Assistant Superintendent of Operations, Title IX Coordinator

Mr. Jeff Perez is currently serving as the Assistant Superintendent of Operations for Big Spring ISD.  Mr. Perez joined Big Spring ISD in 2021.  Prior to serving at BSISD as Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Perez served in a variety of educational roles, including High School Principal, District Academic Coordinator, Assistant High School Principal, and High School Teacher.  Mr. Perez holds three Texas Educational Certificates, including Superintendent Certificate, Principal Certificate, and Secondary Teacher Certificate.  Mr. Perez attended Lubbock Christian University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education and his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, and received his Superintendent Certificate.  Mr. Perez and his wife Yvette, who is also an educator, have four children.  Tyler is married and living in Lubbock, Ellianna is a senior at BSHS, Daniel is an 8th grader at BSJH, and Isaac is a 7th grader at BSJH.  The Perez family is happy to be a part of the BSISD family and look forward to being a part of the Big Spring community.

Chief Financial Officer

Susan Bryan became the Chief Financial Officer in the fall of 2016 and has worked in the Business Office of Big Spring ISD since 2011. Her background includes six years of public accounting experience both in the audit and tax fields. She also has worked many years in the private sector specializing in oil and gas accounting. She is a certified public accountant. Susan has a Bachelor degree in Accounting from Abilene Christian University. She and her husband, Larry, are proud parents to a son and daughter. Her children are both graduates of Big Spring ISD and are currently pursuing engineering degrees in college.

Federal Programs

Debbie Park considers education a calling that she has been answering for over 40 years. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and English from Angelo State University and a Master of Education from Texas Tech University. She has served as a high school teacher, a curriculum director, a director of federal programs, and a school improvement specialist. Debbie currently functions as the District Coordinator for School Improvement (DCSI) for BSISD and is sharing federal program duties.

Director of Auxiliary Services

Mr. John Sparks has been employed by BSISD for 16 years. He currently serves as the Director of Auxiliary Services.  Mr. Sparks graduated from Hereford High School in 1971. He has been married to his wife, Cheryl, since September, 1975. Over the years he pursued many careers including working in the oilfield and landscape and maintenance.  He received his Associate degree from Howard College in 1991 and his Bachelor degree from Lubbock Christian University in 2004. In 2005, Mr. Sparks began teaching special education and coaching for BSISD. He served as the head coach for Lady Steer softball from 2008-2014.

Director of Safety and Security

Jim Wommack brings over 25 years of educational experience to the district and is currently in his eighth year with Big Spring ISD.   His career began in the classroom as a biology teacher and on the field, coaching both football and track.  Jim began his administrative career at Big Spring Junior High School as an assistant principal.  Jim’s wife of 20 years, Carman, is also in the school district.  They have two children – Jordan, a 2019 BSHS graduate, and Carter, currently a 6^th grader.

Athletic Director

Assistant Superintendent of Academics and Assessment

Mrs. Dana Scott currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Academics and Assessment and joined BSISD in May of 2022. Mrs. Scott has served in varied positions, including Director of Student Services, High School Principal, Junior High Principal, Elementary Teacher, and Junior High Teacher. Mrs. Scott graduated from Johnson City High School and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Texas State University in 1992. In 2012, she received her Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington and two years later completed the Superintendent Program at the same institution. She holds Texas certifications as Superintendent, EC-12 Principal, and 1-8 Elementary Teacher. Mrs. Scott has been happily married to her wonderful husband for 34 years. She and her husband Darren have three adult children. One of her daughters recently graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Parks and Recreation Science and her other daughter and son are completing PhD programs in Immunology and Geology at Texas A&M University. Mrs. Scott is excited about being a Big Spring Steer!

Director of Business Services

Melissa Tarbet joined Big Spring ISD in September 2016. Her background is in business management in the Energy Production sector. She is also the owner and operator of a real estate investment company with her husband since 2002. She received her Bachelor of Business Administration from Angelo State University in 1991. She has been married to her husband Ted for 30 years and they have 3 children.

Director of Technology

Jamie Scott has been a part of Big Spring ISD since June 2005 and has been the Director of Technology since September 2018. He previously worked in the Mental Health profession for 18 years. He has Bachelor of Science degree in Network Administration from Bellevue University. Jamie has been married to his wife Janet for 30 years and they have 2 grown children.

Director of Special Education

Dr. Sheppard has worked for Big Spring ISD since 2012, where he was originally hired as an educational diagnostician. During this time, he has also held the assessment coordinator and assistant special education director positions. He took over as the Special Education Director in 2019. Dr. Sheppard received his doctorate in performance psychology from Grand Canyon University in 2016 and a master degree in Special Education from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin in 2012. He has been married to his wife, Chelsea, since 2008 and they have four children together.

District Testing Coordinator & Special Populations

Misty Henson has been in education for over 20 years. She has earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Angelo State University and a Master of Education from Lamar University. During her 20 years in education, Misty has served as a classroom teacher, supervisor of a behavior unit, special education counselor and a high school counselor. Misty is currently serving as the District Testing Coordinator and Director of  Special Programs. Misty has been married to her husband, Michael for 19 years and has two beautiful daughters, one who is a 2018 Big Spring graduate.