Kelsey Laster currently teaches social studies at SJH and is no stranger to SISD. She previously taught second grade at GBE before spending time in Borger ISD.
She holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from Southern Nazarene University. Looking ahead, Kelsey plans to stay with SISD while raising her two beautiful children.
In her free time, she enjoys cross-stitching, baking bread, and cooking.
Welcome home, Kelsey!
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She holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from Southern Nazarene University. Looking ahead, Kelsey plans to stay with SISD while raising her two beautiful children.
In her free time, she enjoys cross-stitching, baking bread, and cooking.
Welcome home, Kelsey!
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Maribel Murillo , a proud mother of two, will be teaching English at SHS. She comes to us from Perryton, where she previously taught, bringing valuable experience to her new role. Maribel holds a master’s degree in education and has set her sights on becoming an administrator in the future.
Welcome to the team, Maribel!
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Maribel Murillo , a proud mother of two, will be teaching English at SHS. She comes to us from Perryton, where she previously taught, bringing valuable experience to her new role. Maribel holds a master’s degree in education and has set her sights on becoming an administrator in the future.
Welcome to the team, Maribel!
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Nichole Taylor is part of the Little Lynx Daycare team and brings a wealth of experience as a former pre-K teacher, hospice caregiver, and elderly caregiver.
She and her husband have two children. In her free time, she enjoys reading, coloring, baking, and spending time with her family.
We’re excited to have her on board!
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She and her husband have two children. In her free time, she enjoys reading, coloring, baking, and spending time with her family.
We’re excited to have her on board!
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Trenton Finley is teaching health at Spearman Junior High. He will also be an assistant girls’ basketball coach and cross country and track. Trenton is married to Stephanie and they have two sons.
Finley’s previous experience comes from the University of Missouri Science and Technology. He was a successful track coach and took an athlete to nationals this past season.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and Masters of Education degree in Athletic Administration.
Finley holds several awards: 3x All American Division 2 Track and Field, Southwest Baptist Rex Brown Award, and 5th place at Division 2 Nationals.
He hopes to one day own and run a sports facility with his wife. He enjoys spending time with family, doing any type of sport.
Welcome to the team, Coach Finley!
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Trenton Finley is teaching health at Spearman Junior High. He will also be an assistant girls’ basketball coach and cross country and track. Trenton is married to Stephanie and they have two sons.
Finley’s previous experience comes from the University of Missouri Science and Technology. He was a successful track coach and took an athlete to nationals this past season.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and Masters of Education degree in Athletic Administration.
Finley holds several awards: 3x All American Division 2 Track and Field, Southwest Baptist Rex Brown Award, and 5th place at Division 2 Nationals.
He hopes to one day own and run a sports facility with his wife. He enjoys spending time with family, doing any type of sport.
Welcome to the team, Coach Finley!
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Nubia Lopez has called Spearman home for the past 26 years. She works in the SHS cafeteria and is a proud mother of five and grandmother to one.
We're excited to welcome her to the team!
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We're excited to welcome her to the team!
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Elizabeth Selby is a paraprofessional at SHS and a student at Gracelyn University. She and her boyfriend, Justin, have a blended family of seven—four girls and three boys. Previously, she taught first grade at Sunray ISD and brings valuable classroom experience to our team.
In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys reading and spending quality time with her family.
Her goal is to become a certified teacher, and we’re excited to support her on that journey.
Welcome to the team, Elizabeth!
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In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys reading and spending quality time with her family.
Her goal is to become a certified teacher, and we’re excited to support her on that journey.
Welcome to the team, Elizabeth!
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🏈 Hansford County Showdown 🏈
📍 Lynx Stadium
🕖 Kickoff at 7:00 PM
It’s the Spearman Lynx vs Gruver Greyhounds in the ultimate rivalry game! 🔥
Special pregame at 6:50 PM — the game ball will be delivered by Apollo MedFlight, with Dax Schneider honored for the drop-off. 🚁🏈
You don't wanna miss it!
Gus Birdwell Elementary School is proud to announce the successful implementation of our Ready Bodies Ready Minds motor lab! Thanks to the support and guidance of Region 16 staff, along with a generous grant, GBE was able to purchase specialized equipment and resources to fully establish the lab on our campus. This innovative program is designed to help students develop and strengthen the foundational motor skills that support academic learning. As students move through the lab activities, they are building coordination, balance, and body awareness—critical components for classroom success. Students are not only strengthening their bodies and minds—they're having fun doing it! The lab creates a joyful, active learning environment that enhances focus, self-regulation, and readiness to learn.
