HISD’s dedicated team of educators and staff is committed to helping every student thrive. We work together to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. Visit our staff directory to learn more about the people who make our school a great place to learn and grow.
Samyra Rogers was selected as the new principal for Gregory Lincoln Education Center in the 24-25 school year. She previously served as principal at Pleasantville Elementary School.
She began her career as a mathematics teacher at Houston ISD in 2008 at Holland Middle School. While at Holland, Rogers served in various leadership roles, including as Assistant Principal for three years. During her tenure, she led the math team to double-digit student achievement and growth gains. In 2020, she was selected as Achieve 180 Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year. She earned a promotion to the role of Principal at Pleasantville Elementary during the 2020-2021 school year. Through the Pandemic, she led the school to achieve an "A"-rating with five academic distinctions from the TEA and recognition as the #1 Gold Ribbon Elementary School in the Greater Houston area by Children at Risk.
Rogers earned a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Prairie View A&M University and holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership from the University of St. Thomas.
My name is Lyniece Catalan, and I am genuinely humbled to serve as one of the Assistant Principals of the richly-filled Gregory-Lincoln! I have served as an elementary school teacher in both self-contained and departmentalized settings. I have also served in an array of instructional leadership roles – including Blended Learning Coach, Instructional Specialist, K-5 Literacy Specialist, Secondary ELD, as well as an Elementary Assistant Principal – contributing to student growth and achievement, developing teacher instructional capacity and supporting campus transformation and accountability.
During my experience in the classroom, I was named an Amplify Ambassador and Amplify Teacher of the Year. I also received TEA academic distinctions for Reading, and was awarded New Teacher of the Year. The transformative work I’d done with student growth and achievement earned the TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment – designated Master Teacher distinction. I am also a proud graduate of HISD’s Advanced Leadership Academy.
I’ve earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Dillard University and a Master’s of Science from the University of Downtown - Home of the Gators! I later decided to walk in my calling of education, where I completed an ACP at UHD, as well the Professional Principal Preparation Program at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.
Honored to join the Gregory-Lincoln family, where together we will cultivate an atmosphere of excellence and provide our scholars with high-quality instruction everyday! I look forward to building strong relationships with our families, teachers, staff and the greater Fourth Ward community, as we collectively take Gregory-Lincoln higher.
My name is Carrie Curtis, and I’m proud to serve as one of the Assistant Principals of this historic campus. This year marks my 15th year with Houston ISD and my 26th year in education!
I began my career as an elementary Art teacher, but my deep passion for literacy quickly led me back to the elementary classroom, where I taught both 1st and 5th grade. I spent 5 years as a Middle School Assistant Principal before starting at Gregory-Lincoln. Over the years, I’ve also served in a variety of instructional leadership roles—including Instructional Technologist, Career Pathways Leader, and SMART Certified Teacher—supporting educators across the state in integrating technology into meaningful classroom instruction.
During my time in the classroom, I was honored to receive both New Teacher of the Year and Teacher of the Year distinctions.
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Stephen F. Austin State University (Axe ‘Em Jacks!). I later received my Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas at Arlington.
At Gregory-Lincoln, my goal is simple: to help every student reach their fullest potential while working alongside teachers and families to create a safe, inclusive, and thriving campus environment. I’m excited for another fantastic year of learning and growth together!
My name is Bevin J. Holloway, and I’m honored to serve as an Assistant Principal at Gregory-Lincoln. I’ve been with Houston ISD for five years and served at YES Prep Public Charter Schools prior to HISD. I have served in a variety of instructional roles across middle school English Language Arts & Reading.
I’m passionate about equity in education, student voice, and creating learning environments where both students and staff feel valued, seen, and empowered to grow.
I earned my Bachelor’s degree from the University of a Texas at Austin, my Juris Doctorate from Drake University Law School, and completed my Master’s in Educational Administration from Lamar University. I also professionally developed at Columbia University Teacher’s College and graduated from the HISD Advanced Leadership Academy.
At Gregory-Lincoln, I look forward to collaborating with families, students, and staff to build strong relationships and drive meaningful academic success. Here’s to a powerful school year ahead!
