District Names New Principal for Hall Success Academy

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Cierra Nickerson, Principal of Hall Success Academy

Aldine ISD is pleased to announce that Cierra Nickerson has been selected as the new principal for Hall Success Academy.

Nickerson assumed her new role as the principal of Hall Success Academy the week of Nov. 8. In her new role as the campus leader, she will be meeting with Hall Success Academy staff to develop plans for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year.

Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney, Superintendent of Schools, stated, “Leadership matters. Cierra is amazing. Her experience, commitment to student success, understanding of how to support teachers, and their skills to build strong relationships, are evident in her work. These skills are crucial for effective change and improved outcomes. We are looking for these characteristics in leadership as we continue to build on our strategic plan to ensure our students have access to high-quality schools and learning experiences.”

Nickerson received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a Master’s in Educational Administration from the University of Houston. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in Educational Leadership at Baylor University.

Nickerson has teaching and leadership experiences at the school, district, and county levels. She began her educational career 12 years ago in Aldine ISD. She started as a Teach for America at Shotwell Middle School. Four years later, Nickerson joined Houston ISD as a teacher selection specialist centered on elementary talent. In 2015, she began working as a magnet coordinator at a school before serving as an assistant principal leader recruiter at the district level two years later. A few months later, Nickerson moved to the Wraparound Services Department as a manager. In 2019, she left HISD to work as a school climate and culture specialist at the Center for Safe and Secure Schools with the Harris County Department of Education.

Hall Success Academy is redefining what is possible for non-traditional, at-risk students in Grades 8-12. The school gives non-traditional students an opportunity to take control of their learning. The campus offers a student-centered blended learning experience while maintaining the pace for graduation.

“I am looking forward to the new challenge and my new family at Hall Success Academy,” said Nickerson. “I will take my skills in strong leadership, effective teaching, and high expectations to build on the success at Hall.”

Nickerson will report directly to Dr. Xochitl Rodríguez, associate superintendent of schools. Chief of Schools Katy Roede, who provides leadership over school administration, is looking forward to working with Nickerson in her new position. She lauded Nickerson’s experience in students’ holistic wellbeing and academic achievement as crucial for the work at Hall Success Academy.

“Cierra is an advocate for educational equity,” said Roede. “She has experience providing professional development and support to reduce exclusionary practices and establish safe and secure schools. I know that she and every leader and educator is committed to offering high-quality instructional opportunities and ensuring that resources and supports are in place to give every student an equitable education.”