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 16th 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
Vanessa Hernandez
My name is Vanessa Hernandez and I am so excited to join the Handley STEM family this year to serve as one of your Assistant Principals. 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.
Assistant principal
Tedria Runnels
My name is Tedria Runnels. I’m excited about this new experience as an assistant principal at Handley STEM Elementary School! I have a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Langston University and a Master’s in Educational Administration, Curriculum, and Supervision from the University of Oklahoma. I was born and raised in Oklahoma and I have served twenty-five years working in education.
My journey started as a teacher in Oklahoma. I taught for two years in Oklahoma and then I moved to Texas. I taught for four years in Richardson Independent School District and six more years after moving back to Oklahoma. My administrative background includes thirteen years of experience in Oklahoma and two years in Garland Independent School District.
I enjoy helping people and as a leader, I’m committed to continue the work that supports the success of teachers and students at Handley Elementary School! My favorite quote is, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” -Dr. Martin Luther King.