SISD New Staff Spotlight
Luis Antonio Raya Barajas started working for SISD in the fall of 2025. He works in maintenance. His family includes Justine Rosales and three children.
He enjoys gaming and building things.
Welcome to the team, Mr. Barajas!
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Luis Antonio Raya Barajas started working for SISD in the fall of 2025. He works in maintenance. His family includes Justine Rosales and three children.
He enjoys gaming and building things.
Welcome to the team, Mr. Barajas!
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SISD New Staff Spotlight
Dr. Kimberly Conyers joins Gus Birdwell Elementary as the school counselor, bringing a wealth of experience across multiple areas in education. Her background includes classroom teaching, coaching, administration, college-level instruction, and school counseling—making her a true asset to our campus and district.
She holds a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University, a master’s degree from West Texas A&M University, and a doctorate from Baylor University.
Dr. Conyers and her husband are proud parents of five children. Over the years, she has earned numerous awards and honors, including an Exemplary Campus A-Rating during her time as principal at West Texas and Gruver ISDs, a National Blue-Ribbon distinction at Gruver ISD, the Spirit of the Sower award at OPSU, and recognition as a Baylor Ambassador.
In her free time, she enjoys chasing after her kids, watching sports, traveling, and reading. Her goal is to make a meaningful impact at Spearman ISD—and someday, retire to a relaxing beach!
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Conyers to the SISD family!
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Dr. Kimberly Conyers joins Gus Birdwell Elementary as the school counselor, bringing a wealth of experience across multiple areas in education. Her background includes classroom teaching, coaching, administration, college-level instruction, and school counseling—making her a true asset to our campus and district.
She holds a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University, a master’s degree from West Texas A&M University, and a doctorate from Baylor University.
Dr. Conyers and her husband are proud parents of five children. Over the years, she has earned numerous awards and honors, including an Exemplary Campus A-Rating during her time as principal at West Texas and Gruver ISDs, a National Blue-Ribbon distinction at Gruver ISD, the Spirit of the Sower award at OPSU, and recognition as a Baylor Ambassador.
In her free time, she enjoys chasing after her kids, watching sports, traveling, and reading. Her goal is to make a meaningful impact at Spearman ISD—and someday, retire to a relaxing beach!
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Conyers to the SISD family!
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SISD New Staff Spotlight
Ana Soto is the elementary campus secretary and is married to Jorge. She previously worked at GBE as a paraprofessional and is excited to continue her journey with SISD for many years to come. In addition to her role at the school, Ana serves as the treasurer and bookkeeper for her church. In her free time, she enjoys
baking and decorating cookies—a favorite pastime. We're so glad to have you back at SISD, Ana!
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🟣⚪️⚫️ Get Ready, Lynx Nation! ⚫️⚪️🟣
There will be an all-school pep rally tomorrow, 8/29/25 at 3:45 pm in the Varsity Gym!
Everyone is welcome to attend and join in the fun!
Go Lynx! 🐾
There will be an all-school pep rally tomorrow, 8/29/25 at 3:45 pm in the Varsity Gym!
Everyone is welcome to attend and join in the fun!
Go Lynx! 🐾
🟣⚪️⚫️ It's JV LYNX Game Day ⚫️⚪️🟣
JV Lynx will play tonight at Gruver @ 5:00 pm.
GO LYNX! 🏈
JV Lynx will play tonight at Gruver @ 5:00 pm.
GO LYNX! 🏈
SISD New Staff Spotlight
Gyene Spivey teaches fourth grade at Gus Birdwell Elementary and brings a wealth of life experience to the classroom. A proud mother of three grown children, she also enjoys spending time with her four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
In her spare time, she stays active as a member of the Ham Radio Club and a dedicated Red Cross volunteer—roles that have earned her several plaques of recognition over the years.
When she’s not volunteering or teaching, she enjoys sewing, gardening, and most of all, being with her family.
Please join us in giving her a warm welcome to the team!
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Gyene Spivey teaches fourth grade at Gus Birdwell Elementary and brings a wealth of life experience to the classroom. A proud mother of three grown children, she also enjoys spending time with her four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
In her spare time, she stays active as a member of the Ham Radio Club and a dedicated Red Cross volunteer—roles that have earned her several plaques of recognition over the years.
When she’s not volunteering or teaching, she enjoys sewing, gardening, and most of all, being with her family.
Please join us in giving her a warm welcome to the team!
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SISD New Staff Spotlight
A proud graduate of Spearman High School, Halston Abercrombie returns to her alma mater as the new Family and Consumer Science teacher at SHS. She is excited to join the high school faculty, especially alongside her mother, who also teaches at SHS.
