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School Board & Leadership

For public information requests, concerns, and questions you may contact the School Board.

Mailing Address: 2616 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving, Tx 75062

Contact Number: 972-255-1800

Email Address: uaschoolboard@universalacademy.com

School Board Members

Mrs. Janice Blackmon, Board President

Ms. Yolanda Brown, Interim Secretary

Dr. Sharon Greggs, MD, Member

Ms. Sandra Hall, Member

Dr. Dana Jobe, Member

Mrs. Diane Moshier, Member

Vacancy

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Click Here to view the Individual Biographies

School Board Agendas and Minutes

Approved and Amended Budgets

Organizational Chart

DISTRICT LEADERSHIP

At Universal Academy, our leadership team is dedicated to fostering excellence in education, innovation, and student success. Guided by our mission and core values, our administrators and directors work collaboratively to ensure a safe, engaging, and academically rigorous environment for every student. With a strong commitment to supporting families and the community, we strive to build meaningful partnerships that enhance learning, strengthen relationships, and promote a shared vision of success for all.

Mrs. Janice Blackmon

janice.blackmon@universalacademy.com

Founder, CEO, and Director of Administrative Services

Dr. Dana Jobe

dana.jobe@universalacademy.com

Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer

Mrs. Andrea Butcher

andrea.butcher@universalacademy.com

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Human Resources Direcrtor

Ms. Perkina-Gross Dickerson

perkina.gross@universalacademy.com

Assistant COO

Director of Transportation

Mr. James McKee

james.mckee@universalacademy.com

Facilities and Operations Manager

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

Dr. Sheraton Duffey

sheraton.duffey@universalacademy.com

Universal Academy-Irving, Principal

Mrs. Sandra Clark

sandra.clark@universalacademy.com

Universal Academy-Coppell/Bartonville, Principal

Dr. Terea Jones

terea.jones@universalacademy.com

Testing Coordinator, District

Mathematics Facilitator, District

Ms. Claire Jones

claire.jones@universalacademy.com

Special Education Coordinator, District

Mrs. Linda Walker

linda.walker@universalacademy.com

Science Specialist, District

Dr. Dion Hood

dion.hood@universalacademy.com

Director of Fine Arts, District

EMERGENT BILINGUAL (ESL)

Mr. Burl Harris, Cohort (Irving Campus)

burl.harris@universalacademy.com

Ms. Shainaaz Merchant (Coppell/Bartonville Campuses)

shainaaz.merchant@universalacademy.com

UNIVERSAL ACADEMY-IRVING

Dr. Sheraton Duffey, Principal

sheraton.duffey@universalacademy.com

Mr. Roderick Peoples, Assistant Principal

roderick.peoples@universalacademy.com

Grade Levels: High School (9th - 12th)

Mr. Joseph Roman-Torres, Assistant Principal

joseph.romantorres@universalacademy.com

Middle School (6th -8th)

Mr. Aaron Jackson, Cohort

aaron.jackson@universalacademy.com

Grade Levels: 3rd and 5th

Ms. Joanna Plummer, Cohort

joanna.plummer@universalacademy.com

Grade Levels: 2nd and 4th

Mrs. Renique Ranel, Cohort

renique.ranel@universalacademy.com

Grade Levels: Prekindergarten, Kindergarten, and 1st

UNIVERSAL ACADEMY-COPPELL

UNIVERSAL ACADEMY-BARTONVILLE

Mrs. Sandra Clark, Principal

sandra.clark@universalacademy.com

Grade Levels: High School (9th - 12th)

Mrs. Heather Adams, Assistant Principal

heather.adams@universalacademy.com

Grade Levels: Middle School (5th - 8th)

Mrs. Pardeep Hundal, Cohort and GT Specialist

pardeep.hundal@universalacademy.com

Grade Level: 4th

Mrs. Stacy Boliver, Cohort

stacy.boliver@universalacademy.com

Grade Levels: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

Mr. Larry Carter, Cohort

larry.carter@universalacademy.com

Grade Levels: Prekindergarten and Kindergarten

Ms. Maria Bacy, 504 Specialist

maria.bacy@universalacademy.com

CAMPUS SECURITY

Universal Academy-Irving

Mr. Gerald Peoples

gerald.peoples@universalacademy.com

Universal Academy-Coppell/Bartonville

Mr. Rodney Peoples

rodney.peoples@universalacademy.com