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Michael Jung
Principal
Michael Jung is the principal of North Forney High School. He graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies and received his Master of Education in Educational Administration from The University of Texas at Austin. He began his teaching career in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and continued teaching & coaching in Austin ISD. Mr. Jung taught mathematics and coached football, basketball, and track. He served as the STEM assistant principal at W. Charles Akins High School prior to arriving in Forney, TX. This will be Mr. Jung's 5th year at North Forney High School. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and watching football.
Join Mr. Jung for Coffee with the Principal during the 22-23 school year!
Sonya Bannister - Mr. Jung's Secretary
469-762-4210 ext 4300
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Todd Hopkins
Deputy Principal
Todd Hopkins is the 10th-12th Grade Deputy Principal of North Forney High School. He graduated from West Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of General Studies and received his Master of Education from Stephen F. Austin University. He began his teaching career in Garland ISD and continued teaching & coaching in Mabank ISD and Huntington ISD. Mr. Hopkins taught mathematics and coached football, powerlifting, baseball, and track. He served as an athletic director, assistant principal, and campus principal at Huntington ISD and Bryan ISD prior to arriving in Forney, Texas. This will be Mr. Hopkins' 7th year at North Forney High School. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and six kids.
Jennifer Springer - Mr. Hopkins' Secretary
469-762-4210 ext 43025
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Floyd Webb
Assistant Principal (Serving Students With Last Names: A - ED)
Shantell Oyedokun - Mr. Webb's Secretary
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JoNeita Kelly
Assistant Principal (Serving Students With Last Names: EG - LAM)
JoNeita Kelly is an assistant principal at the North Forney High School 10th-12th Grade Center. She graduated from Texas A&M University - Commerce with a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies and earned her Master of Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Educational Leadership from The University of North Texas. She began teaching in Terrell ISD and continued teaching in Quinlan ISD and Allen ISD before moving to Forney. Ms. Kelly taught a variety of Social Studies subjects and coached cheer and drill teams throughout the course of her career. Her passion for curriculum & the study of history led her to serve as the Texas History Day local coordinator and History Club sponsor while in Quinlan. Recently, Ms. Kelly was a member of the Social Studies Leadership Team at North Forney and also served as the campus Instructional Technology Specialist. This will be Ms. Kelly's 5th year at North Forney High School. In her spare time, she enjoys crafting, listening to audio books, and spending time with her son.
Jennifer Maoga - Ms. Kelly's Secretary
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De'Andrea Smith
Assistant Principal (Serving Students With Last Names: LAN - RIV)
De'Andrea Smith is an assistant principal at the North Forney High School 10th-12th Grade Center. She graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelors of Arts and a Master of Science in Criminology. She began her teaching career in Mesquite ISD. Ms. Smith served as a Special Education and Credit Recovery teacher prior to arriving in Forney, TX. This will be Ms. Smith's 5th year at North Forney High School. The first three years at North Forney, Ms. Smith served in the role of School Counselor. In her spare time, she loves reading and spending time with her daughter.
Olivia Drayton - Ms. Smith's Secretary
469-762-4210 ext 43026
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Janis M. Grace
Assistant Principal (Serving Students With Last Names: RO - Z)
Janis M. Grace is an assistant principal at the North Forney High School 10th-12th Grade Center. She graduated from the University of North Texas and earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science, with emphasis on Mediation, Behavior Science, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Mrs. Grace earned her Masters of Education Leadership and Policy Studies from The University of Texas at Arlington. Her teaching and coaching career began in Richardson Independent School District. Mrs. Grace taught Social Studies courses, coached basketball and volleyball, and was the director of her own track club for ages 4-21 sanctioned by the Texas Athletics Ametuer Federation and US Junior Olympics. Before arriving at Forney Independent School District, Mrs. Grace served as Assistant Principal intern in Richardson Independent School District. This will be Mrs. Grace's 8th year at North Forney High School. Mrs. Grace's hobbies include officiating sports, emerging herself in spiritual enrichment, and indulging in self-care. Her long-standing hero is her mother.
Yuomiko Paige - Ms. Grace's Secretary
469-762-4210 ext 43051
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Jason Mood
Deputy Principal
Jason Mood is the 9th Grade Center Deputy Principal for North Forney High School. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering and received his Master of Science in Educational Technology & Leadership from Texas A&M-Commerce. He began his teaching career at South Garland High School in Garland ISD where he taught mathematics for 7 years. He served as the Ready 1:1 Instructional Technology Coach for South Garland High School for 3 years prior to arriving in Forney, TX. This will be Mr. Mood's 4th year at North Forney High School. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, watching sports, and playing video games.
Stephanie Hager - Mr. Mood's Secretary
469-762-4210 ext 43024
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Dr. Djara Patton
Assistant Principal (Serving Students With Last Names: A - M)
Dr. Djara Patton is an assistant principal at North Forney's 9th Grade Campus. She graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelors in Business Administration and graduated from Stephen F. Austin University with a Masters in Educational Leadership along with her Superintendent Certification. She received her Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. She began her teaching career in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. In her years of experience, Dr. Patton has served as a Business Education teacher/assistant basketball and track coach, Instructional Technology Specialist, District Testing Coordinator and Dean of Instruction. Prior to arriving in Forney ISD, Dr. Patton served as House Principal at Lowery Freshman Center in Allen ISD. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children and watching sports.
Epiphany Mercadel - Dr. Patton's Secretary
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Kayla Childress
Assistant Principal (Serving Students With Last Names: N - Z)
Kayla Childress is an assistant principal at North Forney's 9th Grade Campus. She graduated from American Public University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. In addition, she has earned a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Study from The University of Texas at Arlington. She began her teaching career at Grand Prairie High School teaching on level and advanced English. Mrs. Childress joined Forney ISD in 2014 as an English Teacher and transitioned to Coordinator of Intervention and Assessment. This will be Mrs. Childress' 5th year at North Forney High School. She spends her spare time with her husband and three children.
Priscilla Narez - Mrs. Childress' Secretary
pmnarez@forneyisd.net
469-762-4210 ext 43027
