Administration

Mr. James Bush, Principal

Mr. Bush served as principal of Grand Oaks High School in Spring, where he led a rapidly-growing 6A campus of 3,900 students to academic gains, increased Advanced Placement participation, and earned statewide recognition for both academics and extracurricular excellence. Under his leadership, Grand Oaks rose steadily in UIL Lone Star Cup rankings and achieved both AP Silver Honor Roll and AP Access Awards.

Mr. Bush holds a Bachelor of Science in Speech from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from Lamar University.

Mr. Mason Whitfield, Associate Principal, Facilities, Campus Operations, & Discipline, 9th-12th Grade Students (A-Ben)

Mason Whitfield was born in Metairie, Louisiana. A transient childhood brought him to Texas, England and the Netherlands all before he graduated from high school. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Baylor University and began his teaching and coaching career in 2005 at Morton Ranch High School in Katy. Mason married the love of his life in 2007 and together they have two beautiful little girls, Dallis and Bobbie. He received his Master’s Degree in Administration from Letourneau University in 2012 and became the head coach of the soccer team at Cinco Ranch High School in 2014. He and his family moved to Lake Travis in 2019 where he was a member of our history department and soccer program.  

After seventeen years in the classroom, and on the soccer field, he has hung up his cleats for a chance to improve the lives of students in another facet.  He has a love of learning and a desire to make a difference in the lives of students. His wife Meagan is a yoga instructor in the community and his two daughters are avid dancers at Body Lab in Spicewood. When he is not on campus, he is coaching club soccer, woodworking or finding new ways to spend time with his family.

Tony Dominguez, Assistant Principal 9th-12th Grade Students (Cas-Fra)

Tony Dominguez came to education after two tours in the U.S. Air Force. He remained in the Air Force Reserves through 2004, when he retired as a Major. His education career began 1990 as a government and economics teacher at La Feria High School in the Rio Grande Valley. He transitioned to administration with an Assistant Principal position at Bryan High School and soon thereafter earned the Principal position at Karnes City Junior High. Through the years he has centered his professional skills with Title I schools at all levels where he was able to turn schools around from poor performing to high performing. He has a passion for centering teachers’ skills and motivations towards growing the capabilities of all students.

Mr. Dominguez received double bachelor degrees from Texas State, majoring in Economics and Political Science, with a Master of Education also from Texas State. Currently he is at the dissertation stage at The University of Texas - San Antonio and is working towards earning a doctorate with a major in education leadership.

Julie Haney, Assistant Principal, 9th-12th Grade Students (Fre-Ji)

Julie Haney has served communities in public education for over 25 years. Her career has involved leading campuses in developing technology-rich learning environments, curriculum development centering around conceptual understanding and inquiry within the International Baccalaureate Programme, and mentoring new teachers at both the elementary and secondary levels. Prior to joining Lake Travis ISD, Mrs. Haney was a district technology specialist, classroom teacher and department chair in the Career & Technical Education (CTE) department, and served as a high school Assistant Principal in Round Rock ISD. 

Mrs. Haney was born in Chicago, Illinois where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education from Concordia University. She later earned her Master’s Degree in Educational Technology from Walden University and completed the Educational Leadership program at Texas State University. 

Mrs. Haney has two children who attend the University of New Mexico and Austin Community College. In her free time, Mrs. Haney enjoys watching football, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family and pets. 

Ms. Sandra Surdy, Assistant Principal, 9th-12th Grade Students (Jo-Maz)

Ms. Surdy has been an educator for 16 years. She was a classroom social studies teacher for over 10 years in both New York and Texas. Five of those years were as a US History, US Government, and AP US Government teacher at Lake Travis High School. Prior to becoming an Assistant Principal, she was an Instructional Coach at Hays CISD and Corpus Christi ISD. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland and a Masters of Art degree in Secondary Education from Texas State University.

Ms. Surdy has two children who attend Baylor University and her husband, Jason, is a pastor in the United Methodist Church. Ms. Surdy enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and reading.

Dr. Fela Mathy, Assistant Principal, 9th-12th Grade Students (Mc-Pie)

Dr. Fela Mathy is celebrating her 25th year in education as an Assistant Principal with Lake Travis High School.

Dr. Mathy was born in Dallas, Texas and spent her childhood and adolescent years in East Texas, graduating from Tatum High School.  She began her post-secondary education at Kilgore College and was a member of the world-famous Kilgore College Rangerettes dance team. Dr. Mathy completed her undergraduate studies and received a Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of North Texas. Later, she earned her Master of Education Degree, as well as her Doctorate of Education Degree in educational leadership, from Dallas Baptist University.

Prior to joining Lake Travis ISD, Dr. Mathy served in the Lovejoy ISD (Lucas, TX) for 17 years. She held a variety of positions, including Educator, Drill Team Director, Fine Arts Department Head, and most recently, Director of Fine Arts. Prior to her time at Lovejoy ISD, she spent five years teaching U.S. History, Dance, and directing the Dance Team at Plano West Senior High School.

In her free time, Dr. Mathy enjoys gardening, reading, traveling with her husband, Greg, and spending time with her dogs, Yogi and Easton. She is a mom to daughter, Kynan, and a “bonus mom” to Rachel and Michael.

Dr. John Haro, Interim Assistant Principal 9th-12th Grade Students (Pil - Sto)

Dr. John Haro will be working with our students that were assigned to Mr. Adam Waddell. We wish Mr. Waddell all the best in his choice to pursue another position. Dr. Haro previously worked at LTHS and has served as a previous assistant principal, building principal, and superintendent at various schools across the country.

Stuart Foreman, Assistant Principal, 9th-12th Grade Students (Str-Z)

Mr. Stuart Foreman received his Bachelor of Science as well as his Masters in Educational Administration through Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Mr. Foreman has over 30 years of experience in education, and in addition to administration assignments, he has taught high school English as well as Construction and Welding!  Mr. Foreman was the head Powerlifting Coach at Hays High School for seven years and most recently the head Tennis coach at Johnson High School in Buda, Texas. He has also coached football, soccer and track and loves to attend sporting events at all levels.

Mr. Foreman and his wife, Jennifer, are both educators and proud parents of three grown children who reside in the Austin area. Mr. Foreman is a native Canadian who loves watching hockey and getting home to family and friends when possible. He and his wife love to travel and recently visited Scotland and Ireland this summer.