• Student learning in Fine Arts
• Campus Improvement Team
• Title 1
• Parent Teacher Association
• Department Head Meetings
• Administrative Meetings
• Budget
• Discipline Appeals

Mrs. Hines is entering her 25th year with Garland ISD and fully embraces the honor of serving her fifth year as Principal of Garland High School. Her previous experience in Garland includes serving as Principal of Austin Academy, Assistant Principal of Garland High School, a science educator at Naaman Forest High School, district ESL Instructional Support, and a middle science school teacher at Brandenburg. Mrs. Hines is married to her husband, Corey, and is a proud step-mom of Carson (age 13). In their spare time, they enjoy going to the movies, traveling, watching sports, and making meals at home. Mrs. Hines enthusiastically supports the culture and tradition of Garland High School and looks forward to continuing to build off of the multitude of strengths and successes to best serve the students and community.

• Student learning in Social Studies
• LOTE
• ESL/LPAC Administrator
• AVID
• Testing Administrator
• Bell Schedules
• Student Lunch Schedule
• T3 Agendas
• AVID Admin
• Skylert
• New Teacher Mentor Assignments
• PLC's
• Student IDs
• Discipline (F-L)

Dr. Fegraeus is very excited to be a part of the Garland High School family, joining GHS as an assistant principal in August 2016. She graduated from Baylor University and spent 16 years prior to 2016 as a middle school and high school math teacher and testing coordinator. Twelve of those years were spent teaching students in Garland ISD. Dr. Fegraeus earned her Master’s degree in Educational Administration in 2004 from Texas A&M Commerce, and she earned her Educational Doctorate from Dallas Baptist University. Dr. Fegraeus is very looking forward to an amazing year of helping students and teachers!

Gig ‘Em, Owls!

• ECHS administrator
• Student Learning in Math
• College Career Military Readiness Administrator/TSI-A
• Master Schedule
• Skyward/Gradebook
• Counselor AP
• GT/NMSI AP
• TTESS/CWT
• PLCs
• Discipline Support

Mr. Klement is looking forward to continuing to serve the students and faculty of GHS, but now as Assistant Principal. His previous experience includes RTI Facilitator and 1:1 Instructional Coach here at GHS, and teaching math at Sachse and Sulphur High School (Southwest Louisiana). Mr. Klement grew up in the GISD system and graduated from NFHS. He went on to get his Bachelors Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education from McNeese State University and his Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. Outside of school, Mr. Klement enjoys quality time with his wife and 5 children. Some of the Klement family's favorite hobbies include playing/watching sports, board and card games, reading, building with Lego, puzzles, gardening, being outside, and traveling. 

Mr. Klement is honored to work with the wonderful math department, help lead our ECHS program, and provide opportunities for students to earn their CCMR (College Career Military Readiness). Let's have a great school year working together!

• Student Learning in English Language Arts and Reading
• Student Learning in Science
• Dallas County Promise
• Positive Behavioral and Intervention and Supports
• Attendance/PEIMS Administrator
• Teacher Duty Schedule
• Loss of Credit
• TTESS/CWT
• Substitutes
• Staff Shirts
• Discipline (A-E)

Dr. John Poynter is beginning his 30^th year in education.  He joined GHS during the 2015-2016 school year, after being in the GISD Student Services Department since 2007-2008. Prior to this, he spent 10 years in Mesquite ISD and 4 years in Dayton ISD. In his career thus far, he has served in several roles. He was a History teacher at both the middle school and high school levels, a coach and an assistant principal at both levels and a central office administrator.

Dr. Poynter graduated from Kent State University with his Bachelor’s degree and Texas A&M Commerce with his Masters and Doctorate.

Dr. Poynter has three amazing children: Kenzie, Jace and Greyson. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting and the outdoors, working out and being active, coaching his kids, watching sports and traveling whenever possible.

Dr. Poynter is extremely excited to be working with the students, parents and staff here at GHS and is looking forward to a great year.

"GIG ’EM, OWLS!!!"

• Students Learning in Special Education
• Students Learning in Family and Consumer Science
• Students Learning in Career and Technology
• Testing/IGC Administrator
• Section 504/Dyslexia Administrator
• Go Center Administrator
• Home visits 
• Achievement Academy
• Para Supervision 
• Attendance 
• ALFTA-Intervention 
• Loss of Credits/Exemptions
• ENG I PLC’s
• Discipline S-Z

Ms. Rischer has been working at Garland High School since 2013 in many different capacities. She received her undergraduate degree from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas, and her Masters of Education in School Administration from Concordia University of Texas. Ms. Rischer believes every student needs a champion, and she is dedicated to being just that for all in need.

• Student learning in Languages other than English
• PE/Health/ISS
• Facilities
• TTESS/CWT
• PLCs
• PBIS-2
• Technology Admin 1:1
• Weapons/Canine Searches
• Fire drills/Lock downs
• Inclement weather drills
• Key/Access cards
• Discipline (M-R)

Mr. Thomas is an Assistant Principal at Garland High School. He has been an educator in GISD for the past 16 years. His experience in Garland ISD includes serving as a math teacher, technology applications teacher and boys athletics coach at both Sellers Middle School and Lyles Middle School. Mr. Thomas has been an Assistant Principal at Sellers Middle School for the past 4 years and is excited to join the GHS administrative staff.  He looks forward to working with the school community and all stakeholders at Garland High School.