Administration
Principal
It is with great pride and excitement that I serve as your principal. I have had the privilege of serving Handley as one of the assistant principals for the past three years and it has been one of the best experiences in my educational career. I am honored to continue the work of serving Handley's scholars, staff, and community.
My educational journey includes a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and Masters in Educational Administration from the University of North Texas. This is my 20th year in education and I have served them all in the Garland Independent School District. My educational career consists of a classroom teacher at Freeman Elementary, Instructional Support Teacher, Instructional Design Facilitator, and Assistant Principal at Lister Elementary and Handley Elementary.
Great things continue to happen at Handley and it is an extreme honor to continue the work of transforming lives today, for a successful tomorrow.
Your Proud Principal,
Mrs. Sharonda Brown
Assistant principal
My name is Vanessa Hernandez and I am so excited to be a part of the Handley STEM family this year to serve as your Assistant Principal. I am proud to be a product of GISD. I attended Shorehaven Elementary K-3, Kimberlin Academy 4-5, Austin Academy, and Garland High School. I still give a hoot! My children have all attended Garland ISD schools as well! I also have one granddaughter. I hold a bachelor' s degree from Texas State University, a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies both from the University of Texas at Arlington. I have been in education since 2007 in Garland ISD as a bilingual 1st grade, 4th grade and 5th teacher, interventionist and curriculum support teacher for Math.