Administrators

Michael Mahoney - Principal

Emily Coffey - Associate Principal

I am honored and excited to join the Administrative Team as an Assistant Principal and the Campus Behavior Coordinator. I was raised in Akron, Ohio, graduating from Green High School in 2009 and The University of Akron in 2013. My bachelor's degree in Secondary Education, with a concentration in Adolescent to Young Adult Integrated Language Arts, allowed me to teach English Language Arts for 11 years across all curriculum levels in grades 9-12. Because I am an active-duty military spouse, I’ve been fortunate enough to explore new opportunities to teach and lead in diverse communities across Ohio, Kansas, Washington, New Jersey, and Texas. Along the way, I earned my ESL Certification from Pacific Lutheran University and my master's degree in School Leadership through Wilmington University, both of which have further equipped me to support and empower students and educators alike. My husband, Jason, is a Senior Master Sergeant in the Air Force and serves as a Boom Operator. Together, we have a five-year-old son named Crew who keeps us on our toes with his energy and spunk! Our family also includes our two beloved pitbull mix rescues, Hunter and Remi. We are thrilled to plant roots in New Braunfels and be a part of the Canyon Family. I look forward to serving and collaborating with Canyon's dedicated faculty, staff, parents, and community members to cultivate a safe, supportive, and successful learning environment where every Cougar can thrive.

Shane Land - Assistant Principal (TBD)

I am a dedicated educational leader with a passion for servant leadership, academic excellence, and opportunities for personal growth. During my 11 years of work in educational administration, I have served as an instructional specialist in technology, an assistant principal, and I am currently serving as the Associate Principal here at Canyon High School. I hold an undergraduate degree in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University in College Station, a Masters of Education in Special Education from Texas State University in San Marcos, and a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Trinity University in San Antonio. I was a teacher and coach for 10 years prior to entering educational administration where I taught special education, math, and United States History.

TBD - Assistant Principal (TBD)

Kara Jenkins - Assistant Principal (Ig-Moss)

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I was born and raised in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas. I started dancing at the age of 6 and spent countless hours setting my bedroom up like a classroom/studio. Education has always been in my heart, and dance has always been my outlet for expression. I served as the captain of my high school dance team and was in the International Baccalaureate Program at L. D. Bell High School then went on to be a Texas State University Strutter. At the conclusion of the 2013-2014 school year, after student teaching at Canyon Lake High School, I became the 2nd dance director at Canyon Lake High School where I served for the next 8 years. While directing, I decided to begin working on my master's degree in Educational Leadership through Lamar University. In 2022, I made the transition into administration and served as an Assistant Principal at Canyon Middle School for 2 years. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to continue serving students, staff, and the community on a grander scale. I believe in building valuable relationships, supporting staff and students, all while remembering that the school is a contributing factor to the heart and spirit of the community. I’m happily married to my best friend, Brandon Jenkins, who is also an educator/coach, and we recently welcomed our boy/girl twin babies- Jett and Olivia, and also have 3 precious dogs- Ryder, Oliver, and Shiner. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to serve as an Assistant Principal at Canyon High School and am very much looking forward to the upcoming year!