Mrs. Cierra Nickerson
Mrs. Cierra NickersonPrincipal

Cierra Nickerson is an advocate for educational equity. With over a decade of educational experience, she is a Teach for America alumna and has served in various capacities in teaching and leading in campus, district, and county central offices.

Mrs. Nickerson began her teaching career in Aldine ISD at Shotwell Academy teaching English-Language Arts and Reading. In her previous role in the Wraparound Services Department at Houston ISD, Mrs. Nickerson contributed to the development and implementation of over 150 community schools through a comprehensive initiative to ensure students’ holistic wellbeing in their pursuit of academic achievement. In addition, she served as the School Climate and Culture Specialist for the Harris County Department of Education in providing professional development and support for districts to reduce exclusionary practices and establish safe and secure schools.

Mrs. Nickerson received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan, a Master of Education in Administration and Supervision from the University of Houston, and continues her learning as a doctoral student at Baylor University studying K-12 Educational Leadership. In her spare time, Mrs. Nickerson enjoys training for half-marathons and spending quality time with her husband and larger-than-life daughter.

Mr. Hector Luevanos

Mr. Hector Luevanos

Assistant Principal

This will be Mr. Luevanos’ fourteen year in education and his second year working in Aldine ISD. Prior to joining Hall Academy, Mr. Luevanos taught social studies in sixth through ninth grades in Houston ISD and Humble ISD. In addition to teaching, he served as Team Lead, Department Chair, Mentor, and IB Coordinator. Mr. Luevanos has also been awarded back-to-back Teacher of the Year awards.

Before beginning his journey in education, Mr. Luevanos proudly served in the United States Army. He was deployed to Iraq during the Global War on Terrorism and Operation Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom. After seven years of service, he gracefully hung up his uniform and began his dream of becoming an educator.

Mr. Luevanos is extremely grateful to be the Assistant Principal at Hall Success Academy. “In order for our students to succeed in academics and in life, we all need to work together,” he says. “I am committed to helping our scholars become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who think critically and are open-minded.”

When he is not on campus, Mr. Luevanos enjoys playing Clash Royale and traveling with his wife, nineteen-year-old daughter, and seven-year-old goddaughter.

Ms. Brandi M. Stokes

Assistant Principal

Brandi Stokes has worked with children since she was 12 years old and always knew she wanted to be an educator. She was in her High School’s Child Development Program at Klein Oak High School in Klein ISD and worked at The Goddard School as a Pre-K teacher throughout high school and college. Ms. Stokes owes her love for children and education from her late grandmothers, who had a huge impact on her upbringing and love for reading and writing.
 
Ms. Stokes received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from Prairie View A&M University and her Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Walden University. She started her career in Aldine ISD in 2019 after two years in corporate America in Marketing and Supply Chain Management. She has had the pleasure of teaching 2nd and 3rd grade Montessori at Anderson Academy and recently as an English Language Arts Instructional Specialist at Impact Leadership Academy. She has received countless awards in her career, Rookie Teacher of the Year, HAABSE Teacher of the Year, and Innovator of the Year to name a few.
 
Ms. Stokes is from Jackson, Mississippi and considers herself a true southern belle. In her spare time, she loves cooking, reading, decorating, shopping, hunting with her dad, and spending time with her loved ones.