My name is Lynette Miller, and I am the principal at Hastings High School. I have been a proud member of the Alief family for more than 27 years. Before becoming a principal, I taught Business Education and Dance and have served as the Drill Team Director for Hastings Golden Brigade, and I had the pleasure of opening Doc Taylor HS as the director for the Crimson Cadettes. I have also served as Assistant Principal at Albright Middle School and O'Donnell Middle School before transitioning to Elsik High School as the Associate Principal of Instruction and then came back home to Hastings HS as the Coordinating Principal for the past 7 years. GOOOO BEARS! I graduated from Sam Houston State University, where I obtained my Bachelors degree in Business Education and Dance. I also hold a masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. I am proud to serve the community of Alief and the families of Hastings High School where we strive to give every student an exemplary education and lead the way for each child to excel after high school. Hastings Proud!
Administration
Lynette Miller-Coordinating Principal
Bryan Brown-Associate Principal of Instruction- North House
My name is Bryan Brown, and I am the Associate principal at Alief Hastings High School. I have been a proud member of the Alief family for more than 20 years and an Associate Principal for over 7 years. Before becoming an associate principal, I was principal at Killough Middle School for 6 years and an assistant principal at HNGC for three years. I have taught high school English and middle school Social Studies and Health and coached basketball, track and cross-country. I have taught at Alief Taylor, Holub and AMS. I graduated from University of Houston , where I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. I hold a Masters of Science in Educational Leadership from University of Houston Clear Lake.
Email: bryan.brown@aliefisd.net
Tiffany Abrams-Shelton-Associate Principal of Instruction- South House
My name is Tiffany Abrams-Shelton, and I am an Associate Principal of Instruction at Alief Hastings High School. I have been a proud member of the Alief family for more than 14 years and Associate Principal at Alief Hastings High School for over 7 years. Before becoming an Associate Principal, I was a Response To Intervention Teacher and Campus Intervention Teacher at SOAR and Elsik 9th Grade Center. I have also served in the role of Curriculum Coordinator, Assistant Principal Intern, and Assistant Principal. Prior to joining the Alief family, I was a campus Principal for 9 years at a Houston area charter school. I graduated from Texas A&M University at Commerce where I obtained my Bachelors in Sociology Criminology. I also hold a Masters in Educational Administration from Lamar University.
Samantha Chandler- Assistant Principal of Accountability
My name is Samantha Chandler, and I am the Assistant Principal of Accountability at Hastings High School. I have been a proud member of the Alief family for over 27 years and an assistant principal at Hastings for over 8 years. I graduated from the University of Houston, where I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. I also hold a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston and a Masters of Arts in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University. My goal as a campus leader is to prepare students for a life of learning, growth, and purpose by providing a foundation for an impactful future.
Christopher Perkins- Assistant Principal (A-CAS)
My name is Christopher Perkins. I have been a proud member of the Alief family for more than 19 years and Assistant Principal at Hastings High School for over seven years. Before becoming a principal, I taught 6th grade Reading , Language Arts, and Social Studies, 7th grade Literature, and Special Education co-teacher. I graduated from University of Houston with a Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies with and entered ACT Houston alternative teacher certification in 2002. I received my Masters in Education Administration in December 2009. My goal at Hastings High School is to let each student know that whatever career path you choose in life, we are here to support that, but always have a multiple plan and plan for the unexpected. GO BEARS!!!!!
Demetra Hayes- Assistant Principal (CAT-GONZALEZ)
My name is Demetra Hayes, and I am an Assistant Principal at Alief Hastings High School. I have been a proud member of the Alief family since July 2023. Before becoming a principal, I served in HISD and Alvin ISD as an English teacher and testing coordinator. Returning back to HISD in 2019, I served as an Assistant Principal for four years at Lawson Middle School. I graduated from Lindenwood University, where I obtained my Bachelors in Secondary Education, English. I also hold a Masters in Educational Leadership from Capella University. I am a servant leader ready to partner with the teachers, students, community members to move the academic needle and continue to build Alief Hastings High School culture and pride. I have an all-in attitude and transformative leadership style that resonates with the ideal that great learning experiences create life-long learners. Journey to Excellence, Future Starts Here #educationpositive Bears House!
Email: demetra.hayes@aliefisd.net
Veronica Owens- Assistant Principal (GOO-LU)
My name is Veronica Owens, and I am an Assistant Principal at Alief Hastings High School. I have 28 years of educator experience, 18 of which I have proudly served in Alief ISD. Prior to becoming an assistant principal, I taught English, served as department chair, and coached volleyball, basketball, and track. I graduated from the University of Houston-Downtown, where I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and obtained my Master of Education in Administration from Lamar University. As a servant leader, I am committed to fostering an environment in which students and staff believe in their potential, are confident in their abilities, and strive for excellence.
Email: veronica.owens@aliefisd.net
Terrance J. Lawrence- Assistant Principal (LY-OR)
My name is Terrance J. Lawrence, and I am an Assistant Principal at Hastings High School. I have been a proud resident of the Greater Houston Area for more than 26 years, and this is my first year as Assistant Principal at Hastings. Before becoming an assistant principal, I taught Principles of Construction and several other CTE courses throughout my career. I have served as a mentor for countless at-risk students as well as teachers. I graduated from Texas Southern University, where I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration. I completed my Master’s degree in Educational Leadership at the University of St. Thomas. It is my goal to provide an exemplary education for all students in a safe environment. Students, success is waiting on you. All that you must do is show up and do the work. #GOBEARS
Jimmy Ocanas- Assistant Principal (OS-SAN)
My name is Jimmy Ocanas, and I am serving in my 13th year as an Assistant Principal at Hastings High School. I am currently in my 21st overall year of service to the Alief Independent School District. Prior to my time at Hastings High, I served at Youngblood Intermediate school for 8 years, where I taught Language Arts, Reading and Social Studies. I also served in roles as a Trailblazers Program instructor and Reading Interventionist. I graduated from the University of Houston-Downtown, where I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I also hold a Master of Education degree in Educational Administration from Concordia University Texas. I love the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the students that come to school every day.
Email: jimmy.ocanas@aliefisd.net
Patrick McMillan- Assistant Principal (SANTOS-Z)
My name is Mr. Patrick McMillan, and I am an Assistant Principal at Hastings High School. I have been a proud member of the Alief and Hastings family for less than a year and a school leader for over 12 years. Before becoming an assistant principal, I taught Geometry and have served as curriculum specialist, discipline administrator, and instructional specialist in Broward County Public Schools. I graduated from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, where I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. I am also an alum of Florida International University, where I obtained my MBA.