Administration
Shannon Brown, Principal
This is Mrs. Brown's 27th year in education and 6th year with Garland ISD.
She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Elementary Education from Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma and a Masters in School Administration from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. She has taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade in Duncanville ISD, Dallas ISD, and Irving ISD. Mrs. Brown was also a literacy coach for Fort Worth ISD for 3 years before returning back to Irving ISD to be an assistant principal for 4 yrs. She moved to Garland ISD in 2017 and was an assistant principal at Cooper Elementary for the past 5 years.
She has 2 amazing children, her son AJ is a junior at Texas Tech University majoring in Petroleum Engineering. Her daughter, Abby, will be a freshman this year at Sam Houston University majoring in Criminal Justice.
My door is always open so please don’t hesitate to contact me with any concerns you might have. I look forward to meeting each parent, student, and community member at Herfurth Elementary. My focus is for us to deliver the highest quality educational experience through engaging teaching methods, academic excellence, relationship building, and a passionate climate and culture. Working together as partners in education will help empower our Herfurth Broncos into becoming positive, productive, and responsible citizens in this every changing world.
Amy Singh, Assistant Principal
I am honored to be the Assistant Principal of Herfurth Elementary! I consider myself incredibly fortunate to be a part of an amazing campus and community. Relationship building has always been the most important part of my role as an educator, and I am committed to building positive relationships with Herfurth students, teachers, and community members.
This will mark my ninth year in education, and my 2nd year in Garland ISD. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English from Trinity University and my Master of Educational Leadership from the University of Texas at San Antonio. After starting my career by teaching 3rd grade in Houston ISD, I moved back to San Antonio, where I taught 4th grade and 7th grade.
My husband, Daman, and I have been married for 6 years. In August 2023, we welcomed our daughter, Jane! We are very thankful for Jane and are soaking up every moment with her. You have my promise that every decision I make for Herfurth students will be made with the same care and attention that I would give my own daughter. Everything I do at Herfurth will be in service of three priorities: ensuring the safety of Herfurth students and staff, providing high-quality academic instruction, and creating a positive and joyful atmosphere for all.
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to become a Herfurth Bronco! Please do not hesitate to contact me throughout the year. I look forward to working together to make Herfurth a place where all students shine.
Tina Lawrence, Counselor
Tina Lawrence is Herfurth's counselor. Mrs. Lawrence grew up in Garland and has been an educator in the Garland School System for twenty four years. She taught middle school English for three years, and this is her 25th year as a counselor at Herfurth. She received her bachelor’s degree from Southwest Texas State University and her master’s degree in School Counseling from Texas A&M at Commerce. She lives in Rowlett with her husband, two daughters and lab named Ruby.
If she can be of any help to you or your family, please call her between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM at 972-475-7994 or email anytime at cnlawren@garlandisd.net.
Herfurth Admin