Senior Staff
Frances Barcenez
Assistant Superintendent of Admin & HR
Frances Barcenez is a highly accomplished educator and administrator with over 25 years of experience in the field of education. Throughout her career, Mrs. Barcenez has taught at early childhood, elementary, and middle schools, and has held several leadership roles, including middle school administrator, Curriculum & Instruction Director, Business & Finance Executive Director, and Administration & Human Resources Assistant Superintendent, all at Southwest ISD. Mrs. Barcenez has a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood & Elementary Education from Chaminade University, and a Master of Education from Our Lady of the Lake University. She is currently pursuing her doctorate at Texas A&M University, College Station. As a former military-dependent, Mrs. Barcenez has had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the nation and overseas, but San Antonio, Texas remains her hometown. When she's not working, Mrs. Barcenez enjoys reading Pride and Prejudice variation novels, traveling, and spending time with her family, which includes her three rescue puppies.
Jenny Suniga Collier
Chief Communications Officer
Jenny Suniga Collier is an award winning journalist and communications professional offering nearly 20 years in broadcast, school public relations, and community outreach experience. Jenny leads a team of communication professionals at SouthwestISD, managing the district’s marketing, communications, and partnerships. She honed her community-based storytelling as a journalist, working as a reporter, anchor, and managing editor at television news stations around South Texas and Michigan. She has a Dual Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication and Speech Communication from Texas State University and a Master of Public Affairs from The University of Texas at Austin. As a Military Brat who grew up all across Europe, Germany still holds a special place in her heart. Jenny is grateful to be back home in San Antonio with her husband, Dillon, and daughter, Tessa.
Brandon Crisp
Deputy Superintendent
Brandon Crisp, Deputy Superintendent, began his teaching career in 1998 at Somerset ISD. He taught and coached at SAISD and Northside ISD before joining the Southwest ISD family in 2009. In 2013, Crisp transitioned to Central Office where he served as the district's Purchasing Coordinator. Later, he became the Director of Operations before being appointed as the Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance in 2016. In 2023, he was named Deputy Superintendent. Crisp holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a master's degree from Lamar University. He and his wife are proud parents of three sons, all of whom are graduates of Southwest ISD.
Dalila Garcia
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Dalila Garcia is a seasoned educational leader with more than 20 years of experience in the field. Throughout her career, Ms. Garcia has held various leadership roles at both the campus and district levels, working with students of all ages. She has prioritized student success and well-being in all decision-making, resulting in numerous academic distinctions for her students and staff from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Since 2014, Ms. Garcia has demonstrated exceptional efficacy in enhancing early literacy and promoting higher education and career opportunities in her role at Southwest ISD. Her leadership has resulted in notable achievements, and she continues to prioritize education and student success in all aspects of her work. Ms. Garcia holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Bilingual Education, a Master's of Education in Guidance and Counseling, and completed additional coursework in Educational Administration from The University of Texas-Pan American. Ms. Garcia is a proud mother of two children, Dezi and Diego, who attend Kriewald Road School of the Arts.
Dr. Albrey Hogan
Assistant Superintendent of Special Programs
Dr. Albrey Hogan, Assistant Superintendent of Special Programs has served in many roles in her over 20-year tenure at Southwest ISD. Before she was appointed an Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Hogan served as the Executive Director of Special Education. She received her Masters in Curriculum & Instruction and her Doctorate in Global Educational Leadership. Dr. Hogan completed her dissertation on Multidisciplinary Approaches to Treatment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Since completing her doctorate, she has served as an Adjunct Professor in Special Education for Texas A&M- San Antonio has co-authored various articles and textbooks and has spoken at a wide range of conferences on topics related to exceptional learners in Public Schools and Evidence-based practices to support neurodiverse populations. Her passion for building an inclusive community for children with exceptionalities is evident in all of her work.
Some of her more notable accomplishments over the last 20 years in Southwest ISD are being awarded multiple competitive grants totaling over $5 million, establishing the first Autism camp to address social and communication skills in a public school setting in San Antonio, establishing the first Neurodiversity Academy in a public school setting in South Texas, and working alongside the Fine Arts Department to establishing the first Penguin Project program in South Texas. Her career is built on a foundation of establishing communities that embrace and support neurodiversity, utilizing recognized evidence-based practices that have been infused with a multidisciplinary mindset.