School Board

CALALLEN ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Board President

Heather Luckenbach was appointed to Place 1 by the Calallen ISD Board of Trustees in May of 2017; elected Board Vice President in October of 2022; and Board President in December of 2024.  She was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, and has lived in the Calallen area since 1992.  Heather graduated from Calallen High School and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Texas State University.  She and her husband, Cody, have two children currently attending Calallen schools. Heather and her family are members of St. Thomas Catholic Church.  She is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Corpus Christi and an active Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Area Go Texan committee member.  Heather is a proud Wildcat and believes in providing the youth of our community with the very best education.  She supports the administration, faculty and staff of the district that ultimately drives the mission of commitment to excellence-success for all.  

Vice President

Born and raised in Calallen, Michael Hatch is a proud Class of 2000 graduate of Calallen High School.  A Corpus Christi native, Mr. Hatch attended Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business.  Michael Hatch was elected to the Calallen ISD Board of Trustees in November of 2022 and in December of 2024 was elected to serve as Vice-President of the Board.  Michael and his wife Tracie and their children attended Annaville Baptist Church, where he serves as a Deacon and Youth Leader.  Mr. Hatch chose to run for the Board "for the kids", not only his own, but for all Calallen students.  He believes all kids deserve an education and a safe environment in which to learn.  

Mrs. Lori Jo Walker

Board Secretary

Lori Jo Walker was elected to Place 2 on the Calallen ISD Board of Trustees in November of 2014.  Born and raised in Portland, Texas, Mrs. Walker has lived in Corpus Christi since 1996.  Lori earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History from Texas A&M in 1992; currently she and her husband Dennis own and operate successful businesses in the Corpus Christi area.  Her former professional education experience includes teaching English at Calallen Middle School.  CMS now welcomes her as an active volunteer at the campus in addition to being past President of Calallen Middle School PTA.  Mrs. Walker and her family are active members of Grace United Methodist Church where Lori serves in the children/youth departments.  Lori believes that Calallen is a great community that shares the common goal of excellence in education for all our students.  Although the Texas educational system faces many challenges, she believes that with strong teaching staff and administrators, Calallen ISD can persevere in continuing to help our students achieve success! 

Mr. Royce Cameron

Treasurer

J. Royce Cameron was appointed by the Calallen ISD Board of Trustees in July of 2015 to fill a vacancy for Place 7.  Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, Mr. Cameron has lived in the Corpus Christi area since 1968.  He attended Tuloso Midway High School and has established a stellar reputation as a self-employed entrepreneur.  As an independent businessman, he brings a level of expertise to the Board with his keen sense of business and development.  He and his educator wife, Brenda, have two children currently in Calallen schools.  Mr. Cameron remains active in the community by volunteering his time with the Buccaneer Commission, Nueces County Football League Board and Northwest Pony League Board.  As a parent, Mr. Cameron enjoys being involved in his children’s education.  As a Board Member, he strives to help all students get the best education possible in order for them to achieve their goals and dreams.  Mr. Cameron was re-elected to the Board in November of 2020 and appointed Treasurer in October of 2022.

Mr. Jerry Batek

Board Member

A native of Corpus Christi, Texas and a 1989 graduate of Calallen High School, Jerry Batek was elected to the Board of Trustees in November of 2020.  Mr. Batek continued his post-secondary education by pursuing a BBA in Accounting from Sam Houston State University (1994).  He continued post-graduate studies at South Texas College of Law and was awarded a Doctorate of Jurisprudence in 1998.  Mr. Batek has served the Cities of Corpus Christi and Portland as a Municipal Court Judge and is a practicing attorney with Batek & Robinson, LLP.  His devotion to community involvement is not only evidenced through his legal pursuits, but also by his volunteer service to Oil Belt Little League (Vice President) and Calallen Education Foundation (Board Member).  Mr. Batek is committed to being highly involved in the decision making process that will affect not only students, but also the direction our Calallen community and beyond.     

Mr. Edward Wells

Board Member

Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas and educated in Calallen schools, Edward D. Wells was elected to the CISD Board of Trustees in November of 2022.  A proud 2003 graduate of Calallen High School, Mr. Wells pursued studies in Criminal Justice at Southwest Texas Junior College and Del Mar College.  His studies provided the foundation for his current law enforcement career, including previous service with the Nueces County Sheriff’s Department.  Even though Mr. Wells law enforcement career took his family to various parts of Texas. He and his family returned to Calallen in 2016.  Since that time, he has immersed himself into the Calallen community by serving as a Sunday school teacher/youth volunteer at his church, coaching and serving as a board member for Oil Belt Little League.  Active in multiple aspects of Calallen schools, Mr. Wells has volunteered with PTA, Watch Dog Program, Calallen FFA and its Alumni Association, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He also currently serves on the Regional Board for Still Water Sports Camp. His love for Calallen schools and passion for FAMILY drives his desire to seek the best educational opportunities for all students, including his own three children.  He desires to ensure all children are educated in a safe, secure environment and believes his law enforcement background will be valuable to assist in evaluating and implementing safety policies and procedures within our schools.  Mr. Wells understands the value of extracurricular activities and their importance to student achievement. He believes that Calallen ISD’s reputation and legacy of superior academics and athletics are essential to students' overall success. In addition, Mr. Wells strives to enhance communication and transparency with parents and the community, because working together, Calallen will continue to succeed.   

Mrs. Chelsea Schulze

Board Member

Chelsea Schulze was elected to Place 4 on the Calallen ISD Board of Trustees in November 2024. She is a graduate of Calallen High School and studied at Texas State University where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration. She enjoys volunteering and serves as the VP of programs for the Calallen Education Foundation, Hospitality Chair for the Wood River Elementary PTA and is also a Committeeman for the Area GoTexan Nueces County. She and her family are active members of St. John Lutheran Church where she serves on the Board of Christian Education. Chelsea and her husband, Derek, currently have two children attending Calallen ISD. Chelsea ran for the school board to make a positive impact on the future of local education. With a strong belief in the power of schools to shape communities, she is committed to ensuring that every student has the resources and opportunities they need to succeed while working to create a transparent and responsive school system. With a focus on collaboration and community involvement, she is dedicated to making decisions that prioritize the well-being and success of every student in the district.

* Board Workshop - Budget Planning 2025-2026