Superintendent
Debbie Roberts, Superintendent (936) 291-5303
The Superintendent of the
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
- Publishing
brochures, pamphlets, and other materials to promote better understanding
of goals, programs or operations of the
- 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
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) 291-5381
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 White
- 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)
Elena Fortaneli, 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
Division of Human Resources
Division of Information Technology
Allen Bourque, Division Director (936) 291-5351
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 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
Karen Koenning, Administrator for Continuing Education (936) 291-5332
Post-Secondary Programs
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.
Mario Cotton, Administrator of Recreation Program (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.