MISD welcomes new district and athletic leadership

Midlothian ISD is proud to welcome a group of leaders joining the district for the 2025-26 school year. With a strong commitment to student achievement, athletic excellence and community values, these new hires bring a wide range of experience and enthusiasm to their roles. 

 

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS

Cesar Quintero, who previously served as Assistant Principal at Frank Seale Middle School, will transition to Heritage High School in the same role. Quintero holds a master’s degree in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Texas at Arlington and a bachelor’s in multidisciplinary studies from Texas Tech University. He has served in multiple leadership positions, including instructional campus coordinator at W.H. Adamson High School in Dallas ISD. His teaching journey has taken him through Duncanville, Cedar Hill and Dallas ISDs.

“I’m honored to join the Midlothian Heritage High School family as Assistant Principal,” Quintero said. “Reconnecting with former FSMS Cubs—now Jaguars—is a proud moment, and I’m grateful to continue growing with this incredible community. With experience across all education levels, I remain committed to student success and look forward to serving with dedication, collaboration and school pride. Go Jaguars!”

Jonathan Newton has been named Assistant Principal at Frank Seale Middle School. He earned a master’s degree in kinesiology and a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with a minor in history from Stephen F. Austin State University. Newton brings a robust background in teaching and coaching, having served in a variety of instructional and athletic roles across Red Oak, Mansfield, Ennis, and Nacogdoches ISDs. Most recently, he was a special education specialist at Red Oak ISD’s DAEP campus. His background includes coaching experience in volleyball, soccer, track and field, as well as student support roles.

“I am grateful and excited to join Midlothian ISD as an Assistant Principal at Frank Seale Middle School,” Newton said. “I look forward to serving with teachers and administrators in order to help our students achieve their academic and personal goals.”

 

Jenny Royer, new Assistant Principal at J.A. Vitovsky Elementary, holds a master’s degree in educational administration and a bachelor’s in elementary education. With over two decades in education, Royer brings a wealth of classroom and leadership experience from Utah, Arizona and Texas. Most recently, she served as a district PK-5 instructional coach in Castleberry ISD in Fort Worth. Prior to that, she was an assistant principal in the Amphitheater School District in Arizona and spent years as an elementary classroom teacher. 

“I’m truly grateful and honored for the opportunity to serve at Midlothian. I have a deep respect for educators, and my heart is to support our staff and make sure every student walks through our doors feeling seen, valued, and encouraged to grow into who they’re meant to be,” Royer said. 

HEAD COACHES

Casey Sitton has been named head boys basketball coach at Heritage High School. Sitton brings 18 years of coaching experience and an elite record with over 400 regular-season wins, eight district championships, and a Final Four appearance. Most recently, he served as associate head coach at Class 6A Byron Nelson High School in Northwest ISD. 

“It’s an incredible honor to be named head coach for the Heritage Jaguars,” Sitton said. “My goal is to mentor young men through basketball, build strong community relationships, and continue the program’s tradition of success.”

 

 

 

Erika Weber returns to Heritage High School as the head volleyball coach. Weber previously coached at Heritage and brings deep ties to the community. 

“I’m honored to return to a program and community that holds a special place in my heart,” Weber said. “Heritage volleyball has a tradition of success, and I look forward to building on that foundation with passion, purpose and pride.”

 

 

 

April Zacharie takes over as head girls basketball coach at Midlothian High School. A longtime resident and community member, Zacharie brings 30 years of basketball experience as a player and coach and is eager to integrate her family and professional life through this role.

“This opportunity is a dream come true for me,” Zacharie said. “Our vision is to develop athletes of character who compete with excellence both on and off the court. I’m thrilled to lead a program that values community, leadership and legacy.”