Leadership Team

Nichole Gardner, M.Ed.
ngardner@splendoraisd.org

Nichole Gardner began teaching in Splendora ISD in 2009 at Greenleaf Elementary. She served as a special education teacher for three years, taught 5th-grade reading for two years, and then transferred to Splendora Junior High. During her time at SJH, Mrs. Gardner has had the opportunity to serve as a special education inclusion teacher, a special education behavior teacher, and a cheerleading coach. She also served as Engagement Leader for the Special Education Department, a Design Team member, an Assessment Focus Group member, and participated in Exceptional Leaders Academy I & II.

Mrs. Gardner earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Sam Houston State University in 2007 and a Master’s in Educational Administration from Lamar University in 2022. She and her husband, Grant, have two sons, Gunner and Graham, who attend Splendora ISD.

Megan Durtche, Ed.D.
Safety and Behavior Coordinator
mdurtche@splendoraisd.org

Megan Durtche is an educator, wife, mama of two sweet little ones, and a servant of the community! On any given day, you can find her working with students and their families, supporting educators, running her kids to practice, or cooking delicious meals! A lover of the outdoors and native Alaskan, adventure is in her blood. Dr. Durtche has been involved in education in one form or another for over 15 years. She looks forward to joining the Coleman Campus family and is excited to give back to the most precious citizens of Splendora!

Jarrian Banks
Humanities and ELAR Instructional Coach
jbanks@splendoraisd.org