• 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 ISD School Board members provide direction and promote student success by supporting and celebrating the mission of the District.

     

    Noe Esparza - President

    Position 6 (Expires 2026)
    Term of Office: May 15, 2023 - June 8, 2026
    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."

     

    Noe Esparza  

    Norma Hernandez - Vice President

    Position 7 (Expires 2026)
    Term of Office: May 15, 2023 - June 8, 2026
    Years of Service: 2019 - Present
    Email Address: nhernandez@galenaparkisd.com
    Occupation: Retired Educator
    Number of Children: 2
    Alma Mater(s): University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley: Bachelor of Business Education and Texas Southern University; Master of Education

    "I enjoy serving on the Board of Trustees for GPISD and giving back to our students, staff, and community. As a former Galena Park High School Teacher/Registrar of 38 years, I have seen the importance of a high quality education. Both of my daughters, Terri (Drill Team Director for Humble ISD) and Cathy (KPRC News Reporter) are proud graduates of GPHS (c/o 2000 & 2005 respectively)."

     

     

    Norma Hernandez  

    Ramon Garza - Secretary

    Position 4 (Expires 2025)
    Term of Office:  June 13, 2022 - June 9, 2025
    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."

     

    Ramon Garza  

    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."

    Wanda Heath Johnson

     

    Adrian Stephens - Board Trustee

    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 interests first. This is my way of being active in my community and I enjoy serving the children, staff, teachers and administrators of GPISD."

     

    Adrian Stephens  

    Linda Clark Sherrard - Board Trustee

    Position 3 (Expires 2025)
    Term of Office: June 13, 2022 - June 9, 2025
    Years of Service: 2022 - Present
    Email Address: lsherrard@galenaparkisd.com
    Occupation: Retired
    Number of Children: 3
    Alma Mater(s): Galena Park High School, Class of 1970, Texas Southern University, Bachelor's in Education and Master's in Administration and Supervision

    "Education has been a lifelong calling for me personally and professionally.  I consider it a great privilege to serve the children and community of Galena Park ISD as a trustee.  I am committed to advancing the mission of public education for our children to ensure their success as products of this district. "

    Linda Sherrard headshot  

     

    Jose Jimenez - Board Trustee

    Position 5 (Expires 2026)
    Term of Office: May 15, 2023 - June 8, 2026
    Years of Service: 2023 - Present
    Email Address: jose.jimenez@galenaparkisd.com
    Occupation: Insurance Agent
    Number of Children: 2
    Alma Mater(s): Community College of the Air Force, Associate of Applied Science
    University of Houston, Bachelor of Business 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 for all of our children and community members. "

    Jose Jimenez

    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!"

    Dr John Moore