High School and Junior High Staff

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6th & 7th ELAR
6th & 7th Grade ELAR
6th Grade Math & Science
6th Math/7th History
AG Teacher
Algebra 1/Financial Math
Athletic Director/ PE Teacher
Biology & IPC
Campus
Chemistry /AP/Forensic Science/Coach
DAEP, Defensive Coordinator, Head Track, & Assistant Powerlifting coach
Director of Special Programs
Dual Credit/Financial Math/BIM
English I/English II
Food Service Manager
Hello, I am Melanie Leonard. I am a registered nurse and certified health science teacher. My nursing career began in 2002 and includes experience in geriatrics, ER, med-surg, management and school nursing. I currently teach Health Science courses to High School students, including Phlebotomy. I have been happily married to Dan since 2006. We have a blended family of 3 grown children and 7 grandchildren. We spend our spare time hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
High School Administrative Assistant
High School Administrative Assistant, Registrar
High School Art
High School History Teacher
High School Paraprofessional
High School Principal
High School Special Education/Head Softball Coach
History/Head Powerlifting Coach
Howdy! My name is Moises Santos, and I am a Music Educator. My passion has always been in the arts, which is why the hardest choice I had to make was whether to major in theater, art, or music in college! Music won out, and I dedicated myself to perfecting not only my abilities, but my teaching method as well. I graduated from Tyler Junior College in the spring of 2013 and Stephen F. Austin University in the fall of 2016. I went on to teach not only music, but core subjects as well. I personally believe that nothing worth doing, is ever easy and that a job done well the first time, does not require a second time. To some I may seem serious, but that usually means that I'm thinking of a new way to improve on something currently in development. So remember, if you don't see me smiling, it's probably because I'm thinking of the next great thing the Mighty Wind Machine Band can accomplish! SANDIE PRIDE, NEVER DIES!
I was born and raised in Grapeland, and graduated from Grapeland High School in 1981. I attended Sam Houston State University to obtain my teaching degree and have dedicated 25+ years of my life to teaching/coaching for Grapeland ISD. I have also worked for the Latexo, Slocum, Neches, and Palestine school districts during my career in education. I retired from teaching/coaching in Grapeland in May, 2022, but returned this year because a certified math teacher was never found to fill my position. I am currently teaching Geometry, Algebra 2, and Precalculus and have approximately 110 students total. I bleed maroon and will always do my best to uphold the wonderful traditions of Grapeland ISD! Go Sandies and Sandiettes!!
Junior High Art/Coach
Junior High History
Junior High Math
Junior High Paraprofessional
Junior High Paraprofessional, Bus Driver
Junior High Principal
Junior High Reading, Physical Education, Athletics
Junior High Registrar
Junior High Secretary
Junior High Teacher
Junior High Technology Applications
Junior High/High School
Kristi Earp, wife to retired Coach Craig Earp, Mom of 5, Nona of 8. Been a teacher since 1987, where I received a BS in education from Baylor University. Loves to be with family, read and play the piano. Been a reading teacher at GJHS since 2014.
Library Aide
Secondary Assistant Principal
Secondary Counselor
Secondary Paraprofessional/Coach
Secondary Sped/Dyslexia
Spanish Lab Paraprofessional
Special Education Teacher
Special Education/Head Baseball Coach
US History/World History
Welcome to English 1 and English 2! My name is Kelli Heath! I am entering my 8th year of teaching. Reading is a passion of mine and I hope to share that passion with my students. This is my first year as a high school teacher, as I have taught the majority of my career in middle school. I am a mom to five and a grammy to three. I love to travel and explore, spend time with my family, and watch students grow. I can't wait to see where this new adventure takes me and the students!