Principal's Office
Shana King, Principal
ph. 512-414-2532 ext. 72081
email: shana.king@austinisd.org
Mrs. 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. She worked as a Science Teacher, Instructional Specialist and Cheerleading Coach for several years and transitioned to the role of Assistant Principal in 2018 and Academy Director in 2022. 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.
Assistant Principal's Office
Eric Ortmann, Assistant Principal - 9th Grade (Cohort 2028)
ph. 512-414-2532 ext. 72001 (Google Voice 512.777.1768)
email: eric.ortmann@austinisd.org
Cynthia Julian, Assistant Principal - 12th Grade (Cohort 2025)
ph. 512-414-2532 ext. 72028 (Google Voice 512.593.8693)
email: cynthia.julian@austinisd.org
Ms. Julian is proud to support Cougar Class of 2025 and 2027 (freshmen with last names that start with A-F). She grew up in the greater Houston area in the small town of Richwood, Texas. She attended University of Houston-Clear Lake and started her teaching career at the high school she graduated from, Brazoswood HS. Later, she moved to the Austin area where she taught Algebra all the way to Calculus and attended graduate school at Texas State University (Go Bobcats). Five years ago, she made her way to Crockett ECHS where she worked as teacher and instructional coach in the math department. In 2020, she began her position as an assistant principal for the class of 2023 and is excited to work with a small group of them again as they near the end of their high school careers and walk across the graduation stage. When she is not spending time with her students she enjoys being with family and friends and going to yoga.
Candace Black, Assistant Principal - 11th Grade (Cohort 2026)
ph. 512-414-2532 ext. 72010
email: candace.black@austinisd.org
Ms. Black is a passionate educator dedicated to helping students discover their best selves so they can share their greatness with the world. She has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Texas (2014) and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Texas State University (2023). Her journey in education began as a student teacher at Crockett in the Spring of 2014. For nearly a decade she had the privilege of serving as a math teacher and coach at Crockett. In 2021, she became the Math Department Chair and has recently accepted the challenge of being an Assistant Principal at Crockett to support both students and teachers in their educational journey. Beyond her professional life, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends as well as indulging in too much TV.
Amy Gonzales, Academic Dean - 10th Grade (Cohort 2027)
ph. 512-414-2532 ext. 72715
email: amy.gonzales@austinisd.org
Caitlin Kender, Academy Director, ECHS Admin
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!).
Counselor's Office
Janice Snyder, Guidance Secretary and Parent Connect
ph. 512-414-2532 ext. 72087
email: janice.snyder@austinisd.org
Geoffrey Harter, Counselor - Cohort 2028
ph. 512-414-2532 ext. 71977 (Google Voice 415-787-0480)
email: geoffrey.harter@austinisd.org
Reggie Castillo, Counselor - Cohort 2025
ph. 512-414-2532 ext. 70517
email: reagan.castillo@austinisd.org
Susan Durham, Counselor - Cohort 2026
ph. 512-414-2532 ext. 72020
email: susan.durham@austinisd.org
Yureimy Arias, Wellness Counselor
ph. 512-414-2532 ext. 72726
email: yureimy.arias@austinisd.org
Jennifer Lamm, Counselor Cohort 2027 (Monday-Wednesday)
ph. 512-414-2532 ext. 73238
email: jennifer.lamm@austinisd.org
Deborah Black, Counselor Cohort 2027 (Wednesday-Friday)
ph. 512-414-2532 ext. 73238
email: deborah.black@austinisd.org
Support Staff
- Administrative Assistant to the Principal, Jennifer Rodriguez - 512-414-2532 ext. 72081
- Receptionist/Sub Coordinator, Susana Perales - 512-414-2532 ext. 20008
- Attendance Clerk, Elian Galzerano - 512-414-2532
- Bookkeeper, Chris Simmons - 512-414-2532 ext. 72070
- Data Processor, Annette Wood - 512-414-2532 ext. 71969
- PEIMS Coordinator, Helen Mendoza-Morales - 512-414-2532 ext. 72048
- Registrar, Kathyuska Batista - 512-414-2532 ext. 72088
- ECHS Coordinator, Jess Dunn - 512-414-2532 ext. 71995
- Project Specialist: ECHS, Bertha Bermudez - 512-414-2532 ext. 54234
- Parent Support Specialist, Michelle Torres - 512-414-2532 ext. 72080
- Graduation Coach, Taryne Hallett - 512-414-2532 ext. 72040
- Project Specialist: 504 Coordinator, Irene Flores - 512-414-2532 ext. 72034
- Special Education Coordinator, Cynthia Coppinger - 512-414-2532 ext. 71985
- Athletic Trainer, Maria Lopez - 512-414-2532 ext. 72043
Instructional Support
- Instructional Coach, Sara Freund - 512-414-2532 ext. 72671
- Instructional Coach, Ana Gabi Garcia - 512-414-2532 ext. 72670
- Library Media Specialist, Josette Thomas - 512-414-2532 ext. 30248
- College and Career Center, Michelle Kailey Snyder - 512-414-2532 ext. 72008
Safety and Security Personnel
- Campus Police/School Resource Officers, Officer Monique Guijarro and Officer Gregorio Guilbe - 512-414-2532 ext. 47882
Catherine Bedell, Nurse
ph. 512-414-2532 ext. 47888
email: catherine.bedell2@austinisd.org
Emilia Salomon, Health Room Assistant
ph. 512-414-2532 ext. 47888
email: emilia.salomon@austinisd.org