• Assistant Principal
    John Johnson

    Mr. Johnson is the Early College Assistant Principal at H. Grady Spruce CTE High School. He is dedicated to fostering an environment of excellence and growth within the educational community. With a deep commitment to student success, Mr. Johnson is passionate about helping students and educators reach their full potential.

    Mr. Johnson has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Texas State University and a Master's in Education from Southern Methodist University. Mr. Johnson has served as an educator at ¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD since 2014. During that time, Mr. Johnson has worked as a Social Studies teacher, Workplace Learning Coordinator, and Assistant Principal of Social Studies. Mr. Johnson has worked at Rusk Middle School, Seagoville PTECH, and Spruce High School.

    Mr. Johnson's educational philosophy is that all stakeholders need a vested interest in a school. With all stakeholders working together, students will be supported, leading to academic and social success. 

    ECHS Program Coordinator 
    Rachel Burleson
     

    Ms. Burleson is the Program Coordinator for the Early College High School.  She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development and Adolescent Studies from California State University, Fullerton, and began her teaching career in her hometown with the La Habra City School District in 1998.  Soon after, she moved to ¹û¶³´«Ã½app, Texas, where she received her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Texas A & M University, Commerce. For 13 years, she enjoyed her job as a middle school counselor, but when the opportunity arose to become a part of the Early College High School program, her goal was to assist students to achieve academic success, equip themselves with the tools to lead healthy, productive lives, and pursue their highest goals.

     
    Counselor 
    Stephen Pennington
     
     
      
    Mechatronics
    Altaf Hirji
     
    English II and English III
    Brandon Patrick 

      

    Algebra I
    Rachael Reed
     
    Professional Communications/Digital Media 
    Miriam Sharp
     
    Pre-AP World Geography
    Angie Ngo
     
     
     
    U.S. History 
    Kathryn Warren
     
     
    Pre-AP Biology 
    Shawn Youman
     
      
    The program is made possible through the collaborative efforts of ¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD and the ¹û¶³´«Ã½app County Community College District.  College tuition is paid through scholarships provided by the ¹û¶³´«Ã½app County Community College District.  Books and transportation are paid for through ¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD.