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Mailing Address: 2616 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving, Tx 75062
Contact Number: 972-255-1800
Email Address: uaschoolboard@universalacademy.com
School Board Members
Mrs. Janice Blackmon, Board President
Ms. Yolanda Brown, Interim Secretary
Dr. Sharon Greggs, MD, Member
Ms. Sandra Hall, Member
Dr. Dana Jobe, Member
Mrs. Diane Moshier, Member
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School Board Agendas and Minutes
Organizational Chart
DISTRICT LEADERSHIP
At Universal Academy, our leadership team is dedicated to fostering excellence in education, innovation, and student success. Guided by our mission and core values, our administrators and directors work collaboratively to ensure a safe, engaging, and academically rigorous environment for every student. With a strong commitment to supporting families and the community, we strive to build meaningful partnerships that enhance learning, strengthen relationships, and promote a shared vision of success for all.

Mrs. Janice Blackmon
janice.blackmon@universalacademy.com
Founder, CEO, and Director of Administrative Services

Dr. Dana Jobe
dana.jobe@universalacademy.com
Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer
Mrs. Andrea Butcher
andrea.butcher@universalacademy.com
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Human Resources Direcrtor
Ms. Perkina-Gross Dickerson
perkina.gross@universalacademy.com
Assistant COO
Director of Transportation
Mr. James McKee
james.mckee@universalacademy.com
Facilities and Operations Manager
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
Dr. Sheraton Duffey
sheraton.duffey@universalacademy.com
Universal Academy-Irving, Principal
Mrs. Sandra Clark
sandra.clark@universalacademy.com
Universal Academy-Coppell/Bartonville, Principal
Dr. Terea Jones
terea.jones@universalacademy.com
Testing Coordinator, District
Mathematics Facilitator, District
Ms. Claire Jones
claire.jones@universalacademy.com
Special Education Coordinator, District
Mrs. Linda Walker
linda.walker@universalacademy.com
Science Specialist, District
Dr. Dion Hood
dion.hood@universalacademy.com
Director of Fine Arts, District
EMERGENT BILINGUAL (ESL)
Mr. Burl Harris, Cohort (Irving Campus)
burl.harris@universalacademy.com
Ms. Shainaaz Merchant (Coppell/Bartonville Campuses)
shainaaz.merchant@universalacademy.com
UNIVERSAL ACADEMY-IRVING
Dr. Sheraton Duffey, Principal
sheraton.duffey@universalacademy.com
Mr. Roderick Peoples, Assistant Principal
roderick.peoples@universalacademy.com
Grade Levels: High School (9th - 12th)
Mr. Joseph Roman-Torres, Assistant Principal
joseph.romantorres@universalacademy.com
Middle School (6th -8th)
Mr. Aaron Jackson, Cohort
aaron.jackson@universalacademy.com
Grade Levels: 3rd and 5th
Ms. Joanna Plummer, Cohort
joanna.plummer@universalacademy.com
Grade Levels: 2nd and 4th
Mrs. Renique Ranel, Cohort
renique.ranel@universalacademy.com
Grade Levels: Prekindergarten, Kindergarten, and 1st
UNIVERSAL ACADEMY-COPPELL
UNIVERSAL ACADEMY-BARTONVILLE
Mrs. Sandra Clark, Principal
sandra.clark@universalacademy.com
Grade Levels: High School (9th - 12th)
Mrs. Heather Adams, Assistant Principal
heather.adams@universalacademy.com
Grade Levels: Middle School (5th - 8th)
Mrs. Pardeep Hundal, Cohort and GT Specialist
pardeep.hundal@universalacademy.com
Grade Level: 4th
Mrs. Stacy Boliver, Cohort
stacy.boliver@universalacademy.com
Grade Levels: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Mr. Larry Carter, Cohort
larry.carter@universalacademy.com
Grade Levels: Prekindergarten and Kindergarten
Ms. Maria Bacy, 504 Specialist
maria.bacy@universalacademy.com
CAMPUS SECURITY
Universal Academy-Irving
Mr. Gerald Peoples
gerald.peoples@universalacademy.com
Universal Academy-Coppell/Bartonville
Mr. Rodney Peoples
rodney.peoples@universalacademy.com