9th Grade Center Administration
9th Grade Center
Principal - jason mood
Jason Mood is the principal at North Forney High School’s 9th Grade Campus. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering and received his Master of Science in Educational Technology & Leadership from Texas A&M-Commerce. He began his teaching career at South Garland High School in Garland ISD where he taught mathematics for 7 years. He served as the Ready 1:1 Instructional Technology Coach for South Garland High School for 3 years prior to arriving in Forney, TX. This will be Mr. Mood's 5th year at North Forney High School. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, watching sports, and playing video games.
Stephanie Hager - Mr. Mood's Secretary
Assistant Principal - amanda michael
(Serving 9th Grade Students With Last Names: A-K)
Amanda Michael is an assistant principal at North Forney High School’s 9th Grade Campus. She graduated from Upper Iowa University with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. She received her Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from University of Nevada Las Vegas. She began her career in Iowa and spent several years teaching in Las Vegas. After moving to Germany with her husband for the military, she moved to Texas and continued teaching in Mesquite. Her career in education has spanned over twenty years and covered various grades and subject areas. Mrs. Michael has been in Forney for four years as an Assistant Principal at Lewis Elementary. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching sports, traveling, and spending time with family.
Jennifer Springer - Mrs. Michael's Secretary
Assistant Principal - veronica ogbeide
(Serving 9th Grade Students With Last Names: L-Z)
Veronica Ogbeide is an Assistant Principal at North Forney High School’s 9th Grade Campus. She will start her 12th year in education serving secondary-level learners. Ms. Ogbeide graduated with a Bachelor of Education Degree in Exercise Science from Southern Arkansas University and a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology from Tarleton State University. Her teaching career began as a Special Education Teacher and Girl’s Athletic Coach. Before serving as an Assistant Principal Ms. Ogbeide served as an Educational Diagnostician. In her spare time, she enjoys walking her dogs, bike riding, resistance training, reading, and spending time with her family.
Jennifer Springer - Ms. Ogbeide's Secretary
9th - 12th Grade Campus Support
Assistant Principal of campus support - tyra clayton
Tyra Clayton is the Assistant Principal of Campus Support at North Forney High School. She graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Masters in Wellness. She received her Principal certification from Lamar University. She began her teaching career in Plano ISD as a PE teacher and Curriculum Writer in Coordinated School Health and various Online Courses. In her years of experience, Mrs. Clayton has also served as a Technology teacher, student council sponsor, administrative intern, and Instructional Technology Coach. Prior to returning to North Forney, Mrs. Clayton served as an Assistant Principal at Sachse High School in Garland ISD. In her spare time, she enjoys vacationing with her husband, two adult sons, and family.
Whitney Ward de Freitas - Mrs. Clayton's Secretary
wdwarddefreitas@forneyisd.net
The Opportunity Central
Assistant Principal - Todd hopkins
Todd Hopkins is an assistant principal at Forney ISD’s The Opportunity Central overseeing student management for North Forney High School. He graduated from West Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of General Studies and received his Master of Education from Stephen F. Austin University. He began his teaching career in Garland ISD and continued teaching & coaching in Mabank ISD and Huntington ISD. Mr. Hopkins taught mathematics and coached football, powerlifting, baseball, and track. He served as an athletic director, assistant principal, and campus principal at Huntington ISD and Bryan ISD prior to arriving in Forney, Texas. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and six kids.
Sonya Bannister - Mr. Hopkins' Secretary