapevine ISD
2012-2016 - Elementary and Middle School Teacher in Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
2016-2018 - Assistant Principal at Prairie Vista Middle School
2018-current - Assistant Principal at Byron Nelson High School

Bobbie Taylor, Assistant Principal, Fm-I

Responsibilities

Students with Last Names Fm-I

Physical Education Department

HST and Biomedical Academy

Contact

Bobbie.Taylor@nisdtx.org

817-698-5758

Education

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, University of North Texas

Masters of Science in Educational Leadership, University of North Texas

Experience

2020-2024 Associate Principal, Ranchview High School, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

2018-2020 Associate Principal, Newman Smith High School, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

2016-2017 Assistant Principal, Creekview High School, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

2012-2016 Assistant Principal, Ranchview High School, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

2005-2012 Math Teacher, Dan F. Long Middle School, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

Amy Lilly, Assistant Principal, J-Mas

Responsibilities

Students with Last Names J-Mas
Social Studies Department
Junior Class
National Testing: PSAT
Assists with SAT Testing
Teacher Duties

Contact Information
Amy.Lilly@nisdtx.org
817-698-5609

Education

Lamar University - M.A. Education Technology Leadership
Texas A&M University - B.A. Spanish

Experience

2020 - current - Byron Nelson High School, Assistant Principal
2018 - 2020 - Byron Nelson High School, Spanish Teacher & Volleyball Varsity Asst.
2014 - 2018 - Carroll High School, Spanish Teacher & Volleyball Varsity Asst.
2014 - 2010 - Lovejoy High School, Spanish Teacher & Volleyball Varsity Asst.
2008 - 2010 - Berkner High School, Spanish Teacher & Volleyball Varsity Asst.
2005 - 2008 - The Brook Hill School, Spanish Teacher & Volleyball Head Coach

Branden Richardson, Assistant Principal, Mat-Pq

Responsibilities
Students with Last Names Mat-Pq
Word Languages Department, Academy of Culinary Arts & Hospitality
Safety & Security Campus Coordinator
SAT Testing
Sophomore Class
National Honor Society

Contact Information
BRichardson@nisdtx.org
817-698-5609

Education
B.S. in Biology - University of North Texas
M.Ed. Educational Administration - Tarleton State University

Experience

Northwest ISD
Assistant Principal - Byron Nelson High School
High School Science Teacher - Northwest High School

Fort Worth ISD
High School Science Teacher, Coach

Weatherford ISD
Middle School Science Teacher, Coach

Boyd ISD
High School Science Teacher, Coach

Brandon Thomas, Assistant Principal, Pr-Sta

Responsibilities

Students with Last Names Pr-Sta
Career and Technology Department
Sophomore Class

Assist with AP testing

Safety and Security

Busses

Contact Information
Brandon.Thomas@nisdtx.org
817-698-5730

Education

Lamar University - Educational Leadership, Principal Certification

University of North Texas - M.Ed. Secondary Education

Harding University - B.B.A Accounting

Experience

2022 - Current Assistant Principal, Byron Nelson High School

2017 - 2022 Math/Finance Teacher and Golf Coach, Grapevine High School

2011 - 2017 Math Teacher and Head Golf Coach, JJ Pearce High School

2008 - 2011 Math Teacher, Varsity Assistant Basketball and Golf Coach, Grapevine High School

2007 - 2008 Math Teacher and Middle School Coach, Dawson Middle School

2005 - 2006 PE Teacher and Middle School Coach, Cross Timbers Middle School

Carol McDaniel-White, Assistant Principal, Stb-Z

Responsibilities
Students with Last Names Stb-Z
Science Department
Dazzlers Dance Team
Assists with Advanced Academics
Senior Class
Student Clubs
May STAAR Testing

Contact Information
CWhite@nisdtx.org
817-698-5603

Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - University of North Texas
Master of Educational Administration - University of North Texas

Experience
2000-2007 - CTE Teacher in Plano ISD
2007-2010 - CTE Teacher and Testing Coordinator in Lewisville ISD
2010-2016 - Assistant Principal at Northwest High School
2016-current - Assistant Principal at Byron Nelson High School