Dear Nimitz/STEM Parents, Students, and Community Members,

My name is Christina Sanchez and I am proud to be in my 2^nd year serving this fine community. 

I possess an extensive tenure of more than two decades in education, primarily focusing on middle school education. My multifaceted background encompasses roles ranging from mathematics educator to departmental coordinator, culminating in my most recent engagement in educational administration.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a specialization in Mathematics from the esteemed University of the Incarnate Word. Additionally, I have achieved a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas at San Antonio, solidifying my academic foundation.

My upbringing in San Antonio, coupled with the invaluable influence of my parents, has imprinted upon me an unwavering dedication to the pursuit of education and a robust professional ethos. Marrying my devotion to education with my personal life, I am fortunate to share my life with my esteemed life partner and am a proud parent to three wonderful daughters.

Beyond my professional pursuits, I find gratification in outdoor pursuits, literary exploration, continuous learning endeavors, and cherished moments spent in the company of my family.

Duties and Responsibilities
Title IX Coordinator
Campus Behavior Coordinator

Welcome to Nimitz/STEM Academy!

We are so excited to be serving your student this school year! STEM Academy is a place not quite like any other. We seek to serve our students through small learning communities, while still getting to take full advantage of the offerings of the main campus. It’s great to link arms with our Seahawk family!

Having served as an elementary teacher, a high school teacher, and STEM Assistant Director, I have a great understanding of meeting student needs. Our unique problem-based learning approach helps students make deep connections with the curriculum and encourages them to innovate and explore. I look forward to partnering with your family as we encourage students succeed in the classroom as well as in the various extracurricular activities in which they participate. It is an honor to work with each student, parent and faculty member in order to promote academic excellence in this positive and supportive learning environment!

My name is Lane Smiley and I am honored and excited to serve as your NEISD STEM Academy Assistant Director for the 2019-2020 school year. 

I have been involved in K-12 education for over 13 years in different capacities and I have been a proud parent in NEISD schools since 2010.  

I am from Baton Rouge, LA., but have lived in San Antonio Texas since 2006 with my wife and 3 awesome children. I earned my undergraduate degree from Millsaps College and two graduate degrees one in Physiology from Mississippi College and another in Educational Leadership from Western Governors University of Texas.

I am looking forward to an awesome year with all our students at Nimitz/STEM Middle School.