Brenda Duhon for PNGISD School Board, Place 6
About Dr. Brenda Duhon
I retired from PNGISD in 2021 as the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction/Technology; a position I held for 10 years. After retirement, I was fortunate to do some traveling and am ready to give back to the district and communities that gave so much to me.
I grew up in Groves and graduated from PNGHS in 1976. I graduated from Lamar University with a BBA in Office Administration (1979), Master of Education in Supervision (1985), and my Ed.D. in Educational Leadership in 2010.
I have two adult children who graduated from PNG (2001 and 2006) with 5 grandchildren of which four of my grandsons currently attend PNG schools. My daughter teaches at PNGISD. My husband, Robert, is a retired pharmacist and has two adult children with four grandchildren. We currently live in Port Neches.
Professional Qualifications
An experienced educator, administrator, mother, and grandmother with a unique insight into the challenges faced by educators, students, and parents. I am committed to ensuring a high-quality education for all PNGISD students.
Occupation
- Retired PNGISD Educator/Administrator
- Field Supervisor, Region 13 Educator Certification Program (8/2024)
- Lamar State College Port Arthur Adjunct Instructor
Education
- Ed.D. Education Leadership (2010)
- Master of Education in Supervision (1985)
- BBA in Office Administration (1979)
Certifications
- Superintendent Certification
- Mid-Management Administrator (PK-12)
- Supervisor (PK-12)
- Secondary Business Composite (6-12)
- Vocational Office Education (6-12)
- Certified Professional Secretary
Professional Experience at PNGISD
- Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction/Technology (2011-2021)
- Director of Staff Development, Assessment & Instructional Technology (2004-2011)
- Instructional Technology Coordinator (1997-2004)
- PNGHS Business Teacher (1991-1996)
Why am I Running for the PNGISD School Board?
I love everything that PNGISD represents and am proud to have played a role in its success over the years. I am confident that my educational experience as a teacher and administrator is invaluable to this position and qualifies me to continue to make a positive impact on PNGISD students, staff, School Board, and the communities of Port Neches and Groves.
I bring a unique set of knowledge and skills to the PNGISD school board position since I have been a PNGISD student, PNGISD parent, PNGISD teacher, PNGISD administrator, and now a PNGISD grandparent…notice the emphasis on PNGISD! I emphasize PNGISD because I understand the uniqueness that is PNGISD from many perspectives along with the “Honor, Pride, and Tradition” that it exemplifies at all levels of participation.
We have faced many challenges in education over the years, but our dedicated staff, administrative team, and school board have worked hard to overcome these challenges. With the complicated world in which we live today, these challenges will likely be magnified. I am dedicated to ensuring that every student at PNGISD has opportunities for success and am committed to putting students and staff first. My experience at PNGISD provided me an understanding of many facets of the school district which uniquely prepares me for the role of a PNGISD school board member.
Professional Affiliations
My current affiliations include:
- Sabine Neches Community Action Panel
- Port Neches Community Action Panel
- Mid-Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association, Legislative Chair
- PNGHS CTE Advisory Committee, Facilitator
- PNGISD Safety & Security Committee
- Member, First Baptist Church, Groves
While serving as the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction/Technology, I participated in the following professional organizations:
- Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)
- Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)
- Association of Curriculum and Development (ASCD)
- Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisor Association (TEPSA)
- Southeast Texas Career & Technical Administrator’s Association (SETCTAA)
- Texas Statewide Network of Assessment Professionals (T-SNAP)
- Leadership Southeast Texas (LSET) (Pictured at the right)
- Mentor, 2016 Youth Leadership Southeast Texas (Y-LSET)
- Delta Kappa Gamma International
Honors/recognition during my time at PNGISD:
- TEPSA Region 5 TEPSAN of the Year (2019-2020)
- TEA Chief Academic Officer Advisory Council
- TEA District Testing Coordinator’s Advisory Committee
- Texas Career and Technology State Leadership Committee
- Submitted an article highlighting our CTE peer tutor program to the Texas School Business Bragging Rights magazine entitled “Teaching and training program of study in Port Neches-Groves ISD is more than reading, writing, and arithmetic!” (December 2021) https://issuu.com/tasanet/docs/tsb_br_2021-22?fr=sMmJmMTE3ODM5MDk (pages 29-31)
- Mimio® Featured Educator (December 2010) http://www.mimio.hu/en-NA/Educator-info/Featured-educators/b_duhon.html
- 2012 HEB Excellence in Education Statewide Semi-Finalist Grant Awardee
Educational Experience
Curriculum
Career & Technology (CTE)
Curriculum
- Directed the following curriculum-related programs: Career & Technology, Special Education, Student Assessment, Gifted and Talented, Summer School, Instructional Technology (including the district website), ESL, Bilingual, and Homebound Services
- Promoted improvement in instruction by providing support to teachers, principals, directors, a
- Directed the following curriculum-related programs: Career & Technology, Special Education, Student Assessment, Gifted and Talented, Summer School, Instructional Technology (including the district website), ESL, Bilingual, and Homebound Services
- Promoted improvement in instruction by providing support to teachers, principals, directors, and coordinators
- Implemented TEA Commissioner Morath’s TEA Lesson Plan Study with PNGISD teachers (Pictured above)
- Developed, with the Curriculum Team, the district’s first Curriculum Management Plan
- Navigated through state accountability
Leadership
Career & Technology (CTE)
Curriculum
- Managed federal grants and related federal programs
- Led campus administrators in campus planning, comprehensive needs assessments, formative reviews, and staff development planning for campus improvement
- Facilitated District of Innovation Committee, Technology Task Force Committee, and Title I Parent Involvement Committee
- Managed budgets for
- Managed federal grants and related federal programs
- Led campus administrators in campus planning, comprehensive needs assessments, formative reviews, and staff development planning for campus improvement
- Facilitated District of Innovation Committee, Technology Task Force Committee, and Title I Parent Involvement Committee
- Managed budgets for Curriculum and Instruction, Summer School, Instructional Technology, CTE, Title I, II, IV, and Perkins grant
- Created and implemented the district’s online registration system and procedures
- Participated in planning and design of new Intermediate campuses
Career & Technology (CTE)
Career & Technology (CTE)
Career & Technology (CTE)
- Managed PNGHS Career & Technology Department
- Added programs, created partnerships with local industry, and increased certification opportunities for CTE students
- Facilitated the Career & Technology Advisory Committee
- Supported student participation through CTE leadership organizations and competitions (SkillsUSA, DECA, BPA, HOSA, TAFE, TPS
- Managed PNGHS Career & Technology Department
- Added programs, created partnerships with local industry, and increased certification opportunities for CTE students
- Facilitated the Career & Technology Advisory Committee
- Supported student participation through CTE leadership organizations and competitions (SkillsUSA, DECA, BPA, HOSA, TAFE, TPSA)
- Implemented campus Crime Stoppers at PNGHS
- Served on various local advisory boards