President

Dr. Lisa Rogers

Dr. Lisa Rogers
Groesbeck High School

I am Dr. Lisa Rogers, educator and life-long learner. I’ve dedicated 18+ years to my passion and calling: education. I’ve been actively involved with TAAE for the past twelve years. Teaching is my calling and my passion and daily I strive to make a difference within the education community.
In the spirit of sharing, here are a few things about me:
I am a proud Baylor Bear BA English ’99.
Grand Canyon University MAT in ’03.
PhD in Educaiton Leadership from Capella University in 2007.
Special Education teacher with Groesbeck ISD at the Limestone County Juvenile Center
Online tutor for the past 3 years
Scorer and Trainer with Pearson and ETS for state assessments and national board certifications
Past conference presentations include: Internet Security, Communication, and Games for Teachers
Aside from teaching, I am a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and will serve as a local chapter president for the upcoming biennial.
I look forward to the upcoming conference in San Antonio and expect the event to be awesome and unforgettable. I am anxious to meet new acquaintances and rekindle prior conference friendships. If you have ever attended a conference, you already know that conference connections become lifelong friends.

President Elect

Charles Etheridge

Charles Etheridge
White Settlement DAEP

Charlie Etheridge has been an educator for 27 years. He began his teaching career with Irving ISD and has served as an assistant principal, principal and coordinator. He has served as the leader for discipline programs and alternative education schools for the last seven years.

“I enjoy working with our non-traditional students who often experience struggles in their academic and personal lives. Working with these students allows an educator to really witness and appreciate the impact and the positive differences that we are all capable of making in our students’ lives. While the road can be difficult much of the time, watching these kids become successful (not only in academics, but also life) is something every educator should strive to be a part of during their careers.”

In his free time, he enjoys traveling and hiking, alternating between the canyons of the southwestern U.S. and mountain ranges from Mexico to Canada.

Vice President

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Jumana Mills

Jumana Mills is an esteemed educator and the principal of King Academic School of Excellence (KASE). With over 13 years of experience in education, Mrs. Mills believes in fostering an environment of achievement, where challenges are seen as opportunities and setbacks as lessons on the path to success.

KASE has flourished as a haven for students who thrive outside traditional educational structures. Mrs. Mills is known for understanding that each student's journey is unique. She champions personalized learning plans that cater to individual strengths and interests, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed.

As Vice-President, Jumana is dedicated to fostering collaboration and unity among diverse stakeholders. She advocates policies prioritizing transparency, accountability, and empowerment. Her strategic approach to governance aims to tackle pressing issues while building a resilient and equitable organization.

Secretary

Sharonda Johnson

Sharonda Johnson
Director of the AEP
Hornet Success Academy

Sharonda Taylor Johnson is a licensed and ordained minister, published author, business owner, and the proud director of the AEP Hornet Success Academy in Huntsville Independent School district in Huntsville, Texas. She received her BA from
Stephen F. Austin University and her master’s in Educational Leadership from Sam Houston State University.

She is passionate about helping all students graduate post-secondary ready. She brings 27 years of educational experience, knowledge and expertise of running a successful alternative educational program to TAAE.
Mrs. Johnson has invested much time in building an alternative academic program of choice. In addition to credit recovery services, HSA provides mentoring, job internship opportunities and college-career exploration to ensure students leave the program with a competitive edge in the workforce. The goal is not to give a hand-out to students; but, a hand-up to the possibilities of unlimited success through education, preparation, and determination!!!

Through valuable collaborations with businesses, higher institutions of learning, technical programs, and the local job workforce programs in Walker and Harris County, students graduate college and career ready. The mantra for the program is, “I can, I will and I must, because failure is not an option for us!”
She knows first hand about the value of having a district alternative educational program which makes a huge difference in the lives of the students in communities

Treasurer

Amanda Godfrey

Amanda Godfrey
The Mary Catherine Harris

Amanda Godfrey graduated from Sam Houston State University in May 1995 with her Bachelor's Degree in Academic Studies with a minor in Theatre Arts.  She began teaching at New Caney Intermediate School in the fall of 1996.  She then taught three years in Royal ISD at Royal Middle School.  She moved back home and started working in Bryan ISD.  She attended Texas A&M University and received her Master's Degree in Educational Administration in May 2004.  She has served Bryan ISD as a teacher, Social Studies District Coordinator,  and elementary assistant principal at several schools within the district for the last 19 years.  Amanda was given the opportunity five years ago to move to The Mary Catherine Harris School.   She currently serves as an assistant principal in charge of elementary and intermediate DAEP, campus testing coordinator for the alternative high school, all district DAEP programs, as well as, Brazos County Juvenile Detention Center.  Amanda will finish her 24th year in the education field which is the family business.
Amanda's personal goal everyday is to make a difference with a positive attitude.  She believes everyone deserves a chance and that we all make bad choices we must just learn from them. She works at building relationships with staff, students and their families.  Ms. Godfrey works daily to ensure her students and families have the resources they need.  She believes that her life is blessed and wants to give back to her community and guide others to as well.  She volunteers within her community and serves on the ELT for Relay for Life of Brazos County.  She has also worked to provide students opportunities to give back through service in food drives, collection of goods for disaster relief, and numerous other ways.  Ms. Godfrey's family and friends play a very important role in her life and she enjoys connecting with them.

Membership Liaison

Carrie Williams

Carrie Williams
Pampa Learning Center

  • 29 years in education: 23 in alternative, 3 in Jr. High English, and 3 as an elementary assistant principal.
  • Currently serving Pampa ISD as Pampa Learning Center Director. PLC is a program within a program, school of choice.
  • Married to Johnny Williams. Together, we have 3 children and 9 precious grandchildren.
  • Bachelors Degree – Alcorn State University; M. Ed. – Lamar University

Past President

John Schaefer

John Schaefer

Mr. Schaefer graduated from Tarleton State University in Stephenville with his Master of Education degree in 1991 and continued his education at Lamar University in Beaumont where he received his principal and superintendent certificate.  Mr. Schaefer spent 32 years in education as a teacher, coach, athletic director, principal, director and superintendent. He was elected to the board as the treasurer in 2017 and was elected in 2019 to president elect.

Mr. Schaefer notes that “Success is an everyday event no matter how large or small it may be”, and he has strived for many years to open doors for those that are at a disadvantage or had little to no support.  Most recently Mr. Schaefer served as the Director of Alternative Education for the Mexia ISD where his campus entailed students that were from the Mexia State Supported Living Center, DAEP students, those at-risk of dropping out, and those that had special circumstances in their life.  “These students came from all walks of life and from all over the state of Texas and they just needed to have someone in their life who cared and gave them a chance to succeed, and that’s what my staff did everyday.”

Mr. Schaefer is married to his wonderful wife Mary who is a CTE teacher at Mexia high school. Together they have three children, Jonathon, Kristina, and Charles along with five grandchildren.  Mr. and Mrs. Schaefer enjoy spoiling their grandkids along with traveling, and cruising.

Executive Director

Stan Reed

Stan Reed

Stan Reed, TAAE’s Executive Director, built ebooks for the Iphone and kindle for three years before joining Association & Society Management, Inc. (ASMI)--TAAE’s association management company--in 2012. Assuming his duties as IT for TAAE in 2012. Stan Created forms, Graphics while also maintaining and running the Database system and website.  Stan took over as Executive Director in 2018 and now manages TAAE while also managing two other Associations with his company AWM (Association Website Management).