Cedar Ridge High School

🔬✨ Welcome to the Raider Family! ✨🔬

Please join us in welcoming Jennifer Coull to Cedar Ridge High School as our new Science Teacher!

After spending the past four years teaching Biology in Kansas City, Ms. Coull recently made the move back to Texas and is excited to join Raider Nation. She is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where she earned her degree in Animal Science, and brings a passion for helping students explore and discover the world around them through science.

When she's not in the classroom, Ms. Coull enjoys listening to podcasts, scrapbooking, coloring, and spending time with her husband and dog.

We are thrilled to have Ms. Coull join our Science Department and look forward to the curiosity, enthusiasm, and knowledge she will bring to our students this year.

Help us give Ms. Coull a warm Raider welcome! 🎉

📚✨ Welcome to the Raider Family! ✨📚

Please join us in welcoming Rachel Hadden to Cedar Ridge High School as our new Dyslexia Teacher!

Ms. Hadden is passionate about empowering students to become confident, independent learners through structured, evidence-based instruction. She will be serving our Raiders on a part-time basis while also sharing her full-time role with Stony Point High School. We are excited for the support, encouragement, and expertise she will bring to our students and school community.

Outside of the classroom, Ms. Hadden enjoys playing pickleball, watching sports, reading, spending time with her family, and playing games. She is also the proud of a recent college graduate, whom she has enthusiastically supported throughout his baseball journey.

Ms. Hadden is looking forward to meeting her students and partnering with the Cedar Ridge community for a successful school year and we're thrilled to have her on our team!

Help us give Ms. Hadden a warm Raider welcome! 💜

💜 Welcome to the Raider Family! 💜

Please join us in welcoming Bre Poynter to Cedar Ridge High School as our new Registered Behavior Therapist (RBT)!

Originally from Kansas, Bre's journey has taken her across the country and even across the world! After earning her Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication, she volunteered with AmeriCorps before beginning her work in special education. She also spent a year teaching in Madrid before relocating to Austin and pursuing her passion as an RBT.

Bre is passionate about helping students thrive and creating supportive environments where they can grow and succeed. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, staying active, crafting, traveling, and hanging out with her two cats!

We are thrilled to have Bre join Raider Nation and look forward to the positive impact she will make on our students and school community this year.

Help us give Bre a warm Cedar Ridge welcome! 🎉

🏊📚 Welcome to the Team! 📚🏊

Please join us in welcoming Tate Conrad to the Cedar Ridge family as our new English Teacher and Head Swim Coach!

Originally from Fayetteville, Arkansas (Woo Pig!), Coach Conrad recently moved to the Austin area from Houston and is excited to begin this new chapter alongside her husband who is also joining the Cedar Ridge staff.

Whether she's cheering from the stands at a sporting event, diving into a great book, or leading our swim program, Coach Conrad brings an enthusiasm for education, athletics, and building meaningful connections with students. In her free time, she enjoys reading, working out, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family, friends, and her dog, Wrigley.

We are thrilled to have Coach Conrad join Raider Nation and can't wait to see the impact she will make both in the classroom and at the pool.

Help us give Ms. Conrad a warm Raider welcome and wish her a great first year at Cedar Ridge! 💜

💜 New Role, Same Raider Spirit! 💜

Please join us in congratulating Terrel LeCesne as he begins his first year as a Special Education Inclusion Teacher at Cedar Ridge High School!

A proud Round Rock resident since 1997, Mr. LeCesne is entering his second year at Cedar Ridge and brings a wealth of experience in instructional design, technology, training, and youth coaching. His passion for encouraging and supporting young people has guided him throughout his career and will continue to make a positive impact in our classrooms.

Mr. LeCesne is excited to learn from his new team, build meaningful relationships with students and staff, and help create a welcoming and supportive learning environment for all.

We are grateful to have Mr. LeCesne as part of Raider Nation and look forward to seeing him thrive in this new role!

Help us congratulate him on this exciting new chapter! 🎉

💼✨ Welcome to the Team! ✨💼

Please join us in welcoming Kari Kimball to the Cedar Ridge family as our new CTE Business Teacher!

A graduate of The University of Texas, Ms. Kimball brings a diverse educational background to our campus, having taught Interior Design, Floral Design, Art I, English IV, and more. Her passion for education shines through her commitment to helping students develop practical skills, think creatively, and explore future career opportunities.

We are excited for our students to learn from Ms. Kimball's unique experiences and look forward to the impact she will make in our Career and Technical Education program.

Help us give Ms. Kimball a warm Raider welcome as she begins this new chapter at Cedar Ridge! 💜

📚✨ Welcome to the Team! ✨📚

Please join us in welcoming Gaylen Griffin to the Cedar Ridge family as our newest English Teacher!

A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Griffin is entering his first year of high school teaching and brings with him a passion for Russian and American Southern literature. He is excited to share his love of reading, writing, and storytelling with our Raiders.

Outside of the classroom, Mr. Griffin enjoys hiking, playing the violin, and spending time with his fiancée.

We are thrilled to have Mr. Griffin join our English Department and can't wait to see the impact he will make on our students and school community.

Help us give Mr. Griffin a warm Raider welcome! 💜📖

💜 Welcome to the Team! 💜

Please join us in welcoming Casbreanna Davis to the Cedar Ridge family as our newest Special Education Educational Assistant!

Ms. Davis brings six years of experience in education, having previously served students at both the elementary and middle school levels. She is passionate about helping students grow academically and personally and is excited to support our Raiders this school year.

Outside of school, Ms. Davis enjoys working out, creating K-pop content, and spending quality time with her son and family.

We are thrilled to have Ms. Davis join our campus and know her dedication, compassion, and enthusiasm will make a positive impact on our students and staff alike.

Help us give Ms. Davis a warm Raider welcome! 💜

💜🏆 Welcome to the Team! 🏆💜

Please join us in welcoming Zach Albert to the Cedar Ridge family as our newest Special Education Teacher and Coach!

With six years of teaching experience and nine years of coaching experience, Coach Albert brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for supporting students both in the classroom and through athletics. He previously taught and coached at Hutto High School and most recently at Cy-Springs High School in Houston. He is also a proud graduate of Texas State University, where he served as a coach.

When he's not working with students and athletes, Coach Albert enjoys traveling, watching and playing sports, and spending time with his two dogs.

We are excited to have Coach Albert join Raider Nation and know he will make a lasting impact on our students through his dedication, leadership, and commitment to helping every student succeed. 🎉

🎥✨ Welcome to the Team! ✨🎥

Please join us in welcoming Robert "Bob" Heine to the Cedar Ridge family as our new Audio/Video Production teacher!

Mr. Heine brings decades of hands-on media production experience to Cedar Ridge and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from the University of South Dakota. His professional background includes teaching video technology and acting for the camera at the collegiate level, and he is also a licensed remote drone pilot.

Originally from South Dakota and recently relocated to the Austin area, Mr. Heine enjoys exploring the outdoors, practicing yoga, watching sports, and playing golf in his free time.

We are excited for our students to learn from his wealth of experience and passion for storytelling, media, and production. We can't wait to see the creativity and innovation that will come out of the Audio/Video Production program this year!

Help us give Mr. Heine a warm Raider welcome! 🎬