Principals

Welcome to McMillan Junior High!

I am Jason Ervin, and I am proud to serve as the Principal of this amazing school. The 2026-27 school year marks my 20th year in education, and I am incredibly thankful that 14 of those years have been here at McMillan. This will be my sixth year as Principal. Prior to that, I served for six years as an Assistant Principal and spent three years as a teacher, coach, and Athletic Coordinator here at McMillan.

One of the greatest joys of spending so many years at McMillan is watching families grow alongside our school. I have had the privilege of teaching, coaching, or serving as an administrator for many students and then welcoming their younger siblings through our doors. Those relationships are what make McMillan such a special place, and I look forward to continuing to partner with our students, families, staff, and community to help every student succeed.

My daughter, Chloe, is in 10th grade, and my son, Cooper, is a 4th grader at Smith Elementary.

One thing you will hear often this year is, "We Are McMillan." Those three words represent who we are as a school community. Student success is a team effort, and it takes all of us working together. Parents, students, teachers, staff, administrators, and our community each play an important role in creating an environment where every student can learn, grow, and thrive.

Please never hesitate to contact me with any questions, concerns, or ideas. We value our partnership with families and truly appreciate your feedback as we continue striving to make McMillan the very best it can be. You know your child better than anyone, and together we can help make their junior high experience both successful and memorable.

I am grateful for the opportunity to lead a campus filled with outstanding students, dedicated staff, and supportive families. I know the 2026-27 school year is going to be another incredible year at McMillan. We Are McMillan!

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Degrees and Certifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Education – Texas A&M Commerce 
• Master of Education in Educational Leadership – Texas A&M Commerce

Lauren Kessel is the 8th Grade Assistant Principal at McMillan Junior High. She accepted this position in the spring of 2023 and loves working with students and staff to create an active, kind, and engaging learning environment.

Kessel previously taught seventh-grade reading at McMillan. There, she served as a member of the Leadership Academy, was the seventh-grade Academic Team Facilitator, an #EdTechWylie Coach, and a mentor teacher.

Kessel began her educational journey in Wylie ISD at Draper Intermediate. She taught fifth and sixth-grade English Language Arts, including all levels of reading and GT, from 2014 to 2022. 

A University of North Texas graduate, Kessel received her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and also earned a Master of Education degree in Educational Administration from Texas A&M Commerce. She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree from Texas Tech in Educational Leadership.

Degrees and Certifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies--University of North Texas
• Master of Education in Educational Administration--Texas A&M Commerce
• Principal K-12
• English Language Arts & Reading 4-8
• Core Subject EC-6
• English as a Second Language
• Gifted & Talented

A.J. Fischer is the 7th-grade Assistant Principal for McMillan Junior High.  Mr. Fischer taught both 7^th and 8^th grade math at McMillan before becoming assistant principal.  Mr. Fischer has served in multiple leadership capacities, including PLC facilitator for the eighth-grade math team, member of the campus leadership team, and Campus Guiding Coalition member.  Mr. Fischer began his public education career in 2015 at Sellers Middle School in Garland ISD, where he later became math department chair. His excellence in the classroom and leadership have been recognized twice, as he was named Campus Teacher of the Year at Sellers in 2020-21 and again at McMillan in 2024-25.

Mr. Fischer also brings valuable experience from his early career as a CPS investigator. 

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Texas Christian University. He is on track to earn his Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Texas Tech University in August 2025.  Mr. Fischer is completing his graduate studies through Wylie ISD’s continuing education partnership with Texas Tech. 

Degrees and Certifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice--Texas Christian University
• Master of Education in Educational Leadership--Texas Tech University
• Principal K-12
• Generalist 4-8
• Gifted & Talented