Administration
Dr. Kanisha Wiley, graduated from Aldine Senior High School in 1994 and went on to pursue her education at Texas A&M University. She graduated from Texas A&M in December of 1998 and immediately received the position of Special Education teacher at Aldine Senior High in January of 1999. Dr. Wiley served in this position until 2006 when she moved to Aldine Ninth Grade School to serve as the testing coordinator.
While serving in this position, Dr. Wiley was accepted into a Masters of Administration program at Sam Houston State University and completed this degree in December of 2008. After receiving encouragement from one of her professors, Dr. Wiley decided to continue her education and pursue a Doctorate degree in Education Leadership from the same university. While enrolled in this program, she began her administrative career as an assistant principal at Aldine Ninth Grade School, Stehlik Intermediate School, and Davis Senior High School. In July of 2018, Dr. Wiley was selected as principal of Aldine Ninth Grade School.
She spent seven wonderful years working alongside a great group of educators before expanding her mission in campus leadership. Currently, Dr. Wiley is Proud Principal of Aldine Senior, her alma mater. All 28 years of her career have been spent serving her community in Aldine ISD.
Mrs. Traci Prelow-Walker brings over 20 years of experience in education, having served as a special education teacher, homebound teacher, middle school counselor, and campus administrator. She served as a counselor in Aldine Independent School District and most recently as a campus administrator in Spring Independent School District. Her diverse background reflects a deep commitment to supporting students across a variety of academic and developmental needs.
In addition to her K–12 experience, Mrs. Walker has served as an adjunct professor, mentoring student teacher interns and teaching educational courses for individuals pursuing teacher certification. She is passionate about preparing future educators to lead with knowledge, confidence, and compassion.
Mrs. Walker earned her Bachelor’s degree from Texas Woman’s University and her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas Wesleyan University. Her educational philosophy centers on the belief that all students deserve meaningful opportunities and access to the resources necessary for success. She believes that student achievement begins with building strong relationships and delivering high-quality, engaging instruction that makes learning both impactful and inspiring.
Sergio Llanas was named Assistant Principal of Aldine Senior High School in July 2023. He was previously the Assistant Principal Resident Intern at Odom Elementary in Aldine ISD.
Ashley Alfred was named Assistant Principal at Aldine High in October 2022. She previously served as Assistant Principal at Key Middle School in Houston ISD.
Prior to becoming an administrator, Mrs. Alfred taught as a self-contained 3rd-grade teacher and 6th and 8th-grade English Language Arts teacher. Mrs. Alfred has served in education for 9 years.
Ashley Alfred holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from the University of Houston and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of St. Thomas.
Dr. Alexis Cabarcas-Nunez earned a Doctorate (Ph.D.) and Master’s degree in Marine Science from the University of Puerto Rico, and a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a Major in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Magdalena, Colombia. Dr. Cabarcas-Nunez also earned his Principal’s Certification from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Cabarcas-Nunez served as a Science Teacher at Aldine Sr. High School from 2009-2015; Department Chair & Skill Specialist at Aldine Senior High School and Blanson CTE High School from 2013-2020; and an Assistant Principal at Plummer Middle School from 2020-2022.
Gina A. Rigsby was named Assistant Principal of Aldine Senior High School in 2015. Ms. Rigsby has both corporate and educational experience, and she has facilitated elementary and secondary education in Curriculum and Instruction, Supervision and Administration. Ms. Rigsby began her teaching career in HISD in elementary education in 1989. Ms. Rigsby has served on the Magnet Schools of Texas Board as President and President-Elect. She has also served as a School Reform Leadership Coach for the Houston A+ Challenge Foundation.
Ms. Rigsby has thirty years of educational experience encompassing all four levels of leadership: elementary, intermediate, middle school and high school. Ms. Rigsby has been an administrator in the Aldine Independent School District for the past twenty-five years, 18 of which were served as Principal of Reed Intermediate School.
Her distinctions and acknowledgements include the 2007 Annenberg Leadership Academy Fellow, and the 2003 Principal of the Year in Aldine Independent School District. Ms.
Ms. Rigsby is a graduate of Texas Southern University, where she received both a Bachelor of Science degree in 1980 and a Master of Education degree in Educational Administration in 1993.