Fort Bend Education Foundation

Campus Alum Spotlights

A fascinating fact about Fort Bend ISD is that several alumni have returned to the district to work professionally, while others have made a name for themselves in other fields! On this webpage, we feature alumni success stories submitted by members of FBISD’s Student Leadership Cohort. The high school students have interviewed alumni, gathered photos and details about their lives to share with us. We appreciate their contributions to our Campus Alum Spotlights!

BRANDI CROSS – Health Teacher and Coach Brandi Cross is a Marshall High School alum who has made history as a student athlete and as an employee. She says, "My experiences while attending Marshall were nothing short of exemplary. Now that I am an employee at Marshall, I try to give student athletes what was poured into me, which is not always easy. As we move in this world, things evolve and change.” One of her favorite memories as a student at Marshall was going to state track competition and making history as the first Marshall girls’ team to do so shortly after the school's opening. 

DENA GARCIA – A graduate of Kempner High School’s Class of ’94, Mrs. Dena Garcia has returned to the district as an Assessment Coordinator and Coach of the Lady Tigers Junior Varsity Volleyball Team at Travis High School. The 2013 Teacher of the Year winner says she returned 15 years ago because she was inspired by her high school teachers to pursue the profession and wanted her family to stay in Fort Bend ISD. Her favorite memory as a Kempner Cougar was her volleyball team’s undefeated season district win during her senior year! 

Leslie Beyer – This Kempner High School “Cougar” alum is the recently retired CEO of Energy Workforce and Technology Council. She was responsible for helping people understand the importance of energy and the production of oil and gas. Her rebranding and leadership in the merger of the Petroleum Equipment and Services Association (PESA) and the Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC) is said to have led the Energy Workforce to become the world’s largest energy technology and services association. She isalso an advocate of hiring women in STEM fields and created the first diversity survey for the energy services sector. A day before her retirement from Energy Workforce, she received a proclamation from former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announcing July 13, 2023, as “Leslie Beyer Day” in recognition of her career achievements.

Tinuola Osun – A graduate of Austin High School (c/o 2016), Tinuola Osun attended Prairie View A&M University. She returned to Fort Bend ISD during the 2023-2024 school year to work as a teacher at Travis High School. During her high school years, Osun was a member of DECA and the girls' track team. She also enjoyed attending school football games. She says, “It’s nostalgic to come back to FBISD. My return has allowed me to be more aware of students’ well-being, with the change in expectations and increased pressure from when I was in high school.” 

JACQUELINE DAVILA – Bush High School graduate, Jacqueline Davila, teaches AP Pre-Calculus classes at her alma mater. Her memorable moments as a Bush Bronco revolve around her involvement in sports and extracurricular activities, athletic accolades she received and consistent encouragement from her soccer coach. Her fond memories have served as inspiration in pursuing a teaching career. A 2024 Bush High School Campus Teacher of the Year Finalist, Davila has a desire to continue her mission of helping students succeed. 

HALEY JONES – A Ridge Point High School “Panthers” alum, Haley Jones says it was natural to return to the district. She currently teaches Medical Terminology classes at Bush, Kempner and Travis high schools. Jones loves to see excited students and the different perspectives of the campuses to which she is assigned. During her time as a Fort Bend ISD high school student, she was active in numerous organizations and clubs, including Future Farmers of America, the National Honor Society, Pride Club and HOSA.