Faculty/Staff

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 Dallas 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 Dallas, 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 Dallas ISD and the Dallas County Community College District. College tuition is paid through scholarships provided by the Dallas County Community College District. Books and transportation are paid for through Dallas ISD.