New Leadership
Kai Bouchard,
Turner College and
Career High School Dr. Johnnie Santos,
Challenger
Elementary
Prior to Pearland ISD, Kai Bouchard
served in administrative positions
in Clear Creek ISD. He also taught
high school social studies for the
Hawaii Department of Education. Most recently the assistant
principal at Cockrell Elementary,
Dr. Johnnie Santos began
her career 17 years ago in the
classroom.
As TCCHS principal, Bouchard looks forward to working
with the students, faculty and staff. After leaving the classroom, she served as an assistant
principal and principal in Louisiana, Kansas and Pearland.
“Tuner was designed to be, and I believe has become,
a model of innovation,” he said. “So, the vision should
require that we make the most of the resources and
unique educational opportunities that are available to
our students.” Her goal is to establish a common understanding
among students, teachers and staff regarding the climate
of the school.
Brad Hayes,
Alexander Middle
School Jorgannie Carter,
Chief Financial
Officer
Brad Hayes is no stranger to
Pearland ISD, he was a science
teacher at Pearland High School
from 2004-07. Previously Spring ISD’s executive
director of financial services,
Jorgannie Carter, joins Pearland
ISD’s Business Office as the Chief
Financial Officer and will continue
to maintain the financial strength
He began his career in education
in Galveston ISD as a science teacher. Hayes has held
administrative positions in Cleveland and Clear Creek
ISDs for the last 10 years.
Hayes’s goal is to continue the success at Alexander by
encouraging students and staff to take chances and
achieve their full potential.
“My vision for the staff is to create a setting where they
are more than just an employee, but part of a work
family,” he said.
8 | PROGRESS
“My vision for Challenger this year is to set the tone
for a positive environment where everyone feels safe,
accepted, challenged and supported,” she said.
of the district.
She lives by the belief that in today’s dynamic workplace
and school environment, a personal best is something
that is always in front of us.
“I want to collaborate and create synergy amongst staff
and cross-functional groups to continuously improve our
processes and accomplish the goals of the district,”
Carter said.