Previously, she taught fifth grade and is now setting her sights on earning a master’s degree in the field of education.
Outside the classroom, she enjoys baking, cooking, hiking, kayaking, skiing, working out—truly anything that gets her outdoors.
Please join us in giving her a warm welcome to the team!
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A proud graduate of Spearman High School, Halston Abercrombie returns to her alma mater as the new Family and Consumer Science teacher at SHS. She is excited to join the high school faculty, especially alongside her mother, who also teaches at SHS.
Previously, she taught fifth grade and is now setting her sights on earning a master’s degree in the field of education.
Outside the classroom, she enjoys baking, cooking, hiking, kayaking, skiing, working out—truly anything that gets her outdoors.
Please join us in giving her a warm welcome to the team!
#We are the Standard!
SISD New Staff Spotlight
Jessica Brown is teaching math at SJH. A proud SHS graduate, she began her career with Spearman ISD before spending six years teaching in Amarillo ISD.
She holds a master’s degree from West Texas A&M University and was honored as Teacher of the Year at Wills Elementary in 2020–2021.
Jessica enjoys spending time with her nieces, nephews, and family. She is actively involved in the Spearman EDC and Chamber of Commerce and recently celebrated ten years as a co-owner of 216 Main Street. In her free time, she loves planning trips and events, traveling, reading, and organizing.
Welcome back to the team, Jessica!
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SISD New Staff Spotlight
Kassidy Baker is the high school counselor at SHS. She and her husband are proud parents of two children. Before joining SHS, she served as the counselor at Follett ISD.
She earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from West Texas A&M University. A recipient of the Horatio Alger State Scholar award, she is an active member of the Horatio Alger Alumni Association as well as the Follett Educational Corporation.
Kassidy looks forward to making Spearman her forever home. In her free time, she enjoys reading, photography, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Please join us in giving her a warm welcome to the team!
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Kassidy Baker is the high school counselor at SHS. She and her husband are proud parents of two children. Before joining SHS, she served as the counselor at Follett ISD.
She earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from West Texas A&M University. A recipient of the Horatio Alger State Scholar award, she is an active member of the Horatio Alger Alumni Association as well as the Follett Educational Corporation.
Kassidy looks forward to making Spearman her forever home. In her free time, she enjoys reading, photography, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Please join us in giving her a warm welcome to the team!
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SISD New Staff Spotlight
Chelsea Born joins Gus Birdwell Elementary as a first-grade teacher. She brings valuable experience from her previous teaching roles in Boise City, Oklahoma, and Friona, Texas.
She earned her bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma Panhandle State University and was recently honored as the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year at Friona Primary School—a well-deserved recognition of her dedication and excellence in the classroom.
Born and her husband are proud parents to their infant son. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, watching hockey, and relaxing with a good movie.
Her goal is to continue growing as an educator and to make a positive impact on her students every day.
We’re excited to have you at SISD—welcome aboard!
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Chelsea Born joins Gus Birdwell Elementary as a first-grade teacher. She brings valuable experience from her previous teaching roles in Boise City, Oklahoma, and Friona, Texas.
She earned her bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma Panhandle State University and was recently honored as the 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year at Friona Primary School—a well-deserved recognition of her dedication and excellence in the classroom.
Born and her husband are proud parents to their infant son. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, watching hockey, and relaxing with a good movie.
Her goal is to continue growing as an educator and to make a positive impact on her students every day.
We’re excited to have you at SISD—welcome aboard!
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SISD New Staff Spotlight
Jordan Whitfield is the Pre-K teacher at GBE and a proud mom to one daughter. Her boyfriend, Dakota, is a special part of her life.
Before joining GBE, she spent four years teaching at Guymon Public Schools, where she was honored as Teacher of the Year for the 2022–2023 school year.
Jordan earned her bachelor’s degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and plans to pursue a master’s degree in early childhood education.
In her free time, she enjoys working out, traveling, watching sports, and spending time with her family.
Welcome to the team, Jordan!
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SISD New Staff Spotlight
Callie Wilkerson is now teaching science at Spearman Junior High, where she joins her husband, Jack. Together, they are proud parents of three daughters.
A graduate of Spearman High School, Callie went on to earn her bachelor's degree from West Texas A&M University. She is actively involved in her church and loves spending time with her family.
We’re excited to welcome Callie to the team!
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Callie Wilkerson is now teaching science at Spearman Junior High, where she joins her husband, Jack. Together, they are proud parents of three daughters.
A graduate of Spearman High School, Callie went on to earn her bachelor's degree from West Texas A&M University. She is actively involved in her church and loves spending time with her family.
We’re excited to welcome Callie to the team!
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