Superintendent
Debbie Roberts, Superintendent (936) 291-5303
The Superintendent of the Windham School District has legal responsibility
for all operations of the school district and reports directly to the Windham
School Board (Texas Board of Criminal Justice). The authority to operate
the schools within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice was established
in Texas Education Code, Chapter 19. The Superintendent's support staff
includes:
Kelly Hoot, Administrative Assistant (936) 291-5303
The Administrative Assistant provides clerical support, coordinates
scheduling, and maintains school board records.
Michael P. Mondville, General Counsel (936) 291-5304
The General Counsel of Legal Services advises the Superintendent on various legal issues in order to ensure district compliance with all applicable state and federal legal requirements.
Public Information Officer
Bambi Kiser, Public Information Officer (936) 291-5307
The Public Information Officer publicizes news and accomplishments of the staff and students of the Windham School District to campuses within the district as well as to the outside media and public. This includes:
- Publishing brochures, pamphlets, and other materials to promote better understanding of goals, programs or operations of the Windham School District.
- Contributing news to the monthly inmate newspaper, The ECHO as well as to other publications.
- Serving as a resource person to schools and other departments in the preparation of publications and public information materials.
- Assisting the Superintendent in coordinating various aspects of the District's public relations effort.
- Photographing special events, students, staff, and programs.
- Serving as a liaison between WSD and the news media by providing news releases, answering requests for information, coordinating interviews and visits, and organizing media conferences.
- Receiving inquiries, correspondence, and visitors to the District, thereby assisting the public in gaining a better understanding of the programs of WSD.
- Supervising production of The ECHO, TDCJ's offender newspaper.
Charlene Moriarty, Administrative
Assistant (936) 291-5304
Division of Instruction
Marjie Haynes, Division Director (936) 291-5335
Windham Programs
An interdisciplinary approach addresses multiple learning styles in real-world contexts. Emphasis is placed on skills employers demand, such as tolerance, teamwork, and problem solving.
- Basic Academic Program emphasizes literacy training and GED preparation. Curricular content includes workplace skills, consumer education, career exploration, life skills, and social thinking skills.
- Special Education Program provides appropriate modifications to the regular academic program so that learning disabled, blind, physically handicapped, deaf, and hearing impaired inmates can attain academic success.
- Title I Program supplements the remedial instruction provided by basic academic programs for eligible offenders who are under 21 years of age.
- English as a Second Language Program (ESL) provides special language instruction to limited English proficient offenders.
- The CHANGES Program (Pre-Release) prepares offenders for return to the "free world" with the ability to make decisions, search for a job, engage in successful relationships, manage financial affairs, and be successful parents.
- The Cognitive Intervention Program is designed to improve behavior during incarceration and after release by addressing thinking patterns which lead to criminal behavior.
- The Career and Technology Education (CTE) Program integrates career path planning and technology training to prepare inmates for today's work force. Career and technology training is offered in more than 30 occupations, such as mill and cabinet making, auto repair, horticulture, and graphic arts. The competency-based curriculum is designed to meet entry-level industry standards, including certification and licensure requirements. The CTE program also supports apprenticeship and On-the-Job-Training programs.
Counseling and Testing
Gail Swik Administrator (936) 291-5341
- Assessment information is gathered through a combination of achievement and vocational interest and aptitude testing. General Educational Development (GED) testing is also offered throughout the system.
- Counselors provide group counseling, recruit students and are responsible for placement in literacy and CTE classes. They also create and maintain career information centers and provide career guidance activities. Counselors assist offenders with the development of career path plans to enable them to make informed educational and occupational choices.
- Intake and Records:
This department maintains educational records on program participants, updates
electronic educational records, and oversees the intake assessment process.
This office can provide copies of educational
records, certificates, and transcripts for academic and vocational work completed
while incarcerated.
Library Services
Library Services
Media Center
The Media Center provides printing,
video and publishing services for the district. Other support services include
preparation of Board agenda and minutes, maintenance and distribution of
district policies and procedures, and office management for the Superintendent's
Office.
