Our Team

HISD's dedicated team of educators and staff is committed to helping every student thrive. We work together to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. Visit our staff directory to learn more about the people who make our school a great place to learn and grow.

Pershing Middle School
2025-2026 School Year
Stephanie Lugo Velez
Slugoval@houstoisd.org
Principal

Jeffry Hyppolite
Jeffry.Hyppolite@houstonisd.org
8th Grade Assistant Principal
Band, Orchestra, Piano, Guitar, Technology
Safety Captain

Allison Marino
Allison.Marino@houstonisd.org
Fine Arts Assistant Principal
Dance, Choir, Theater, Tech Theater, Art, LPAC,
Adv. Placement Testing
Magnet Coordinator

Christine Velasquez
Christine.Velasquez@houstonisd.org
6th Grade Assistant Principal

Kirby Huffstickler
Khuffsti@houstonisd.org
Special Education Administrator
Parent Square

Josue Hernandez
Josue.hernandezlagos@houstonisd.org
7th Grade Assistant Principal
GT Coordinator
Campus Testing Coordinator
Transportation Coordinator

Stacey Norman
Snorman1@houstonisd.org
Office Manager
Hospitality Contact

Nicole Benjamin
Nbenjam2@houstonisd.org
Counselor Student Services and Scheduling Last Name A-M
At-Risk Coordinator
Crisis Management

Camula Stanfield
Cstanfie@houstonisd.org
Counselor Student Services and Scheduling Last Name N-Z
Title 1 Coordinator

Chytel Helms
Clytel.Helms@houstonisd.org
LPAC Clerk
Student Info Updates in PowerSchool

Robert Riojas
Rriojas@houstonisd.org
Textbooks and Technology
Website

Rocio Hernandez
Rocio.hernandez3@houstonisd.org
Enrollment and Withdrawal
Attendance Clerk
School Nurse
Student Health
Immunizations

Shaneka Jeffery
Sjeffery@houstonisd.org
Special Education Department Chair
Special Edu. Services/504 Coordinator

Patrick Brooks
Patrick.Brooks@houstonisd.org
Dyslexia Specialist

Gabriel Williams
Gwilli20@Houstonisd.org
Athletic Coordinator