Aransas Pass ISD Superintendent Dr. Glenn Barnes has announced the hiring of Hesper Donaghue to serve as an Instructional Coach in the District's Curriculum Department beginning the 2025-2026 school year.
Donaghue returns to Aransas Pass ISD with a strong background in education and leadership. She most recently served as the Librarian at Live Oak Learning Center in Rockport-Fulton ISD. Her previous roles in Aransas Pass ISD include classroom teacher and assistant principal, giving her a deep familiarity with the district’s students, staff, and community.
Donaghue has 23 years of experience in the field of education and holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. She completed her principal certification through the Partners for Educational Leadership (PEL) program.
“It is with gratitude and excitement that I share how honored I am to return to the Aransas Pass Independent School District for the 2025-2026 school year,” said Donaghue.“My dedication to serving our students and staff comes with great pleasure knowing that I am surrounded by an amazing group of educators. My goal is to promote effective collaboration and strategic feedback to maximize student engagement and achievement. It is with a supportive culture, high-yield strategies, and robust ideas that will help shape the innovative thinkers of tomorrow.”