Volunteer Program
People helping people is the essence of volunteering in correctional education. Volunteers are active on advisory boards and committees, in education, vocational and life skills training. Correctional volunteers:
- Provide assistance with specific activities and programs.
- Promote personal growth and development.
- Help facilitate an offender's reentry into the community.
Division of Administrative and Business
Services
Linda Goerdel, Division Director
(936) 291-5381
Financial Data (936) 291-5153
Financial Data facilitates
the planning, management, and reporting necessary to provide financial support
of education and recreation programs within the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice.
Division of Human Resources
Veronica Casanova, Division Director (936) 291-5300
The Division of Human Resources provides employment services for the district as well as provides an array of services to district employees. Responsibilities of this division include:
- Recruitment
- Management and Distribution of Annual Term Contracts
- Supervision of Employee Performance Process
- Development and Administration of Salary Schedules
- Maintenance of Services Records Kathy Gibbs
- Supervision of Multiple Employment and Employee Transfers
- Administration of Service Awards
- Substitute Teacher Services Cheri Greer
- Maintenance of Personnel Records
Latreace Craig, Human Resources Administrator, (936) 291-5310
- Management of Employment Applications for all Positions
- Coordination of the Selection Process
- Certification Services for the District
- Supervision of the Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS)
Paula Jannett, Human Resources Specialist, (936) 291-5380
- Administration of Employee Leave and Insurance Benefits Programs
For employment opportunities, see the Employment Opportunities page or contact our office. To apply for a position, complete the Windham School District Application Packet and Checklist, or request an application packet. FAQ's for Applicants/Substitute Teachers
Windham School District
Division of Human Resources
P.O. Box 40
Huntsville, TX 77342-0040
Division of Operational Support
Don Lawrence, Division Director (936) 291-5355
The Division of Operational Support provides support in the daily operations of education programs within the TDCJ Institutional and State Jail Divisions. The division coordinates the activities of the district with the regional administrators in matters related to compliance, policy and staffing. Responsibilities of this division include:
- Coordination of campus planning
- State Jail Coordination
- Coordination of Private Prison Education Programs
- Coordination of Attendance Accounting
- Operational Reviews
- Strategic and action planning of the district
Travis Henderson, Coordinator (936) 291-5361
- Program Evaluation and Accountability
- District and Campus Profiles
- Individualized Treatment Plan coordination
- Executive Summary
- Extra-Departmental Research
- Statistical Analysis
- National Surveys
- WSD Statistics
Computer Services (936) 291-5364
This department provides services to all Windham Administrative Offices. The services provided include:
- Providing analysis of computer needs
- Developing specifications for computer purchases
- Providing assistance with office automation
- Providing programming for custom application development
- Providing programming for data reporting
- Providing training and assistance for end users
- Scanning of student testing
Division of Continuing
Education
Bob Evans, Director (936) 291-5179
Post-Secondary Programs
Monica Price (936) 291-5331
Post-secondary academic
and vocational programs are
made available to offenders who meet the participation criteria in order
to provide them an opportunity for rehabilitation by developing their mental
and job training skills so that they can reenter society as successful,
productive citizens. Post-secondary programs are provided through interlocal/interagency
contracts with colleges and universities serving the geographic areas where
the units are located.
Project RIO
Elmer Fulp (936) 291-5330
Project Reintegration of Offenders (RIO) provides appropriate programs that
are structured to reduce recidivism and unemployment of ex-offenders. This
is accomplished by offering a linkage between Texas Department of Criminal
Justice offender training services while incarcerated, to job placement
and training programs after release, through the Texas Workforce Commission.
For the in-prison component of the program, Project RIO is administratively
organized within the Windham School District.
Recreation
Program
Coleman Porter (936) 291-5393
Recreation programs provide TDCJ offenders with time and opportunity for daily exercise on a planned and supervised basis. Recreational programs are used as management tools for TDCJ by assisting an offender in developing fitness and conditioning, developing skills and attitudes appropriate for group participation, and in the constructive use of leisure time.