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Meet the Board
The mission of the Galena Park Independent School District is to prepare students to become productive citizens and lifelong learners. The Galena Park I.S.D. School Board members provide direction and promote student success by supporting and celebrating the mission of the District.
Position 3 (Expires 2022)
Term of Office: June 10, 2019 - June 13, 2022
Years of Service: 1997 – Present
Email Address: jmiller@galenaparkisd.com
Occupation: Independent Insurance Agent
Number of Children: 2
Alma Mater(s): Baylor University, Bachelor of Arts; Harvard Divinity School, Bachelor of Divinity; South Texas College of Law, Juris Doctor"As the first person in my family to go to college I am very aware of the importance of education and want to help make sure our students get the very best education possible."
Adrian Stephens - Vice President
Position 1 (Expires 2024)
Term of Office: June 11, 2021 - June 14, 2024
Years of Service: June 2018 – Present
Email Address: astephens@galenaparkisd.com
Occupation: Sales
Number of Children: 3
Alma Mater(s): Prairie View A&M"I have a strong passion for the children in my community. I love being involved with a district that truly puts children’s best interest first. This is my way of being active in my community and I enjoy serving the children, staff, teachers and administrators of GPISD."
Position 6 (Expires 2023)
Term of Office: December 14, 2020 - May 6, 2023
Years of Service: 2019 - Present
Email Address:nesparza@galenaparkisd.com
Occupation: Sales
Number of Children: 2
Alma Mater(s): Galena Park High School, San Jacinto College, University of Houston"I have lived in this community for 46 years and attended schools in GPISD from Kinder through High School. The education I received at GPISD was critical to my success and I want to be able to make sure that all of our kids in our community have access to the same opportunities I had at GPISD."
Wanda Heath Johnson - Board Trustee
Position 2 (Expires 2024)
Term of Office: June 14, 2021 - June 14, 2024
Years of Service: 1998 - 2002 and May 2009 - Present
Email Address: wjohnson@galenaparkisd.com
Occupation: Retired
Number of Children: 2
Alma Mater(s): Fidelity High School, Texas Southern University, Bachelor of Elementary Education and Master of Education"I chose to serve on the GPISD Board of Trustees to make a difference in the education of all students, and to help ensure students learn what is needed to live a viable life in this society."
Position 4 (Expires 2022)
Term of Office: June 10, 2019 - June 13, 2022
Years of Service: 2010 – Present
Email Address: ramongarza@galenaparkisd.com
Occupation: Insurance Agent
Number of Children: 3
Alma Mater(s): Galena Park High School, Class of 1986"I love to give back to the District from which I graduated. Two of my daughters have also graduated from Galena Park, and one is still in school; I feel excited for them to see all the wonderful things that they are going to be part of in life because of their time in this District."
Norma Hernandez - Board Trustee
Position 7 (Expires 2023)
Term of Office: December 14, 2020 - May 6, 2023
Years of Service: 2019-present
Email Address: nhernandez@galenaparkisd.com
Occupation: Retired
Number of Children: 2
Alma Mater(s): University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley and Texas Southern University"I look forward to giving back to the District that has played such an important part in my life."
Herbert Alexander Sanchez - Board Trustee
Position 5 (Expires 2023)
Term of Office: November 18, 2020 - May 6, 2023
Years of Service: 2020- present
Email Address: hsanchez@galenaparkisd.com
Occupation: Small Business Co-Founder
Number of Children: 3
Alma Mater(s): Texas Southern University, Bachelor's in Administration of Justice; Sam Houston State University, Master's in Public Administration"I believe that a strong educational system is the foundation of our community and of our great nation. As a parent to Galena Park I.S.D. students and as a fellow neighbor in our great community, the future of our children is extremely important to me. I look forward to working with my colleagues, teachers, staff, administration, and fellow neighbors to bring about higher quality education and opportunities to all of our children and community members."
Dr. John C. Moore - Superintendent of Schools
"The GPISD Board Members are a dedicated tireless group of individuals who exemplify a tremendous commitment to the children of our community. It is truly a blessing to serve with such a fine group of community members!"