Athletics Staff

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 23 years 

Current Teaching Position: Athletic Director and Head Football Coach

College/University: B.S. In Exercise & Sports Science at Texas State University. M.S. in Educational Administration from Texas A&M International 

Previous Schools: Texas State University, W.B. Ray High School, Cypress Springs, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, Cypress Woods

Coaching Accolades: Coach Simper's football teams have achieved multiple undefeated district championships and deep playoff runs. They have also been honored with the Houston Touchdown Club's Sportsmanship Award and the National Football Foundation's National Champions Academic Excellence Award.

As an athletic director, Coach Simper has assisted teams in trips to the regional and state tournaments in every team sport, along with numerous individual state championships. Coach Simper is a Past Director of the Texas High School Coach Association, Past President of the Coastal Bend Coaches Association, Past President of the Corpus Christi Coaches Association, and a member of the Greater Houston Coaches Association, Texas High School Athletic Directors Association, and National Interscholastic Association of Athletic Administrators. He has also served on the THSCA Superintendents Advisory Committee and as a mentor with the R.O.C.K coaches mentoring program.

Personal Information: Married to wife, Ashley, and father to sons Luke and Cullen.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 25

Current Teaching Position: Head Girls Basketball/Assistant AD

College/University: University of Tennessee

Previous Schools: Florida; Indiana; Tennessee HS and College

Texas: Clements; Manvel

Coaching Accolades: Record:680-214

2 State Championships

Notable Success as a Player: Former Practice player for Pat Summitt Tennessee Walk-On

Personal Information:  Bryan resides in Mont Belvieu with his beautiful wife, Cher, and daughter, Kennedy. Bryan loves to travel, coach softball and play golf. 

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 6 years

Current Teaching Position: U.S. History

College/University: University of Houston - Masters in Sports Administration 

Notable Success as a Player: Softball: First Team All Conference 2016-2019; NCAA All-Region 2019; NCAA All-American Athlete 2019; AAC Conference Player of the Year 2019 // 2014 graduate of Barbers Hill High School - 1st Team All District 2011-2014; Offensive Player of the Year 2014; TGCA All-State 2014; State Semi-Finalist 2014

Personal Information: Sarah is married to her husband Clay, and they have a son, Luke who will be 1 in December. 

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 20 years teaching/ 5^th year coaching

Current Teaching Position: Math Teacher

College/University:  Sam Houston State University

Previous Schools: Baytown Sterling; The Woodlands High School

Coaching Accolades: District Coach of the Meet three years in a row. Varsity Boys District Champions 2023, Varsity Girls Champion 2024 and 2025.

Personal Information:  Kim is married to Patrick Anders and they have 4 children, with 5 grandchildren. She also raises animals on her farm with 2 longhorns, 2 donkeys, 1 horse and many chickens. Kim also successfully completed 2 Full Iron Man races and 5 Half Iron Man races.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 27 year in education

Current Teaching Position: Special Education Teacher

College/University:  Texas A&M University

Previous Schools: Anahuac, Hardin, Caney Creek, Brazos, Jasper

Coaching Accolades: Fort Bend Herald Coach of the Year

Personal Information:  Wife, Dana is Elementary Principal at Anahuac- Daughter, Macey, Graduate of Sam HoustonSon & Brady, Senior at BH HS.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 32 years

Current Teaching Position: Leadership

College/University: East Central University

Previous Schools: Cedar Park High School

Coaching Accolades: Over 32 years of coaching, have served as an assistant, coordinator, assistant head coach and head coach. Been fortunate to have success across multiple sports. Football coaching career is highlighted by one 5A State Championship and three runner-up titles with four additional semi-final appearances. In the last decade, been part of 102 wins and 27 losses and was named Central Texas assistant coach of the year. Other accolades beyond the gridiron include, state championships in both power lifting and girls golf, and a state runner-up title in baseball. Currently coaching football and track (Shot Put) have coached one state champion in shot put and three additional state meet qualifiers. Also, had an athlete break the Barbers Hill Shot record.

