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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
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 Director

Ms. Perkina-Gross Dickerson
perkina.gross@universalacademy.com
Assistant COO
Director of Transportation
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

Dr. Sheraton Duffey
sheraton.duffey@universalacademy.com
Universal Academy-Irving, Principal

Mrs. Sandra Clark
sandra.clark@universalacademy.com
Universal Academy-Coppell, Principal
Universal Academy-Bartonville, Principal

Dr. Terea Jones
terea.jones@universalacademy.com
Universal Academy-Irving, Assistant Principal
Testing Coordinator, District
Mathematics Facilitator, District

Ms. Claire Jones
claire.jones@universalacademy.com
Special Education Coordinator, District

Dr. Dion Hood
dion.hood@universalacademy.com
Director of Fine Arts, District
Director of Enrollment and Retention
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, Principal
roderick.peoples@universalacademy.com
Universal Academy-Irving (PreK-3)
Universal Academy-Carrollton

Ms. Joanna Plummer, Cohort
joanna.plummer@universalacademy.com
Grade Levels: 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th

Mrs. Renique Ranel, Cohort
renique.ranel@universalacademy.com
Grade Levels: Prekindergarten, Kindergarten, and 3rd
UNIVERSAL ACADEMY-COPPELL
UNIVERSAL ACADEMY-BARTONVILLE

Mrs. Sandra Clark, Principal
sandra.clark@universalacademy.com

Mrs. Heather Adams, Assistant Principal
heather.adams@universalacademy.com
Grade Levels: Middle School (6th - 12th)

Mrs. Pardeep Hundal, Cohort and GT Specialist
pardeep.hundal@universalacademy.com
Grade Level: 2nd and 4th

Mrs. Stacy Boliver, Cohort
stacy.boliver@universalacademy.com
Grade Levels: Kindergarten, 1st, and 5th

Mr. Larry Carter, Cohort
larry.carter@universalacademy.com
Grade Levels: Prekindergarten and 3rd

Ms. Stefani Coston, Lead Teacher
stefani.coston@universalacademy.com
Physical Education Department
CAMPUS SECURITY
Universal Academy-Irving
Mr. Gerald Peoples
gerald.peoples@universalacademy.com
Universal Academy-Coppell/Bartonville
Mr. Rodney Peoples
rodney.peoples@universalacademy.com