Wylie ISD Announces District Leadership Updates

Wylie ISD is proud to share several leadership updates designed to enhance efficiency and support the district’s long-term success. This restructure allows the district to absorb an existing central office position while aligning key areas under experienced leaders who will continue advancing priorities for students, staff, and the community. 

The other members of the district’s leadership team remain in their same roles.

“Each of these leaders brings valuable experience and a deep understanding of Wylie ISD,” said Superintendent Dr. Kim Spicer. “I have complete confidence in this team and their commitment to doing what’s best for our students and staff every single day.”

Amanda Lannan

With Dr. Spicer officially assuming the role of Superintendent of Schools, Amanda Lannan will transition to Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction. In her new role, Lannan will oversee curriculum and instruction, as well as career and technical education, counseling, fine arts, professional development, assessment and accountability, special education, and special services. Dr. Spicer will continue to directly oversee athletics, community relations, and technology.

Lannan has spent her entire career in Wylie ISD, beginning in 2007 at Wylie East High School, teaching world geography and economics. She later served as a social studies learning specialist, assistant principal and associate principal at Wylie High School, Director of Student Services, and principal of Cooper Junior High before being named Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources in 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Texas State University and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Texas A&M-Commerce. She also holds her superintendent’s certification. Lannan and her family reside in Wylie.

Dr. Jessica Branch

Dr. Jessica Branch, who has served as Chief of Staff since 2022, will now lead as Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Dr. Branch joined Wylie ISD in 2013 and has served as assistant principal at Dodd Elementary, Coordinator for Federal Programs, and Director of Policy, Governance, and Grants. With nearly 20 years of experience in education, she began her career in Garland ISD, where she also supported curriculum development and technology integration. Dr. Branch earned her Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas, Master of Education in Educational Technology Leadership from Lamar University, and Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Dallas Baptist University. She also holds her superintendent’s certification. Dr. Branch and her family reside in St. Paul.

Amanda Martin

Amanda Martin, current Director of Counseling and The Wylie Way, will take on the role of Chief of Staff. Martin has served as counseling director since 2015 and has more than 20 years of experience in education, including roles as a school counselor in Garland ISD, a learning specialist for secondary social studies, and a social studies teacher at Wylie High School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Hardin-Simmons University and a Master of Arts in School Counseling from Amberton University. Martin and her family reside in Wylie.

Amy Andrews

Amy Andrews will serve as the new Director of Counseling and The Wylie Way, following her tenure as Counseling Coordinator. Andrews began her career in Lubbock ISD, teaching second grade before joining Wylie ISD in 2007 as Lead Counselor at Wylie East High School. She later taught third grade at Smith Elementary and has served as the district’s Counseling Coordinator since 2019. She has a Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies from Texas Tech University and a Master of Education in School Counseling from Amberton University.

This transition will allow Relational Skills Learning Specialist Deidra Winn to take over the role of Counseling Coordinator, eliminating the relational skills position as part of the restructure.