Crockett Administration
Shana King, Principal
Class of 2027 12th Grade Co-Administrator
ph. 512-414-2532 ext. 72081
email: shana.king@austinisd.org
Ms. King holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Texas at Austin. She fell in love with Crockett in college while working as an intern in the science department. Since 2009, she transitioned between Science Intern, Teacher, Instructional Specialist, Cheerleading Coach, Assistant Principal and Academy Director before being named Principal in the summer of 2023. Outside of the school day she enjoys spending time with her husband and pets, showing her Cougar P.R.I.D.E. at athletic and fine art events, working out, and relaxing in nature.
Caitlin Kender, Academy Director
Class of 2027 12th Grade Co-Administrator
ph. 512-414-2532 ext. 57511
email: caitlin.kender@austinisd.org
Ms. Kender is originally from Lubbock,TX where she played volleyball in college before making her way to the DFW area as a Special Education Teacher's Assistant, middle school AVID teacher and coach, then AVID District Director. In 2021, she joined Austin ISD as a Professional Learning Coordinator and then as Assistant Principal at Eastside ECHS. Ms. Kender also serves as an AVID Staff Developer for AVID Center training educators in the Fostering Equitable & Engaging Classrooms and Site Leaders communities of practice. In her free time, you can find her outside with her three dogs, on Facetime with her 2-, 5- and 6-year-old nieces and nephew, playing volleyball and enjoying time with her wife (who's also an AISD Assistant Principal!).
Dexter Bedgood, Assistant Principal
Class of 2029 10th Grade Administrator
ph. 512-414-2532 ext. 30013
email: dexter.bedgood@austinisd.org
Katy Eyberg, Assistant Principal
Class of 2030 9th Grade Assistant Principal
ph. 512-414-2532 ext. 72422
email: katherine.eyberg@austinisd.org
Ms. Eyberg was born and raised in El Paso, TX. She first moved to Austin to enroll at the University of Texas, where she earned a BA in English and secondary teaching certificate through the UTeach-Liberal Arts program. Ms. Eyberg spent eight years teaching all sorts of English classes—including a couple years in teaching multilingual learners in Thailand! She then earned her MEd from the University of Texas Principal Leadership Academy and moving into administration. She spent four years as an assistant principal at Garza Independence High School, also in Austin ISD, before becoming a Crockett Cougar. Ms. Eyberg is passionate about the transformative power of education and believes her role is to help create the conditions for transformation by supporting students, families, and staff. She is very excited to be at Crockett. In her free time, Ms. Eyberg dabbles in many hobbies, including cooking, yoga, bicycling, reading, puzzling, gardening, writing, learning the clarinet, learning Spanish, visiting museums, traveling, and taking many pictures of her tuxedo cat, Bob Dylan.
Eric Ortmann, Assistant Principal
Class of 2028 11th Grade Administrator
ph. 512-414-2532 ext. 72001 (Google Voice 512.777.1768)
email: eric.ortmann@austinisd.org
Eric Ortmann has been an AISD educator since 2011, starting his career at Webb Middle School as a math tutor before becoming a special education inclusion teacher. Across 4 schools, he has taught special education and general education math for students in grades 5-12 and has served as an instructional coach and department chair at the middle and high school levels. A significant part of his educator identity has been directly informed by his time spent coaching, predominantly in soccer: the individual development of people, the building of teams, the creativity and joy of playing, and the daily opportunities to get better and exceed expectations.
Eric currently supervises the Special Education department at Crockett Early College High School, a team of 40+ caring, dedicated humans that he is incredibly proud to be connected to. Additionally, he supports all students with the intent to grow them as communicators, decision makers, and humans as they try to find their purpose and formalize their plans for life after high school.
Outside of his work, Eric loves soccer, swimming, funny stories, and his family.
Support Staff
- Administrative Assistant, Priscilla Aguilar - 512-414-2532 ext. 72510
- Attendance Specialist, Elian Galzerano - 512-414-2532 ext. 73829
- Asst. Management Principal/Bookkeeper, Chris Simmons - 512-414-2532 ext. 72070
- Data Processor & PEIMS Clerk, Annette Wood - 512-414-2532 ext. 71969
- Registrar (A-L), Valarie Garza - 512-414-2532 ext. 71588
- Registrar (M-Z), Kathyuska Batista - 512-414-2532 ext. 72088
- ECHS Coordinator, Jess Dunn - 512-414-2532 ext. 71995
- Parent Support Specialist, Michelle Vaca- 512-414-2532 ext. 72080
- Graduation Coach, Taryne Hallett - 512-414-2532 ext. 72040
- 504 Coordinator, Irene Flores - 512-414-2532 ext. 72034
- Special Education Coordinator, William Johns+ Tash Thompkins - 512-414-2532 ext. 72049
Instructional Support
- Instructional Coach, Sara Freund - 512-414-2532 ext. 72671
- Instructional Coach, Lauren Smith - 512-414-2532 ext. 59770
- Library Media Specialist, Josette Thomas - 512-414-2532 ext. 74124
- College and Career Center, Michelle Kailey Snyder - 512-414-2532 ext. 72008
Safety and Security Personnel
Campus Police/School Resource Officers, Officer Peter Fleming - 512-414-2532 ext. 47882
Kristy Bordine, Registered Nurse
ph. 512-414-2532 ext. 47888