Leadership Team
A cross-functional leadership team sets a clear vision for the school, its culture, and what teaching
and learning look like before putting technology in classrooms.
School Goals and Progress
Improve literacy & critical thinking through the use of applications such as Achieve3000 and My Lexia across the content
Increase classroom engagement strategies using major district resources such as Canvas, Nearpod, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Google Workspace for Education
Provide equitable access to learning through the use of Canvas by all staff
Improve parent/home communication through use of tools such as Canvas, HAC, School Messenger, PeachJar, TalkingPoints, and Snap!Connect
SCHool and DIstrict Leadership
Under the strong leadership of Superintendent Magda Hernandez Irving ISD's relationship with Verizon and Digital Promise has flourished. Superintendent Hernandez has implored educators, students, and families to "Think Big", be "Game Changers" and "RISE".
The partnership between the Digital Learning and Technical Services departments in Irving ISD has always been committed to outstanding customer service where students and teachers come first in all decisions.
Principal Curtis Mauricio and his administrative team are dedicated to supporting teachers growing in their journey
At Austin Middle School we have excelled in growing leaders from our Teacher Leader Team. These currently include: our teacher of the year, a district ELAR Specialist, our Dean of Students, and Assistant Principal.
VILS Organization and Teacher Leader Team Lead - Gathers the many creative voices from across the campus and Teacher Leader Team together and sets the goals for the upcoming year
Campus Storyteller and Social Media Team Lead - Shows the community and the world the inspirational impact that Austin Middle School contributes
Campus Tech PD Team Lead - Brings innovative and engaging learning opportunities to their campus in personalized experiences
Meet the Team
Angela Smyers
VILS Organization and Teacher Leader Team Lead
Digital Learning Coach
"Mrs. Smyers is passionate about building capacity in all staff. Creating leaders across the campus shifts the culture of the campus."
Nellie Brooke
VILS Teacher Leader Team Professional Learning Team Lead
8th Grade Social Studies
Ms. Brooke is an 8th Grade Social Studies teacher. She excels at giving students choice in their learning.
Matia BRittman
VILS Teacher Leader Team Storyteller and Social Media Team Lead
AVID Campus Coordinator
Mrs. Brittman has contagious energy and enthusiasm that spread across the campus.