Notable Success as a Player: Played Football and Baseball

Personal Information: Wife: Marybeth Battles, Teacher Barbers Hill High School, Daughter: Raychel Battles, Barbers Hill Alumni and currently a student at Texas State, Son: Shelby Battles currently lives in Barbers Hill and is a Project Engineer.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 26

Current Teaching Position: Athletic Training

College/University: Purdue University

Previous Schools: Plano ISD

Coaching Accolades: 2011 THSCA Athletic Trainer of the Year

Personal Information: Adam is married to his wife, Cara and together they have two sons, Landon and Grant.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 31 

Current Teaching Position: World History

College/University: TCU; Texas State; Master: UH Clear Lake

Previous Schools: Smithville; Bastrop; Terrell; Hempstead; Pas. Memorial; Deer Park; Dickinson

Coaching Accolades: 5A Baseball State Champs; GHFCA Assistant Coach of the Year, Coach of Year: Baseball

Notable Success as a Player: Professional Baseball: Chicago White Sox Org., Collegiate Baseball at TCU

Personal Information: Chris is married to Kelly, a teacher at BH high school. They have three sons Matthew, Tyler, and Cameron. Daughter in Laws are Victoria and Kaitlin and future Daughter in Law Madison Jones.  Granddaughters Cora and Emersyn, and adding Cambrie - all future Eagles!

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 9

Current Teaching Position: English I Inclusion

College/University: BA in English from Lamar University

Previous Schools: Hamshire-Fannett HS

Coaching Accolades: TABC Middle School Coach of the Year 2020-2021

Personal Information: Caity enjoys running, reading, traveling, and spending time with family, including her black lab River.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 36

Current Teaching Position: U.S. History

Colleges/Universities: University of Texas; University of Houston; and Stephen F. Austin State University

Previous Schools: University of Houston; SFA and Kingwood HS

Coaching Accolades: Baseball - 26 years as Head Coach. Has over 550 wins, 2 State Championships, 3 Regional Championships, 12 District Championships. Has been two time Texas HS Coach of the Year, three time Houston Area Coach of the Year. Coached the Texas High School Coaches Association All Star Team, the Greater Houston Area Baseball Coaches Association All Star Team and the South East Texas Coaches Association Baseball All Star Team. Two time State Champion in Cross Country, has also coached Basketball, Football and is currently the Assistant Golf Coach.

Notable Success as a Player: Lettered in and earned All District Honors in Football, Basketball and Baseball at Humble High School. The University of Texas - was All Conference and All American at The University of Texas, made four trips to The College World Series and won the National Championship in 1983. Was drafted three times in the MLB Draft. A member of the Humble High School Sports Hall of Fame and The University of Texas Hall of Honor.

Personal Information: David is married to his wife Terri, they have 4 kids and 2 Grandkids.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 17

Current Teaching Position: 9-12 Special Ed and Girls PE

College/University: BS in Sports and Exercise Science from West Texas A&M University- Played Softball. MS in Kinesiology from Sam Houston State University

Previous Schools: Perryton ISD

Coaching Accolades: 2020 TABC Assistant Coach of the Year. 2021 Softball State Champion. 2018 and 2025 State Appearances in Softball. 2017 and 2025 State Appearances in Basketball

Personal Information: Lacey enjoys golfing, fishing, traveling, and spoiling her 15-year-old dog Maddie.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 34

Current Teaching Position: World History

College/University: Stephen F. Austin University

Previous Schools: Whitesboro; Rusk

Coaching Accolades:Rusk (1991 – 2005); Barbers Hill (2005 – Present)  Coach Ellis is proud of the fact that he has worked for two schools for 14+ years.

Personal Information: Kevin is married for 26 years to his wife Johanna.  Both of his daughters are graduates of Barbers Hill - Brittany, a 2011 graduate and MacKenzie, a 2018 graduate.  His granddaughter, Layken, is entering the 4th grade this year.  Coach Ellis is currently the President of the Houston Chapter of TASO Baseball umpires. 

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 27

Current Teaching Position: PE

College/University: B.S. in Biology - Blackburn College, M.S. in Biology - University of Illinois - Springfield

Previous Schools: Cypress Springs HS; Cinco Ranch HS

Coaching Accolades: 2016 & 2017 District 19-6A Golf Coach of the Year; 5 State appearances with teams and individuals.

Notable Success as a Player: Four years varsity golf in high school and four years collegiately.

Personal Information: Married to wife -Tricia and have a 12 year old daughter - Piper.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 17

Current Teaching Position: Athletic Trainer

College/University: Texas Tech University

Previous Schools: Industrial High School

Personal Information: Tara is married to Sean Freeman and has 2 sons, Koy (14), Ryker (11).

