Kristi Ramon
Teacher Mentor Coordinator

Spearman ISD's Teacher Mentor Program

Spearman ISD's vision is to have an effective highly qualified beginning teacher program that partners with teachers new to the profession.  The mentor program provides support that is sustained over time and intended to further the education and professional development of the protégé.  First, second and third year teachers will receive mentoring, coaching and training in a variety of different levels (The Heart of Teaching).  We believe every teacher can be effective when given the training, support and time.

Everyone needs time to process new learning.  A thoughtful training plan has been established considering the amount of new information being taught, timing of the school year, and expected outcomes.   Six teachers are part of this dynamic team called Lynx to Learning Teacher Academy.  

The Lynx to Learning Teacher Academy meets throughout the school year covering topics that inspires, supports, and encourages others so they are effective teachers that make a positive difference in the lives of their students.

Filiberto Avila

Filiberto Avila is a graduate of Spearman High School and West Texas A&M University where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He also completed a certificate in Leadership through the Dyky and Terry Rogers Leadership Education and Development Program.

Avila recently was a Fulbright Scholar and Adjunct professor at the IE of School of Humanities, IE University (Madrid and Segovia, Spain.

He enjoys learning about cultural differences and is also passionate about leadership.  He especially enjoys traveling and photography. 

Callie Wilkerson

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.

Abby Jordan

Abby Jordan is a math teacher at Spearman Junior High and serves as an assistant coach for the girls’ athletic programs. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU).

In her free time, Abby enjoys cooking out, fishing, hiking, and working on puzzles.

Gyene Spivey

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 has 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.

Kylee Frost

Kylee Frost is a proud Spearman native who has served as a paraprofessional at GBE for the past six years. She now steps into a new role as a kindergarten teacher.

Kylee and her husband, Jeremy, have two children. She enjoys spending quality time with her family and cheering on her kids at their extracurricular activities. In her spare time, Kylee loves working out and diving into a good book.

She is currently pursuing her degree at West Texas A&M University.

Trenton Finley

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, and working.