Cecilia Davis
Deputy Superintdent of Innovation, Business and Operations

Cecilia Davis has dedicated over 20 years of service to public education as a teacher, mentor, and district administrator.  She joined the Judson ISD family in 2017 as the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction.  In that role, she provided leadership for various departments and led the development of a robust grass-roots curriculum and ensured the implementation of best practices through facilitation of quality professional learning.  Through her work, she has constantly advocated for reinventing and revitalizing practices for growth and student success.  Mrs. Davis' experience and passion will provide Judson ISD with the direction to ensure excellence in all that we do.  Outside of work Mrs. Davis enjoys DIY projects, anything science and spending quality time with her family.  

Mary Duhart-Toppen, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning

Dr. Mary Duhart-Toppen has held a variety of roles at Judson ISD serving as a teacher and department chair for Wagner HS, District Specialist in English, Academic Dean at Judson HS and Principal at Kirby Middle School & Wagner High School. She earned her Doctorate of Education (EdD) degree through Walden University. Dr. Duhart-Toppen has proven herself time and again as an accomplished and respected leader. 

Lacey Gosch, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent of Technology

Lacey Gosch comes to JISD as the Assistant Superintendent of Technology after serving the past seven years as the Chief Academic Officer for Navarro ISD. She has held a variety of roles in the corporate and education industries acting as the Senior Vice President of Nixon State Bank, Executive Director of Technology and Director of Instructional Technology for Southwest ISD. She began her career as a high school teacher, serving Judson High School from 2001- 2003. She earned her undergraduate and Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Baylor University and a Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration from Lamar University. She is currently completing her Educational Doctorate in Learning and Organizational Change at Baylor University. 

Joseph Guidry
Assistant Superintendent of Operations

Joseph Guidry comes to Judson ISD as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources after serving the past twenty years in Southwest ISD and Medina Valley ISD. He has served in public schools as a teacher, mentor, coach and administrator.  His knowledge of educating children and working alongside other educators in the elementary, middle and high school levels gives  him a well-rounded foundation to foster growth and ensure equitable opportunities for our staff.  Mr. Guidry takes every challenge as an opportunity to learn.  He is excited to embrace all of the strong Judson ISD traditions and embark on this new adventure with our District.

Kristin Saunders, Ed.D

Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Curriculum

Dr. Kristin Saunders began her educational career in 1997 and has committed all 25 of those years to the students and families of Judson ISD.  She has built relationships with this community as a teacher, Academic Dean, Assistant Principal and Principal doing everything she can to positively influence the trajectory of children's lives.  Dr. Saunders is a servant leader who is committed to giving back to the District, which has shaped her as a leader.  In this role, Dr. Saunders will support the District's leadership definition and work with campus administrators to heighten their abilities to lead and initiate positive change on their campuses.  She will also lead the charge for the recognition and reward for quality teaching performance through the Teacher Incentive Allotment program.

Nicole Taguinod, Ed.D.

Chief Communications Officer and Talent Management

Dr. Nicole Taguinod began her educational career in Judson ISD as a student teacher at Miller’s Point Elementary School in 2002.  Most of her years in public education have been spent serving the community of Judson ISD as a teacher, campus administrator, and district specialist. She spent two years with San Antonio ISD as the Assistant Director of Testing before returning home to Judson to take on the role of Director of Accountability and Assessment in 2015. In 2020, she was named as the Chief Communications Officer where she leads efforts in providing information and inspiration to staff, students, families, and the broader community.  

Paula Johnson, Ph.D.

Chief of Student Advocacy