Board Members


At Holy Cross, the School Board is completely comprised of parents of either current or former students. We strive to have diversity on the School Board to help bring as many opinions to the table as possible.


Responsibilities of a Board Member include:

  • Every other month board meetings with occasional extra meetings as needed. The Board Calendar begins in July 
  • Ability to serve as officer as elected
  • Ability to serve on various committees to help with current and future school advancements
  • A commitment of at least 2 years
  • Attendance at various school functions as a representative of the Board


Current Board Members

  • Jeff Sells, Chairperson

Jeff serves as our current Chairman of the Board and has been a part of the School Board since 2018. Raised and living in Burleson, Texas most of his life, Jeff went up the road and attended the University of Texas at Arlington, earning a degree in accounting and now works as a specialized tax accountant. Jeff is married to his wife Sylvia and they attend Capstone Church in Benbrook, Texas. Together they have one daughter who currently attends HCCA. Jeff loves HCCA for many reasons and truly believes this school is a family. He is so thankful for the teachers, administrators, and parents who continuously work to provide a quality education with Jesus Christ as the center. 

  • Art LeBeau, Vice Chairperson

Art LeBeau has lived in Texas for more than 25 years. Art and has been a member of the School Board since 2015. He has one child who attended HCCA and will soon be attending Texas A&M Corpus Christi. While Art and his wife no longer have children attending HCCA, he strongly believes in the mission and purpose of Holy Cross. With years of experience in Education and Instructional Systems Design. Art continues to be devoted to HCCA and our families as he serves as our Board Vice-Chair.

  • Amanda Wickson, Secretary

Gina is a longtime HCCA parent of three boys who all attended HCCA. Born and raised in Burleson, Gina attended and graduated UTA and spent the majority of her adult life as a high school science teacher. Gina is in a new and exciting season of life and is back to school as a full time grad student at UNT pursuing her masters in speech and language pathology. Gina is a member at First United Methodist Church of Burleson and sings in the choir there. She served on the School Board from 2008-2012 and has been a current member since 2016. She sits as the current Treasurer, and serves HCCA with great expertise and commitment. Gina is forever grateful for the foundation HCCA gave her boys and is honored to continue to be a part of how it impacts other families.

  • Gina Robinson, Treasurer

Amanda traveled down to Texas from Latrobe, Pennsylvania after earning her Masters of Health and Science degree from Lock Haven University. She has been a long time HCCA parent, graduating two sons through the 8th grade at Holy Cross. While Amanda does not currently have children attending HCCA, her commitment and devotion to this school holds strong. She first joined the Board in 2018 and currently serves as Secretary. Amanda is married to Shane and their family attends Pathway Church in Burleson. Amanda is in a season of change and growth as she parents two teenage boys and just started a new business in Burleson as a Physician Assistant. Amanda is committed to the growth and longevity of HCCA and knows firsthand how this school can positively impact the students and families

  • Heath Hanel

Heath and wife Lisa have two children who first started in public schools before enrolling at HCCA. During their first year at HCCA, Heath was on the annual 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. and was overwhelmed by the sense of community within the school family. It was shortly after when he reached out to the board president looking for a way to make more of an impact at HCCA. Heath served on the Capital Campaign Committee for a year before joining the board in July of 2023. 

  • Steven McPherson

Steven joined the Board in 2023. He graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Urban Planning and is currently a Commercial Real Estate Agent for SVN Trinity Advisors. Steven is married to Jessica, who teaches at HCCA, and together they have three children, two of which attend the school. In his free time, you will find Steven cheering on his daughter's sporting events or involved in the Burleson community. With HCCA being so integrated into his family's dynamic, Steven is grateful to be involved in the decision-making for the school's growth and development. Steven and his family attend Christ Chapel Bible Church in Burleson.

  • Danielle Aldridge

Danielle is a current HCCA parent and has been on the Board since 2022. She calls her current season of life an interesting but blessed one. Danielle works as an Divisional Manager in the healthcare industry and is married to Thomas. They have one son that attends HCCA, TJ. Together they attend Crossroads Christian Church. Danielle wholeheartedly believes in HCCA and is excited to be a part of the Board as we serve this wonderful community.

  • Christina Sandra

Christina is a Washington State native who finally found home in the great state of Texas. She recently graduated with her doctorate in Christian Education and Executive Leadership from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and works as a Women’s Minister in a local church. Christina and her husband, Jarrod, have one daughter who attends HCCA and have enjoyed the community and familial feel that Holy Cross provides. Christina is thrilled to be a part of a school that keeps Jesus Christ at the center of everything. Having joined the Board in 2023, she is excited to use her skills and experience at HCCA. Christina and her family attend Christ Chapel Bible Church in Burleson. 

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