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 16  (12th at Barbers Hill)

Current Teaching Position: Honors Algebra 2 (Team Lead)

College/University: Texas State University 2009 - BS in Mathematics & played Baseball 

Previous Schools: Buda Hays High School

Coaching Accolades: Overall Record - 444-84-3, Barbers Hill Record - 361-56-2; 10 Consecutive District Championships at BH (12 total); BH State Tournament Appearances – 2018, 2021 & 2025 (2013 & 2014 at Hays HS); 2021 BH State Champion (2013 State Champion at Hays HS); 2021 MaxPreps National Champions; 2025 State Runner-Up; 8 time District Coach of the Year; 2020 Coach of the Year (UIL & NFHS); 2021 Coach of the Year (TGCA, SETCA, Houston Chronicle & Baytown Sun); In my 12 seasons as Barbers Hill head softball coach, 37 BH players have moved on to play college softball (19 Division 1 players).

Notable Success as a Player: High School - Two time All-State baseball player at Jarrell High School (2004 State Semi-Finalist) 

Personal Information: Aaron is married to Macy since 2015, with 3 sons, Brooks (8), Brady (6) & Brett (3). He enjoys spending time with my family, playing golf, hunting & camping.

Number of Years of Teaching/Coaching: 24

Current Teaching Position: Inclusion Geometry

College/University: Lee College; Henderson State University

Previous Schools: Henderson State University Volleyball Graduate Assistant; Lee College Assistant Volleyball

Coaching Accolades: Lee College National Runner-Up; Barbers Hill State Runner-Up; TGCA Sub-Varsity Coach of the Year 4A-5A Volleyball

Notable Success as a Player: Lee College 2x All-Conference/All Region Selection; Henderson State All-Conference

Personal Information: Traci is married to Shawn, with two kids, Kacyn and Gage. She enjoys spending time with her family.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 17

Current Teaching Position: Inclusion 

College/University: The University of Texas

Previous Schools: Cedar Park High School

Coaching Accolades: Two Football State Championships and Two Football State Championship Runners-Up

Personal Information: Jason is married, with 4 children.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 6 years Teaching/Coaching

Current Teaching Position: SPED Inclusion World Geography

College/University: Texas A&M University

Previous Schools: Plant City High School, Plant City, FL, Bay City High School, Bay City, TX, Brandon High School, Brandon, FL

Coaching Accolades: 46-23 as a Varsity Assistant, Coached 23 all-district and all-area defensive backs

Notable Success as a Player: Prep-All-American… Led Bay City High School to the 2000 State Championship…Named to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football “Super Team”…Earned All-District 24-4A Honors at cornerback… rated #4 cornerback in the state by Lone Star Recruiting…Member of the Bay City Blackcat Hall of Fame

Texas A&M University…4-year letterman…Defensive MVP/Game MVP Gallery Furniture bowl 2001…All-Big Twelve Honors 2004…#2 All time PBU’s…

Atlanta Falcons (NFL) 2005

Dallas Desperadoes (AFL) 2006

Tampa Bay Storm (AFL) 2007-2011

Personal Information: Married Leslie Kapp-Jones, Daughter’s Brynn Jones , Kylah Jones, Son Dominic Kapp

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 26

Current Teaching Position: Leadworthy

College/University: Tarleton State University

Previous Schools: Flower Mound-Marcus; La Marque; Hillsboro; West

Coaching Accolades: Assistant Football Coach on 2003 & 2006 State Championship Team

Notable Success as a Player: Played football for Tarleton State University

Personal Information: Kevin is married to Apryl, with two sons, Kross and Krew.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 27

Current Teaching Position: Inclusion Biology and Physics

College/University: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at Lamar University. 

Previous Schools: Bridge City MS; Bridge City HS; Barbers Hill MSN

Coaching Accolades: Five Time SETCA Coach of the Year; 2012 CC (BC); 2017 CC (BH); 2023 TF (BH); 2023 CC (BH); 2024 CC (BH).  State Champs in 2004;  State Runners-Up in 2003 and 2005.  33 CC district titles.  (Seven in a row on The Hill).  Eleven state qualifying teams.

Notable Success as a Player: MVP of his HS team his senior year.  Four year letterman in HS CC, three years in TF.  Competed in cross-country at Lamar University.

Personal Information: Cody is married to Lauren, with three kids: Jonah, Anna, and Avery. He enjoys going on trips with his family, spending time with his wife, and running.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 19

Current Teaching Position: Sped/ISS

College/University: University of North Texas

Previous Schools: Liberty; Coppell; Victoria East; Trinity; Cleburne; Giddings; Post; Irving

Coaching Accolades: Previous Athletic Director/Head Coaching experience; SETX All Star Coach; multiple years of postseason experience.

Personal Information:   Children - Jayci - 16; Rylee - 15; Kai - 14; Knox - 12; Taelyn - 10; Payne - 9

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 21

Current Teaching Position: Inclusion SPED Biology

College/University: BA in Kinesiology/Minor Biology - Quincy University, Quincy IL - Played Div. II Soccer all four years

Previous Schools: Hamshire-Fannett MS & HS

Coaching Accolades: 20 years as a head soccer coach; 16 Playoff Appearances; Two Regional Semi-Finalist; Two District Championship; One State Semi-Finalist 260 Career Wins;  Thirteen athletes to play college soccer.

Notable Success as a Player: 1st Team GLVC Player; 2 Year Team MVP; 2 Year Team Captain; and Student Strength and Conditioning Coach. Grafton, WI - Grafton High School 1997 State Champion Girls Varsity Soccer.

Personal Information: Bonnie is married to Clint Landry, and together they have two children, Joseph (13) and Jesse Jean (10). She loves to spend time with family, go to the lake, fish, waters ski, visit Wisconsin ( where her family resides), run, play soccer, swim, listen to music and hang out with friends.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 24

Current Teaching Position: Personal Finance Economics as well as PAL (Peer Assistance & Leadership)

College/University: Bachelor of Science in Education; Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion & Wellness from Emporia State University. Played volleyball and ran track and field and cross-country at Emporia State University.

Previous Schools: Hyde Elementary (4th Grade), Barbers Hill Middle School Language Arts & Coaching

Coaching Accolades: Barbers Hill State Runner-Up in Volleyball, 6th Place at Texas State Track for hurdler I coached

Notable Success as a Player: 

NCAA Woman of the Year for Kansas 1999 (all sports, all divisions), Division II Track and Field Athlete of the Year 1999, Academic All -American of the Year 1999, U.S. Track and Field Coaches Association Hall of Fame 2006, ESU Athletics Hall of Honor 2009, MIAA Conference Hall of Fame, 2012, State of Kansas Sports Hall of Fame 2016. Two-time NCAA Div II National Champion (400m hurdles and heptathlon), Two-time Ken B. Jones MIAA Conference Female Athlete of the Year (1997, 1999); 14-time All-American (1995-1999), Won 18 individual conference championships in track and field, Still holds 3 school recordsIn high school: Gatorade Player of the Year for Kansas for Track & Field 1993-1994; Two-time triple jump state champion, 400 meter state champion, long jump state champion, 1600 meter relay state champion; Team State Championship 1994; Volleyball Captain 1993 with State Tournament Appearance; Graduated Top 10%   

Personal Information: Deandra is married to her husband, Shane McBride, and together they have two children, Madison and Coy.  She enjoys reading, traveling, gardening, volunteering, and spending time with her family.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 20

Current Teaching Position: BIM II

College/University: Texas A&M University-Commerce

Previous Schools: Allen HS

Personal Information: Brian is married to Katie, with two kids, Mason and Emmie. He enjoys coaching his kid's teams and golfing in his spare time.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching:13 years

Current Teaching Position: AP Human Geography and Honors World Geography.

Coaching Position: JV Girls Soccer, Assistant Swim.

College/University: Texas A&M - Corpus Christi

Previous Schools: Corpus Christi Ray; Baytown Sterling

Coaching Accolades: 2021-22 Fellowship of Christian Athletes Outstanding Service Award.

Personal Information: Troy is married to his beautiful wife Megan and has two daughters Emmalyn - 9 and Raelyn - 6.

 Number of Years:  6

Current Teaching Position: Sped Inclusion

College/University: Texas A&M and BA in Communications at Sam Houston State

Previous Schools: Rice Consolidated HS; Baytown Sterling HS

Notable Success as a Player: Played in a National Championship, All Conference, All-American at SHSU. Played college football at Texas A&M and Sam Houston State.

