I am honored to be the principal at OES and look forward to serving our amazing families. OES is a place where all students are valued, and there is a focus on learning and growing. It is my priority to promote an environment that embraces developing empathetic, enthusiastic students, while emphasizing problem solving and critical thinking in an innovative learning environment.

My family and I live in Livingston. I have four amazing kids: Tatiana, Milan, Abby, and Garrett. My husband, Mike, provides phone support for medical instruments in hospitals and labs all over the country. We have a sweet Cocker Spaniel named Princess and are blessed to live with my mom, Suzy, and stepdad, Rod.

I have been an educator for the past 25 years, having previously served in Lake Travis ISD as elementary principal and director of elementary academic services. I also have prior experience working in Leander ISD as an elementary principal and executive director at the district level. Before moving to the Austin area, I worked in Spring ISD as principal, assistant principal, intervention coordinator, instructional coach and teacher. I feel that I have come full circle and found my way back home.

In order to best support our campus, it is important I am visible and accessible. I look forward to joining classroom activities and attending campus events. I am committed to responding promptly to your questions or concerns. If you ever need anything, please don’t hesitate to contact me at jandjelic@newcaneyisd.org. I welcome your feedback, and also encourage you to share your positive experiences at OES.