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Dana Hill Marchand
Assistant Principal
Dana Hill Marchand was born and raised in Lubbock, Texas, but has lived in the Houston area for the last 17 years. Dana is a proud graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana. At Xavier, she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology, with a minor in History. Mrs. Marchand furthered her education by earning a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Letourneau University. Dana began her educational career with Houston Independent School District (HISD) in 2007. Previously within HISD, Mrs. Marchand served as an elementary teacher and an Educational Diagnostician. Presently, she serves as one of the 12th Grade Assistant Principals and supports the Fine Arts Department as the Math department. Mrs. Marchand loves to travel and spend time with family and friends. She and her husband, Charles Marchand, have one son, Kenneth, a daughter, named Charli, and a chocolate labrador retriever named Bella.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- 12th Grade Administrator (A-L)
- Administrator over CTE, Fine Arts & Electives
- Administrator over Grad Lab
- Administrator over CCMR certification
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Natalie Priwer
Assistant Principal
Natalie Priwer is a dedicated educator with 17 years of experience in the field of education. Over the course of a distinguished career, Ms. Priwer has made significant contributions to various school districts, demonstrating a deep commitment to student success and staff development.
Ms. Priwer began their journey as a high school teacher in Aldine ISD, where they spent four impactful years shaping the minds of students. Recognizing a passion for helping students succeed in mathematics, Ms. Priwer transitioned into a role as a Math Skills Specialist, a position they held for three years. This role allowed Ms. Priwer to work closely with both students and teachers, developing strategies to enhance math instruction and improve student outcomes.
After establishing a strong foundation in teaching and curriculum development, Ms. Priwer took on a leadership role as an Assistant Principal at Kashmere High School in Houston ISD (HISD). This experience provided valuable insights into school administration and further fueled Ms. Priwer's desire to make a broader impact on education.
Following her tenure at Kashmere, Ms. Priwer moved to Tomball ISD, where they served as an Assistant Principal at both the high school and junior high levels for four years. In this role, Ms. Priwer was instrumental in driving academic initiatives and supporting the professional growth of teachers.
In the last two years, Ms. Priwer was brought to Willis ISD as the Associate Principal of Curriculum and Instruction. In this capacity, Ms. Priwer played a key role in shaping the district's curriculum and ensuring that instructional practices met the highest standards of excellence while turning around campus accountability in a 2 years span of time.
Recently, Ms. Priwer has returned to HISD, where her heart lies, as the Assistant Principal at James Madison High School. With a deep commitment to the students and staff, Ms. Priwer continues to strive for excellence, always seeking opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to the betterment of the school community.
Throughout her career, Ms. Priwer has been guided by a belief in the power of education to transform lives. In addition, she continues to achieve this growth and success through her completion of her doctorate in educational leadership in December 2024. Her unwavering dedication to fostering a positive and productive learning environment has made a lasting impact on every school they have served.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- 12th Grade Assistant Principal (M - Z)
- Administrator over Math (Geo, Alg 2, Pre-Cal & Cal)
- Administrator over social media & community events
- Administrator over Gradebook & NG policy