Personal Information: Chance enjoys fishing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 31

Current Teaching Position: Health

College/University: Southern Arkansas University

Previous Schools: Hooks; Texas High

Coaching Accolades: 633 wins as a head coach, 14 District Championships, District Coach of the Year 14 times; Former TABC Board Member; SETCA All Star Coach.

Notable Success as a Player: State Champion in Track (800m and 1600m relay); All District in Basketball (3 years); All Region in Basketball (1); All State in Track (1)

Personal Information: Chris is married to Stacy (Account Executive for Bluum Technology ); one son Bryce who just graduated from Southern Arkansas with a Criminal Justice Degree and is seeking a career in Law Enforcement. 

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 8

Current Teaching Position: World Geography

College/University: Undergraduate: Southwestern University; Masters: Lamar University

Coaching Accolades: 2021 Baseball State Champion; Performance Enhancing Specialization Training Certified, 2025 Baseball State Semifinal

Personal Information: Josh is married to his wife, Jennifer Presnall.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 35

Current Teaching Position: MSN CTE

College/University: Sam Houston State University

Previous Schools: Needville; Karnes City; Burton; La Grange; East Chambers

Coaching Accolades: Football-State Championship and State Runner Up Baseball- Two State championships

Notable Success as a Player: Baseball JUCO National Champions - San Jacinto

Personal Information: Darren is married to Natalie and have two children, Jace and Jenna. Our family enjoys traveling, hiking, and scuba diving.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 12

Current Teaching Position: ISS

College/University: BA in Kinesiology w/ Education at Sam Houston State University

Coaching Accolades: 2021Softball State Champions and Max Preps National Champions; 2024 TGCA Sub-Varsity Coach of the Year, 2025 Softball State Runner-Up

Personal Information: Jared is married to his wonderful wife Kendra, with 4 year old twins, Jaxon and Sophie. He is a recipient of a double lung transplant and enjoys playing with his kids, working out, as well as hunting and fishing in his free time.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 26

Current Teaching Position: Co-Teach U.S. History

College/University: Undergraduate degree from Texas Lutheran University;  Graduate degree from Texas A&M University

Previous Schools: Seguin High School

Coaching Accolades: 2022-2023 TABC Assistant Coach of the Year 

Notable Success as a Player: Played basketball at Texas Lutheran University, starter on two conference championships.

Personal Information: Matt is married to Anne,  with two sons Chase and Jordan.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 17

Current Teaching Position: World Geography

College/University: Sam Houston State University

Previous Schools: Conroe; Hull-Daisetta; Texas City; Page (AZ); Elkhart; Beaumont Legacy; Baytown Lee

Coaching Accolades: AZ 3A North Coach of the Year; Navajo Times Coach of the Year; FCA Southeast Texas Coach of the Year

Personal Information: Mitchell is married to Haley and they have 2 kids, Paisley (12) and Banks (3).  

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 7

Current Teaching Position: Biology

College/University: Stephen F. Austin State University, Lamar University

Previous Schools: Hull-Daisetta; Liberty

Coaching Accolades: SETCA All-Star Coach, Regional Finalists (23-24), State Semi-Finalists (24-25)

 Personal Information: Chase is married with two daughters and a son. He is also a 3rd generation Barbers Hill graduate.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 35

Current Teaching Position: US Government

College/University: Stephen F. Austin State University

Previous Schools: Clear Lake; Deer Park

Coaching Accolades: State Team Tennis Runners-up - 1990, 1992, & 1994. Coach of the Year 14 times.

Notable Success as a Player: D1 College Tennis Player 

Personal Information: Tyler is married to Teri Thames (1983  State Champ – Barbers Hill Girls Basketball)  They have 2 boys, both Barbers Hill graduates – Christian ‘13 (2022 Barbers Hill Hall of Honor inductee) and Zac ‘14.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching:  23/22 (updated since I was doing the other)

Current Teaching Position: Honors Chemistry-10th

College/University:  Texas Tech University 

Previous Schools:  Lamesa HS; Lubbock-Cooper JH; San Angelo Lake View HS

Coaching Accolades:  2021 SETCA Track and Field Coach of the Year

Personal Information:  Stacy is married to Jason, who is also a coach (cross country, basketball).  They are parents to angel baby Seraphina Elizabeth and daughters, Astrid Elizabeth and Bridgette Vivian.  She enjoys reading, cooking, and traveling.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 12th year

Current Teaching Position: Defensive Coordinator/Physical Education Teacher

College/University: Texas Southern University (Bachelor’s and Master’s)

Previous Schools: Coached at Furr High School for 4 years, and Cypress Bridgeland where we reached the Regional Finals twice.

