Jessica Elrod

I serve as the Campus Athletic Director and Girls’ Coordinator at Hopewell Middle School, where I coach volleyball, basketball, and track. I earned my bachelor’s degree from the University of Montana in 2006 and moved to Texas with my husband in 2007. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my two children, three dogs, and two cats. In my free time, I love to travel and attend sporting events. 

Troy Spinelli

I am the Boys Coordinator at Hopewell Middle School. My Coaching duties include Head Football Coach, 7th grade Boys Basketball Coach, and Track. I am also a certified personal trainer and leads strength and conditioning courses at Hopewell. 

Kaylie Alvarez

Taylor Boettcher

This is my 9th year as an educator. I am from Cameron, Texas originally, but moved to Chicago, Illinois where I graduated from Northern Illinois University. I also met my husband, Patrick, while in Chicago. We have two beautiful children. Luke is at Stony Point High school this year, and Layla is at Hopewell Middle School too. We moved back to Texas in 2018. As a family, we love traveling, sports, and being together playing games and hanging out. This year I also am going to be coaching volleyball, basketball, track, and cheer. Go Hornets! 

Melissa Blasingame

Coach B brings over 10 years of cheer coaching experience and is currently in her 9th year teaching at Hopewell Middle School. She is a former collegiate cheerleader, where she proudly served as Captain.

Coach B is Certified through USA Cheer and holds UIL certifications in Spirit, Concussion, and Safety, as well as CPR, First Aid, and AED certification. 

Claudia Gonzalez

Max Hargrove

I've had the wonderful privilege to serve as a coach at Hopewell for 12 years. One of my favorite quotes on the importance of sports for our youth comes from Xavier University;

"It can teach some of the most fundamental and important human values: dedication, perseverance, hard work, and teamwork. It also teaches us how to handle our success and cope with our failure. So, perhaps the greatest glory of sport is that it teaches us so much about life itself." 

Samara Hargrove

I serve as the Head Cross Country and Track Coach at Hopewell Middle School, where I also teach science and lead the 7th Grade Level. I earned my bachelor’s degree from the Texas State University. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my husband, MR./Coach Hargrove who also teaches and coaches at Hopewell, our three sons, and our immediate family. In my free time, I love to travel, read, run, and create/build. 

Gregory Jacob

Rene Lawson

Hi, I'm Coach Lawson, and I'm excited to begin my first year here at Hopewell Middle School! I'm originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, and sports have been a big part of my life, with football being one of my main focuses. I have a strong passion for making a positive impact and serving as a role model for the younger generation, which is why I'm so thrilled to be part of the Hopewell community. 

Mattie Martin

Isabella Tresca

Matias Patino