• Jessie Miller  

    My name is Jessie Miller, and I am the proud principal of Davidson Elementary. I began my career in Katy 24 years ago as a fourth-grade teacher at Hutsell Elementary. In 2001, I had the pleasure of opening King Elementary as a fourth-grade teacher. In my 10 years at RKE, I served as a fourth-grade teacher, team leader, and assistant principal. In 2011, I transitioned from the campus to the central office and served as the Elementary ELA Curriculum Coordinator, and in January of 2017, I was honored to begin my journey as the principal of Davidson Elementary. Davidson truly holds a special place in my heart, and it is an honor to serve our students, teachers, and families. I believe that all students can learn and reach their full potential by engaging in meaningful learning experiences, building strong relationships with their peers and teachers, and knowing they are both physically and emotionally safe. Outside of school, I am a wife and mom to three boys. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development from Texas State and hold Master’s Degrees in Elementary Education and Educational Leadership from The University of St. Thomas. I love to read, travel, and spend time with my friends and family. I am looking forward to an amazing year!

  • Lisa Knowles

    My name is Lisa Knowles. This is my 22nd year in education. I have been a classroom teacher, Challenge teacher, ESL teacher, Instructional Coordinator, and most recently was honored to be chosen as KDE's Assistant Principal. I have worked at Creech Elementary, Exley Elementary, and helped open Davidson Elementary in 2014. I am passionate about teaching and supporting students and other educators, and am committed to building relationships and providing a safe learning environment for our students and staff. I am married and have two children. I am a native Houstonian and graduated from Houston Baptist University with a bachelor's degree and Lamar University with a Master of Education in Administration. In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends. I look forward to working collaboratively with our families, students, staff, and community members to continue making KDE a great place to be.  

  • Sarah Tyler

    My name is Sarah Tyler and I am the newest Assistant Principal at Davidson Elementary. I began my career twelve years ago at King Elementary as a Kindergarten teacher. I spent three years at RKE. In 2016, I had the pleasure of opening Jenks Elementary. During that time, I spent three years teaching Kindergarten and two years teaching fourth grade math, science, and social studies. I also served as a team leader for Kinder and fourth grade. In 2021, I became the Instructional Coordinator at MJE and served in this role for three years. I am excited about my new journey at KDE and cannot wait to get to know the staff, students, and parents who come to this amazing school. I believe in promoting a positive school culture so our KDE students feel safe and excited to learn. I have spent my entire educational journey in Katy ISD and graduated from Cinco Ranch High School. I attended the University of Houston and obtained a Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6. In 2020, I graduated from Lamar University with a Masters in Educational Administration. I am a wife and mom to 2 boys and a girl. In my free time, I enjoy being with friends, family, and even taking a trip to Disney!

     

     

  • Rhiannon James

    Hello! My name is Rhiannon James. This is my 18th year in education and my 4th year at Davidson where I have been a Third Grade ELA teacher for the past 3 years. I am excited about starting a new role as Instructional Coordinator this year. I love working at KDE where we have the best students, parents, and educators. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Northwestern State University and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Texas at Arlington. I have taught Special Education and every elementary grade level except for Kindergarten. I began my teaching career at Katy ISD at Mayde Creek Elementary, then taught in East Texas and Louisiana before returning to Katy. I feel very strongly about the future of our students and that each one should have access to the best education possible. I have been married for over 20 years and have a 13-year-old daughter, Haisley, who will be an 8th grader at Tays. In my free time I enjoy traveling, reading, and outdoor activities.  

  • Josette Snead

    My name is Josette Snead. I always knew I wanted to work with children. I began my journey at the University of Houston where I received a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Minor in Psychology. This is my twenty-sixth year as an Educator. I have worked in the Private Sector, Alief ISD and have spent the past twenty-five years in Katy ISD. I have taught Pre-K, Kinder and First Grade at Golbow Elementary. I joined KDE nine years ago as an ESL teacher. I continued my education at St. Thomas University and received a Master's Degree in School Counseling. Six years ago, I was blessed with the opportunity to become the KDE Counselor. I believe in the power of positivity, gratitude and kindness. It is my passion to serve KDE students, families and our amazing staff. I am looking forward to helping our dragons grow socially and emotionally. I am a Texas girl through and through, as I was born and raised in Houston, moved to Katy after I got married and now live in Sealy. I am the proud mother of two adult children and four fur babies. I enjoy being in nature, at the beach and listening to music. I cherish my time with my family and friends. I am excited about this school year and look forward to building relationships with all of you.  

  • Kathy Smith

    My name is Kathryn Smith. I am one of the KDE originals and have been on campus since we opened.  Prior to KDE, I lived in Kansas (home of Jayhawks, Wildcats, and Sunflowers).  I have taught students from 3 years old through 6th grade. My passion is empowering adults to meet students' needs and help them grow as learners. I have been married to my best friend for more years than I can count (ha,ha (30+ and still going strong)). We love going to sporting events such as softball and are big KC CHIEF fans. We have three amazing kids/adults: Drew who is a musician, Gabby who just graduated from the University of Houston, and Ella Kate who is a junior at Katy High. I love traveling, reading, and spending time with friends and family. You can often find me watching softball. I am looking forward to working with our staff and seeing our students succeed.