Coaching Accolades: Blessed to be named the 2016 Houston Texans Coach of the Year; where I represented the Franchise at the Pro Bowl. I was able to attend practices, media interviews, luncheons, as well the actual game.

Notable Success as a Player: I was a two-sport letterman in high school in basketball and football; I received a full football scholarship to play at Texas Southern University.

Personal Information: I am a proud family man. Nothing motivates me more than my family, they are my “Why”. God, Family, Football is the order of the direction of my life.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 14

Current Teaching Position: World History

College/University: Master of Science in Sports Administration - Business from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Irish Studies from University of St. Thomas.  Played Volleyball and Golf on scholarship at UST.

Previous Schools: Goose Creek Memorial HS; Houston Lamar HS; Livingston HS

Coaching Accolades: 27 athletes signed to play college volleyball, Three time District Coach of the Year; AVCA 30 under 30; SETCA Coach of the Year, Career Wins: 340 

Notable Success as a Player: Volleyball: N.A.I.A All American; Two time Conference MVP; Two time Conference Tournament MVP; Two time All-Region;  Two time All-Conference; Team Captain; Finished 4th (2009) and 10th (2010) in the nation for hitting percentage; UST Golf Team Captain.

Personal Information: Casey is married to her husband, Ben Veen, and together they have three children, Grayson, Everett, and Audrey. She enjoys going to concerts, and hanging out with her family.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 10 Years

Current Teaching Position: Precalculus, Offensive Coordinator 

College/University:  University of Saint Mary - Leavenworth, KS - Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, Master's in Educational Technology

Previous Schools: Tomball Memorial, Cypress Woods

Coaching Accolades: 2023 Dave Campbell's Offensive Coordinator of the Week, Week 5 - 79 Points vs Klein Cain, 3 Consecutive Offensive Players of the Year 15-6A,14-6A. 

Notable Success as a Player: 4-Year Starter playing Tight End at the NAIA Level, 4-Year Academic All-Conference, and Academic All-American.

Personal Information: Married to my high school sweetheart, Caroline, with two wonderful children, Theodore (4) and Liliana (1)

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 15

Current Teaching Position: 7th and 8th Boys Athletics / Physical Education

College/University: BS Exercise and Sports Science, Texas State University

Previous Schools: Cedar Park Middle School and Lockhart Junior High School

Coaching Accolades: 2015 Football State Champions; 2020 Football State Runners-up

Notable Success as a Player: Participated in High School Football, Basketball, and Track & Field.

Personal Information: Tom is married to Lexie, with two kids, Luke and James.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 13

Current Teaching Position: MSN Girls Coordinator

College/University: Texas A&M University

Coaching Accolades:Two time Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Middle School Coach of the Year.

Notable Success as a Player: Valedictorian; Academic All-State all four years of high school; and TGCA All-State Catcher.

Personal Information: Amber enjoys being out on the boat, going to the gym, and spending time with her boyfriend, family, friends, and her fur babies.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 22

Current Teaching Position: PBL/STEM

College/University: BA in Kinesiology from Lamar University

Previous Schools: Kountze MS; Little Cypress-Mauriceville HS

Personal Information: Chris has been married to his wife Kristina for 21 years. They have two daughters, Bree who is studying Nursing at Lamar Univ. and Maddi a sophomore at BHHS. Coach Baggett enjoys hunting , fishing, and watching the LSU Tigers.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 13

Current Teaching Position: 8th grade science 

College/University: Associates in Business Administration at Lee College and Bachelors in History at the University of Houston-Clear Lake

Previous Schools: Aguirre Jr. High

Coaching Accolades: Multiple Football District Championships; 2022 Basketball San Jac Tournament Champions

Personal Information: Jerry is married to Renata, with three kids, Kyle, Benjamin, and Ryan. He enjoys traveling, going to games, and spending time with family.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 25

Current Teaching Position: Texas History

College/University:  Bachelor's Degree - Alma College; Master's Degree in Curriculum and Teaching - Michigan State University

Previous Schools: New Caney MS; Grand Blanc HS; Troy Athens HS; and was a Head Football Coach at Sterling Heights Parkway Christian in Michigan

Coaching Accolades: MIAC Football Coach of the Year

Notable Success as a Player: All-State football player at Clawson High School.

