Ms. Shaffer serves as a Freshman Assistant Principal at Brazoswood High School. She began her career as a math teacher, spending six years in the classroom before serving three years as a Content Specialist. This is her second year as an Assistant Principal.
Ms. Shaffer is passionate about supporting students and staff and building meaningful relationships that help students succeed. She is committed to creating a positive school environment where students and staff feel supported, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.
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Shawn Elliott is a seasoned educational leader committed to advancing student achievement, strengthening instructional practices, and cultivating positive, high-performing school cultures.
Mr. Elliott began his career as a CTE Business teacher, establishing a strong instructional foundation and gaining first hand insight into the experiences and needs of students and educators. Throughout his career, he has served as a department chair, instructional coach, campus testing coordinator, elementary and middle school assistant principal, and high school principal. His experience spans Pre-K through 12th grade and includes leadership in Title I, rural, urban, and suburban school settings, providing him with a broad understanding of the instructional, operational, and organizational demands of diverse school communities.
Mr. Elliott is known for a collaborative, strategic, and adaptable approach to leadership. He focuses on building strong relationships, establishing clear expectations, developing effective systems, and empowering educators to achieve meaningful results. His diverse experience allows him to approach challenges from both an instructional and organizational perspective while maintaining a clear focus on school improvement and student outcomes.
At the core of Mr. Elliott’s leadership philosophy is the belief that great schools are built through strong relationships, high expectations, empowered educators, purposeful collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to students. He is passionate about developing people, strengthening school culture, improving systems, and creating environments where both students and staff are challenged and supported to reach their full potential.
Mr. Elliott brings a student-centered, solutions-oriented perspective to campus and district initiatives. His leadership is driven by continuous improvement and a commitment to creating exceptional learning environments where every student has the opportunity to succeed and every educator is empowered to make a meaningful difference.
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Mrs. Hicks serves as an Assistant Principal at Brazoswood High School. She brings more than 15 years of experience in education, along with over 20 years of leadership and emergency response experience. She holds a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Houston.
Mrs. Hicks is passionate about building strong relationships, supporting teachers and students, and creating a safe, positive school environment where every student can thrive. She believes in leading with consistency, compassion, accountability, and a commitment to helping students reach their full potential.
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Jenny Morgan, M.Ed., is an Assistant Principal at Brazoswood High School with a strong background in education and extensive knowledge of special education and student support. With over 25 years of experience in Education; She believes every student deserves to feel known, supported, and capable of success. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with students, families, and teachers to navigate academic, behavioral, and individual needs. Her experience in education has given her a deep understanding of the importance of individualized support, collaboration, and strong communication with families. As a campus leader, Mrs. Morgan strives to be approachable, fair, and solution-focused while keeping students at the center of every decision. She values building partnerships with families and believes that when schools and families work together, students are better positioned to succeed
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Mrs. Amy Mancano begins her 16th year in education, bringing a diverse background in classroom instruction, curriculum leadership, and campus administration to her role as Assistant Principal of Special Services at Brazoswood High School.
Her career in education began in Crowley ISD, where she discovered her passion for teaching science. She continued serving students and developing her instructional expertise in both Burleson ISD and Joshua ISD. Her experience later expanded beyond the classroom when she served as a District Science Content and Curriculum Coordinator for a DFW-area charter district, supporting teachers and helping shape science curriculum and instruction across multiple campuses.
Most recently, Mrs. Mancano spent three years as an Assistant Principal at Lake Jackson Intermediate in Brazosport ISD. During her time at LJI, she strengthened her skills in instructional leadership, student support, campus operations, staff development, and special programs. Those experiences helped prepare her for the next chapter of her leadership journey as the Assistant Principal of Special Services at Brazoswood High School, where she supports Special Education and Section 504 services while working alongside staff, students, and families to ensure students have the resources and opportunities they need to be successful.
Mrs. Mancano earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida and her Master's degree in Educational Leadership from Texas Christian University.
Beyond her professional role, Mrs. Mancano values time with her family. She and her husband, Jim, are proud parents of three accomplished adults, and one of her greatest joys is being Grammy to five precious granddaughters.
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Mrs. Mills joins the Brazoswood High School administration team with 16 years of dedicated experience in education. Mrs. Mills has taught biology, chemistry, and physical education and is a true supporter for student-athletes. She spent 16 years coaching, including 10 years as head gymnastics coach, 4 years as head tennis coach, 3 years as assistant tennis coach, and 6 years as an assistant cheer coach. Her deep roots in both the classroom and sports have shaped her collaborative leadership style. Driven by integrity, transparency, and a passion for relationship-building, she is excited to serve the Buccaneer community. Mrs. Mills earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas Woman’s University (where she was a competitive gymnast) and her master’s degree from Lamar University.
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