Administration

My name is Jonathan Powell, and I am thrilled to serve you as the principal of New Caney High School. I attended Houston Christian University for my undergraduate degrees and Lamar University for my Masters in Education. I have served as an educator in this community for the last 17 years. I originally taught and coached here at New Caney High School, then served as assistant and associate principal here. I was principal at KCMS for three years before returning to NCHS as the building principal. I am starting my second full year as principal here at New Caney High School. 
I am excited to be at New Caney High School, and I genuinely look forward to helping make your experience with NCHS a positive one. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Be the light!
Jonathan Powell
Principal

Hello, Eagle Family!
My name is Amber Beard, and it is my privilege to serve the New Caney High School community as Dean of Instruction.  I grew up in East Texas and earned my Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, where I majored in English. I have 15 years of classroom teaching experience and spent the majority of my teaching career in Beaumont ISD and Humble ISD. Beyond the wonderful years spent in the classroom, I have also been fortunate to work as a District Curriculum Coach for English Language Arts and serve as an Assistant Principal in Channelview ISD.  
I look forward to continuing serving the students, staff, and families of New Caney High School as we endeavor to make learning relevant and engaging for all of our students. My personal and professional goal is to ensure that all of our students have the resources they need to succeed in whatever path they choose.  At New Caney High School, we believe in excellence, and our staff works hard to ensure our students know and have access to every opportunity possible. 
Go Eagles! 
Dean of Instruction

Hey Eagles! My name is Joseph Genovese, and I am ecstatic about returning to my home as the Associate Principal of New Caney High School.  I started my career here as a Science and Engineering teacher here before being promoted to being an Assistant Principal.  Last year I was given an opportunity to learn more about middle school and specifically work with our incoming 9th grade class.  Being back with Mr. Powell and working with the administrators and teachers that I have grown up professionally with is a dream come true.

I was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, but grew up in Kingwood.  I graduated from Louisiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in history.  After beginning my work at NCHS, it was Mr. Powell who encouraged me to go back to school and I got my master’s from Lamar University in Education Administration in 2016.  With the support of my family, I went back again and completed my Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Lamar University in 2023.

I have been married to my beautiful wife Ashley for the last eight years.  We have a five-year-old son James and in August of 2024 will welcome our second son William into our lives.  New Caney High School has been my home for over a decade.  Let’s build a positive environment where students feel safe to grow into the person they want to become. If you need any assistance, please feel free to reach out. GO BIG BLUE!

Be better today than you were yesterday.
Dr. Joseph Genovese
Associate Principal

Hello! My name is Oluwasegun Adebayo, and I am proud to serve as one of our Assistant Principals at NCHS.
I am the youngest of five children. I was born in Lagos, Nigeria and my Uncle who raised me knew the value of hard work and the importance of education. He moved me and his children to the United States at the age of 14. My uncle dedicated his life to ensuring that all of us went to college and got an education to better our lives.
My past experience in education includes serving 4 years as a teacher and coach in Honolulu, Hawaii and 12 years as a middle school and high school Special Education co-teacher in Texas.

Assistant Principal & Campus Behavior Coordinator
Last Name: A-Cr

Hello! I am Cody Boone and I am proud to serve as an Assistant Principal at New Caney High School. I grew up in Porter, Texas and attended NCISD schools throughout my childhood, eventually graduating from New Caney High. After high school, I graduated from Sam Houston State University with my Bachelor's of Science Degree and a few years later graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Master's in Educational Leadership Degree . This will be my 13th year working in education. I have previously been a teacher and coach in Katy ISD, Tomball ISD, and New Caney ISD. My goal is to make your student's overall experience at NCHS a positive one. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Go Big Blue!

Assistant Principal & Campus Behavior Coordinator
Last Names: Mo-R

Hello! My name is Caneidra Dick. I am excited to serve as an assistant principal at New Caney High School. I have 20 years of experience in Education as a teacher and campus administrator. I received a Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Southern Mississippi and a Master’s Degree from Lamar University. I am honored to serve the students, staff and community. I am invested in your student’s success.  If there is any way that I can help, please do not hesitate to ask. Go Eagles!   

Assistant Principal & Campus Behavior Coordinator
Last Names: Hi-Mi

Hello! I am Abbey Fera and I am excited to serve as one of the assistant principals here at New Caney High School. I received my Bachelor's degree from Texas State University and Masters from U of H Clear Lake. I worked in Humble ISD for 15 years as a theatre director both at the middle and high school levels. My family has a long history in education, both my parents and grandparents plus many others are all educators. I have a red headed blue eyed son, Dominick, that keeps me on my toes and an equally rambunctious dog, Fletcher. I love being in education because it allows me the ability to help both students and teachers find their gifts and cultivate them. I am excited to start my third year here in New Caney ISD.

Assistant Principal & Campus Behavior Coordinator
Last Names: Cu-He

Hello!  My name is Bethanie Wheeler and I am thrilled to serve New Caney High School as an Assistant Principal.  I am married to an incredible man (who is a school counselor) and we have 2 wonderful grown children!
After graduating from SHSU, I spent the first 5 years as an elementary teacher, then moved into secondary behavior after earning a master’s degree from Lamar University.  In the 19/20 school year, I moved to New Caney High School to support students as a counselor and now an assistant principal.                  
I enjoy working with students and families academically, emotionally, and socially while they are becoming the individual they are meant to be.    
I'm looking forward to an amazing school year!

Assistant Principal & Campus Behavior Coordinator
Last Name: S-Z