Personal Information: Todd is married to Kristy, a Language Arts teacher at MSS.  They have three kids, Brady, Kaley, and Lainey.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 10

Current Teaching Position: 7th Science 

College/University: Sam Houston State University

Coaching Accolades: Several District Championship titles in Volleyball, Basketball, Hurdles, Discus, and Shotput.

Notable Success as a Player: Softball State Finalist - 2006; Girls Basketball Leading Rebounder - 2008; Girls Basketball MVP at B.H.H.S - 2008

Personal Information: Britney has one son, Ty Kalis. They both love playing games, sports, floating the river, fishing, and the beach.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 13

Current Teaching Position: 7th Grade Honors Math

College/University: University of North Texas – Denton

Previous Schools: Livingston Junior High

Coaching Accolades:  Multiple district championships in volleyball, basketball, tennis and track & field.

Notable Success as a Player: State finalist in pole vault her senior year of high school; Academic All-State in Volleyball and Basketball; Outstanding Hurdler for multiple years in Track and Field; multiple time Regional Qualifier in hurdles and pole vault; multiple All-State Honorable Mentions in volleyball and basketball; 2006-2007 Bi-District Champion in volleyball; Varsity and UCA All-Star cheerleader.

Personal Information: Lacy has two beautiful girls, Olivia and Sophia, and two dogs:  Hagrid, a chocolate Schnauzer and Blaze, a tan Labradoodle. She also has 18 chickens that her girls have named! She enjoys watching all sports and playing volleyball and fantasy football.  She's also a HUGE Harry Potter fan and has found a love for reading again.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 17

Current Teaching Position: 8th Grade US History

College/University: Lamar University

Previous Schools: Crosby; Needville; Port Neches Groves; Bay City; Kirbyville

Coaching Accolades: 2017 5A State Baseball Champions; 2008 3A State Football Finalist; coached 105 collegiate athletes and eight professional athletes.

Notable Success as a Player: Four time All District selection in football & baseball; 1991 3A State Basketball Championship

Personal Information: Chris is married to Chantae McKeller with 3 children: Jensen, Jett, and Rooks.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 17

Current Teaching Position: Wildlife

College/University: Sam Houston State University

Previous Schools: Pasadena Career and Tech HS

Notable Success as a Player: Played D1 Baseball at McNeese State Univ;  Drafted by the Red Sox out of high school.

Personal Information: Patrick has been married to Julie (BH Teacher) for 19 years.  They have two sons:  Will, a freshman at United States Naval Academy; and Scott (9th Grade - BHHS).

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching/Athletic Training:  12

Current Position: Outreach Athletic Trainer with Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital - Contracts to Barbers Hill ISD

College/University: Bachelor's of Science: Exercise Science & Fitness Management - Lamar University; Master's of Science: Athletic Training - Stephen F. Austin State University

Previous Schools: Seasonal Internship with Sugar Land Skeeters (Space Cowboys)

Personal Information: Ha is married to her husband, Kade Parker, and together they have a daughter, Sage. Ha also serves as Vice President for the Athletic Trainer of the Golden Triangle. 

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 18 

Current Teaching Position: 8th Grade RLA & Professional Communications

College/University: University at Albany/M.Ed Ashford University

Previous Schools: Anahuac ISD; Houston ISD; Southwest Schools

Notable Success as a Player: 1st Team All Conference America East/ W. Basketball for University at Albany

Personal Information: TaNika is married, with three children (18, 11, and 9).  She loves developing student-athletes to reach their full potential.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 12

Current Teaching Position: 8th Grade ELA

College/University: B.A. in English & M.A. Curriculum & Instruction, Angelo State University

Previous Schools: Cedar Bayou Junior, Baytown TX; Ball High School, Galveston TX; Reagan County Middle School, Big Lake TX

Coaching Accolades: XC District Champions 2016, 2022 and 2023; Track District Champions 2022, 2023, and 2024; Track Regional Qualifier Athletes 2018, 2019; Track State Qualifier Athlete 2019

Notable Success as a Player: Regional Qualifier - Cross Country; District Champion - High Jump; Three time Regional Qualifier - Track

Personal Information: Amy loves her family and friends, reading, and running.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 23

Current Teaching Position: PE

College/University: East Texas Baptist University

Coaching Accolades: Numerous former student-athletes go on to the college and professional level

Notable Success as a Player: All ASC Pitcher and All Academic ASC at ETBU

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 9

Current Teaching Position: Physical Education 7th and 8th

College/University: Sam Houston State University

Previous Schools: Edward Franklin Green and Baytown Junior

Coaching Accolades: 2022 GCCISD Assistant Coach of the Year

Personal Information: Ariel is married to Caleb and has 2 kids, Cooper and Piper. Ariel loves being with family and hanging out. 

