Administration

Our administrators work tirelessly to ensure our students, faculty, and staff have the resources they need to succeed. We are proud to play a part in influencing the next generation of leaders, thinkers, workers, and caregivers; and we welcome your questions and comments. Please feel free to contact any member of our administrative team. We look forward to speaking with you!

Our District Team

Dr. Jerry Lager
Superintendent
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About Dr. Jerry Lager

Dr. Lager has been involved in education for nearly 15 years serving as teacher, assistant principal, and superintendent. He has a passion for high-needs students and has worked with this respective population for the majority of his tenure. Dr. Lager earned his bachelor's and master's degrees, completed the superintendent's program, and Ph.D. (major in school improvement) all at Texas State University. He served in the United States Army prior to moving to Texas and is an avid sports fan. He enjoys spending his free time with his lovely wife, Brittany, his son Ezra, and daughter Giavanna.
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Mr. Chris Allison
Director of Operations
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About Mr. Chris Allison

SFC Christopher Allison, US Army (Ret), has over 20 years of decorated military service as a military police officer. During his years of service, he managed 175-man organizations on humanitarian missions, peacekeeping missions, and wartime operations. He received the distinction as the top Army recruiter in Central Texas for 2001 and received recognition as the best trainer in several organizations. Under his leadership, over 40 first-line subordinates earned awards and recommendations in competitions and performance of duties. Mr. Allison's love for helping and molding individuals transferred to his new-found career as an educator. He served as a teacher's aide, teacher, coach, truancy officer, and assistant principal prior to joining Ki Charter. Chris currently holds a master's degree from Wayland Baptist-San Antonio in business management with a concentration in human resources. He and his wife married 29 years ago and have three children.
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Mr. Paul Camden
Curriculum Specialist/Interventionist
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About Mr. Paul Camden

After serving six years in the U.S. Army, Paul Camden worked as an engineering and repair technician with Schlumberger, AT&T, and Simco Electronics. After 14 years in the industry, Mr. Camden returned to school to pursue his passion for teaching. He earned a master's degree in literature and a principal certification through the Educational Leadership Program at Texas State University. Since 2005, he has taught at SMTC, as well as writing at Texas State University and ELA at both the high school and junior high levels. In his classroom, Mr. Camden saw tremendous success with struggling learners, especially those with severe behavior challenges. His experience with this population of students and with the San Marcos Treatment Center campus where he served as a mental health associate, instructional aide, and as a teacher makes his contribution to the administration at Ki Charter invaluable.
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Mrs. Kate Patterson
Special Education Director
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About Mrs. Kate Patterson

Mrs. Patterson has served in public education for 19 years. After serving as a combat medical specialist in the United States Army, Mrs. Patterson returned to school to pursue a bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation and psychology following the mental health track. Kate worked as a therapist in residential treatment for children and adolescents in both Virginia and Texas before transitioning to teaching in a charter school within a residential treatment center. Kate later moved to San Antonio and began teaching in a middle school behavior classroom in an inner-city middle school. After serving as a teacher, Kate then moved to district level special education administration, overseeing the behavior support program and mental health associates for 10 years in San Antonio ISD and supervising campus programs at both elementary and secondary levels. Kate has served as a special education director for the past six years and is excited to join Ki Charter’s team of educators. She holds a master’s degree in educational administration and a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction. Kate is married to her husband, Derham, and has three grown boys.
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Mrs. Julie Escamilla
Executive Assistant-Purchasing/Accounts Payable
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Mrs. Kimber Fuccello
Business Manager
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About Mrs. Kimber Fuccello

Ms. Fuccello has worked in the finance and accounting fields for over 30 years and, as the owner of Fuccello Consulting Services, LLC, she and her team have served Texas charter schools for more than 17 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from Texas State University and is soon to graduate with an MBA with a specialty in School Finance and Operations from Concordia University. Ms. Fuccello has been married to her husband Frank for 28 years and they enjoy spending time with their one daughter, Ashlynn, and their puppy Bogey.
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Mr. Riley Maginn
Special Education Coordinator
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About Mr. Riley Maginn

Riley Maginn’s passion for serving children and adolescents started in college. After earning his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, he served as student ministries intern, YMCA after-school counselor, and an educational aid at Odyssey School of Austin. During this time, Mr. Maginn earned his Texas Teaching Certificate in special education. Since then, he has served the students at Ki Charter Academy for the past five years as an educational aid, special education inclusion teacher, and most recently, special education coordinator. Mr. Maginn also holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from Texas State University. In his spare time, Mr. Maginn enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in sporting events.
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Mrs. Noel Rowley
Human Resources Specialist
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Mr. David Weston
Information Technology Technician Specialist
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Ms. Emily Turner
Instructional Coach
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