With more than 13,500 students as their primary focus, the Georgetown Independent School District is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees. Each board member serves the entire community without compensation for a three-year term of office. Elections are conducted annually in May.
The Board of Trustees governs the district by adopting policy and regulations. The key roles and responsibilities of the school board members are:
Hire and evaluate the superintendent and delegate all administrative responsibilities
James was first elected to the Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees in May 2022 and currently serves as Board Trustee in Place 1. James is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a serial entrepreneur. He is the current owner of multiple companies, including Sabre Processing and Golden Anchor Antifreeze. He enjoys mentoring small business owners and has served the community and non-profits in various roles over the years.
James has lived in Georgetown since 2011 with his wife Crystal. They have two sons - one Georgetown High School graduate, who is currently completing fire academy training at TEEX and a Georgetown High School senior, who plans to play college football while studying business.
Rachel Gallardo was elected to the Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees in May 2025 and currently serves as Board Trustee in Place 2.
Rachel is a proud mom of two GISD students, a former middle school science teacher, and a seasoned education professional who partners with superintendents and senior teams across Texas. With 16 years of experience in public education—from the classroom to the boardroom—she brings a deep understanding of what makes school systems thrive. Rachel is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Organizational Development at the University of Texas at Dallas, deepening her expertise in helping teams and systems work more effectively together.
A graduate of Texas A&M University and a proud product of Texas public schools, Rachel grew up in New Boston, where her parents modeled a life of service and community. Today, she continues that legacy here in Georgetown as an engaged parent, active volunteer, and non-profit board member.Rachel is passionate about ensuring students lead, staff thrive, and families stay connected. Outside of work and community service, Rachel enjoys checking out parks and hiking paths with her family, running and cheering for the Aggies.
Cody Hirt was first elected to the Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees in May 2022 and currently serves as Board Trustee in Place 3.
Cody graduated from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Cody co-founded Mesquite Creek Outfitters, as well as The Golden Rule, Gold Burger Diner, Camp Briteside, River and Ranch Provisions, and the non-profit organization Veteran Outdoors, in Georgetown. In addition, he has served numerous non-profits in various roles over the years, currently on the boards for the YMCA and Air Inn.
Cody has lived in Georgetown since 2008 with his wife Jordana. They have 2 children who attend Benold Middle School and Georgetown High School.
Dr. Laura Kincheloe
Appointed by the board in 2025 to fill vacancy
Dr. Laura Kincheloe is a lifelong member of the Georgetown community who brings deep local roots, professional expertise in education and health policy, and a strong commitment to public service.
Local Roots and Education
Raised in Georgetown, Texas, Dr. Kincheloe graduated from Georgetown High School in 2008, where she was actively involved in band and multiple student organizations. She went on to attend Angelo State University, beginning a career grounded in service and leadership.
She holds an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a Master of Science in Nursing Education. Dr. Kincheloe completed her Doctor of Education in Leadership in Nursing Education at the University of Mary Hardin–Baylor, where her academic focus emphasized educational leadership, systems improvement, and professional development.
Professional Leadership and Recognition
As a nurse and educator, Dr. Kincheloe works to advance the nursing profession through policy,
advocacy, education, and leadership. Her work has focused on strengthening systems that support professionals serving children, families, and communities. In recognition of her advocacy for school health and her statewide support of school nurses, she was honored with the Texas School Nurses Organization President’s Award in 2025. She is a nationally recognized, Board Certified Nurse Executive.
Community Involvement and Service
Dr. Kincheloe is deeply engaged in the Georgetown community. She serves as a volunteer coach for the Georgetown Recreation Center and is an active member of several Georgetown ISD committees,
including the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), the 2024 Bond Committee, and the Citizens Advisory Committee, on which she has served since 2023. She also contributed to the district’s Strategic Direction Planning Group in 2022.
In addition to her work with GISD, she serves as a Board Member of the Georgetown Family YMCA and participates on the Christian Emphasis Committee, reflecting her commitment to faith-based service and family-centered community engagement.
Family and Connection to GISD
Dr. Kincheloe and her husband, Travis, her high school sweetheart, are raising their four children in Georgetown. Their children, ages 11, 8, and 4-year-old twins, attend schools within Georgetown ISD.
Travis has served as a teacher in GISD since 2019, further strengthening their family’s connection to the district and its educators.
Why She Serves
Dr. Kincheloe’s desire to serve is rooted in her own lived experience. Growing up in Georgetown, she faced significant challenges but consistently found support, stability, and encouragement through caring teachers and community members. Those experiences shaped her belief in the power of strong public schools and invested communities.
She chose to raise her family in Georgetown because of its commitment to faith, family, and education and now seeks to give back to the community that helped shape her life, career, and values.
Anthony is a U.S. Army veteran who served both as an enlisted soldier and later as a commissioned officer.
Anthony earned a bachelor's degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design - then years later - returned to school to earn a health science degree in diagnostic radiography.
In 2020, he released a book on healthy family leadership. His book has gone on to win several literary awards.
A resident of Georgetown for more than 20 years, Anthony joins the board with the full support of his wife, Sarah. They have been married for 23 years and have two children who will graduate from East View High School in the classes of 2026 and 2028, respectively.
JENNIFER MAULDIN
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
Term: 2024-2027
(Second Term)
Jen Mauldin was elected to the Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees in May 2021, and currently serves as School Trustee Place 6.
As a graduate of The University of Texas, Jen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education. She then earned her Masters degree from Lamar University and post-graduate certifications from the University of Houston in Mid- Management and Superintendent. In 2013, after an extensive career in education as a Teacher, Educational Diagnostician,
Director of Special Education and Principal, Jen re-careered by obtaining her certification as a certified professional coach, and is currently practicing in that profession, largely doing transition and leadership coaching.
Jen has lived in Georgetown for 24 years with her husband, Stan. They have four grown children who live in Central Texas and in New York City.
Jen actively supports five Georgetown nonprofit organizations: ROCK, Seeds of Strength, The Caring Place, The Georgetown Project and the Wilco Children’s Advocacy Center. In her free time Jen loves to garden, travel and spend time with their six grandchildren.
Stacy began her career with the Texas Facilities Commission in 2004 and continued with the US Army Corps of Engineers from 2008 to 2021, working in various business administration roles. She returned to school at thirty-nine to finish a bachelor’s degree in human resource management. Stacy graduated in December 2023. In February 2021, she was afforded the opportunity to change her “full-time work” to volunteering in various roles within Georgetown ISD. Stacy is in her seventh year serving on the Chase the Chief 5k and Family Fun Run committee and her first year as a board member for the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center.
Stacy and her husband, Morgan, have been married for thirteen years. Stacy has lived in Georgetown for sixteen years, and her husband Morgan has lived in Georgetown for forty-three years. Morgan is a graduate of Richarte High School, Class of 1999. Morgan and Stacy have two sons, a 2022 graduate of GHS and a middle schooler at Benold. In her free time, Stacy enjoys watching her sons pursue their passions, watching her middle schooler grow as an athlete on the basketball court, attending CrossFit classes, and spending time with her three dogs, one cat, and two donkeys.