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 6

Current Teaching Position: Career & Technology Education - Middle School

College/University: BA in Interdisciplinary Studies at University of Houston

Previous Schools: Cedar Bayou Junior School

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching/Athletic Training:  4

Current Position: Athletic Trainer - Houston Methodist

College/University:  University of Texas at Arlington; Stephen F. Austin State University

Previous Schools: Lufkin ISD

Personal Information: Zach is married to his wife, Mollee, and together they are blessed with their daughter, Breana, born last February. Their home is also filled with the joyful energy of their two dogs, Dan and Chloe. Zach enjoys fishing, traveling with Mollee, and staying actively involved with their church family.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 12

Current Teaching Position: 8th Science

College/University: Texas State University

Previous Schools: Edward Franklin Green Junior School; George H. Gentry Junior School; and Horace Mann Junior School

Personal Information: Christy enjoys spending time with her family and traveling the world.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 5

Current Teaching Position: MSS 7th Grade Science; Boys Athletics

College/University: Univ. of Houston Downtown - Bachelor of Science Interdisciplinary Studies; Minor in Psychology

Previous Schools: Huffman ISD

Coaching Accolades: 2024-2025 Inaugural Season Boys Soccer (7th and 8th)

Notable Success as a Player:  1993 Clark High School, Las Vegas, Nevada - State Champions - Boys Basketball

Personal Information: I am married to my best friend Tammy of 29 years and together we have three children.  Tyler, our oldest son is a Navy veteran and married with a 3-year old daughter, Ms. Magnolia Ann.  Eric, our middle son, works in the oil industry while discovering life's secrets.  Ashley, our youngest, is a college student, but still our Princess!  We also have in our home the world's biggest lap dog, Faith, who is a Great Dane.  Glad to be an Eagle!

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching:  13

Current Teaching Position:  7th grade Texas History

College/University:  BA - Cal State Northridge,  Masters - University of the Rockies

Previous Schools: Fairview Jr High, Sterling High School

Coaching Accolades:  Assistant Head Coach for Texas in the Texas-Louisiana Border Wars. 

Notable Success as a Player: 1999 Cops n Jocks  award

Personal Information:  Love spending time with my wife and 3 daughters. Spend a lot of time out at the golf course. 

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 27

Current Teaching Position:  Texas History 

College/University: Harding University

Previous Schools: Clear Creek ISD

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 27

Current Teaching Position: Texas History

College/University: Howard Payne University- Played Basketball

Previous Schools: Anahuac; Lockhart; Jasper; and Bridge City

Personal Information: Tony has three children, Tanner, Callie, and Caleb. He has been at Barbers Hill for the last 10 years.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 11

Current Teaching Position: Career & Technology Education/ Science

College/University: Texas State

Previous Schools: Cedar Bayou Jr.; Anahuac

Notable Success as a Player:  Played volleyball at Navarro College and Lee College.

Personal Information: Taylor is a former  Barbers Hill graduate.  She is married to Kyle Leggett who have two children together, Heidi Jo and Clay, who will be fourth generation Barbers Hill Eagles.

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 16

Current Teaching Position: 8th grade Math/Algebra I

College/University: Lamar University

Previous Schools: Brabham Middle School in Willis, TX

Coaching Accolades: Softball State Finalist 2017 Willis HS (assistant coach)

Notable Success as a Player: Softball, State Semi-Finalist 2001 at PNGHS; State Finalist 2004 at PNGHS; played 2 years at Lamar State College-Port Arthur

Number of Years Teaching/Coaching: 12

Current Teaching Position: Texas History

College/University: Texas State

Personal Information: Jordan is married to Mrs. Gibson-Stelly who also teaches at The Hill as a first grade teacher at Elementary North. They are excited to have their 1 year old attend multiple sporting events this year.  He loves to spend time with his wife and son, hunt, fish, and be outdoors.