Anderson High School Administrators

Principal

Mr. Brian Lancaster

Brian Lancaster grew up mostly in Colorado Springs, and attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO.  He began college as an Electrical Engineering major with an Air Force ROTC scholarship, but eventually decided he was more passionate about teaching and writing than satellites.  After that, he resigned from the Air Force ROTC program and switched to being an English Education major, graduating in 2009.  He worked for three years as an English specialist at GOAL Academy, an online charter school in Colorado.  He then moved to Austin to be closer to his brother and nieces, and worked for two years at John P. Ojeda Middle School in Del Valle ISD, and then for four years at W. Charles Akins High School in Austin ISD.  In 2019, he graduated with a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Texas State University, and was hired to be an assistant principal at LC Anderson High School in the summer of 2019.  He was honored and privileged to become principal beginning in the 2023-2024 school year.  In his spare time, he enjoys playing trombone with the Dead Music Capital Band, helping organize the Honk!TX music festival that happens in Austin every year near the end of March, exploring Austin with his wife Ali, and playing computer games.

Associate Principal

Dr. Jesus Molina

CTE / Advanced Academics / Athletics, PE, Health / CTC

Dr. Molina brings a diverse background and a strong commitment to education to Anderson High School. His journey began with the honor of serving in the U.S. military after graduating from high school. During his first enlistment, he had the opportunity to serve in South Korea (Camp Greaves) for a year before returning to the United States, where he was later stationed in Georgia and deployed to the Middle East. After completing his initial service, Dr. Molina began college in South Texas. Following the events of September 11, 2001, he felt a strong call to serve again and reenlisted. During his second enlistment, he was stationed in Texas and deployed to Iraq from 2003 to 2004, serving in combat operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom I and the global war on terrorism. Once his military service concluded, Dr. Molina returned to school and earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Sul Ross State University. He went on to teach social studies, coach football and baseball, and serve as a class sponsor—all roles that reflect his passion for guiding and inspiring students. Dr. Molina holds a doctorate in education from Concordia University-Texas in Austin. Now entering his 18th year in education, Dr. Molina is grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve the Anderson High School community and looks forward to supporting our students and families. Outside of school, he enjoys spending quality time with his family, traveling, drawing, watching movies, trying new foods, and playing with his two dogs.

Assistant Principals

Ms. Robin Spencer

12th grade Assistant Principal

Science, Special Education

Robin Spencer hails from the cold wintery climates of the north but has been in Austin for over 25 years. Ms. Spencer attended Ryerson University where she received her B. A. in early childhood education and then attended York University where she received her M.Ed. in primary education. She received her M.Ed. in administration from Concordia University in 2015. When she first arrived in Austin, Ms. Spencer worked as a teacher liaison at a residential treatment center in S. Austin. She first joined the AISD team at Burnet MS then spent the last several years at Murchison MS both as a special education teacher and as an administrator. She joined the Anderson team in February of 2020. Her favorite pastimes are working with Amos, the therapy dog, visiting libraries and nursing homes, rolling around on the floor with her cat Wilie, and playing video games on her PS4.

Ms. Erin Aucoin Barbier

11th grade Assistant Principal

English, ESL, World Languages

Erin Barbier was born and raised in South Louisiana. Language, culture, and the LSU Tigers are her passions. As a student, she was part of the first cohort, a pilot, of the French Dual Language Immersion class at her elementary school. Erin earned a BA in French Studies from Louisiana State University, where she was a member of the Golden Band from Tigerland. She also holds a M.ED from The University of Texas at Austin and completed her principal certification at Stephen F. Austin University. Mrs. Barbier has taught in the Dallas area, Eanes ISD, and was most recently the World Languages Coordinator with Austin ISD.

Mrs. Barbier believes that all students can achieve and each student has a unique and special gift.

When not at work, she loves spending time with her family, including the pup Roux, working on crafts, and just relaxing! She looks forward to getting to know all of our Anderson students and families.

Ms. Natalie Adams

10th grade Assistant Principal

Social Studies

Natalie Adams is originally from the Dallas area but relocated to Austin after graduating from The University of Texas at Dallas with a degree in psychology.  After pursuing a teaching certification, Ms. Adams started her career in education in Ilsan, South Korea.  Upon returning to the States, Ms. Adams taught middle school Texas History, US History, and Dance at a small charter school in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch area before accepting an offer to move back to Austin to start the Dance Department at Lamar Middle School in the newly established Fine Arts Academy. Ms. Adams directed the Dance Department for 6 years, growing it from a half-day program to a full department with over 250 students and 2 additional assistant directors. In 2018, Natalie Adams graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with her master's in Education Policy and Leadership and moved into a campus leadership role.  Ms. Adams served as an Assistant Principal at Lamar Middle School & Fine Arts Academy for 3 years before shifting to a new role as a Program Manager at ESC Region 13.  Now, following 2 years in that role and away from a campus, Natalie Adams is excited to return to Austin ISD and the work she loves; interacting and supporting teachers, students, and families.  Ms. Adams is a proud mom of two and enjoys traveling during her spare time.  She is very excited and grateful for the opportunity to join the Anderson community!

Mr. Michael Shackelford

9th grade Assistant Principal

Math, Fine Arts

Michael Shackelford is originally from Birmingham, Alabama, but he's called Austin home since 2004.  Michael graduated from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina in 2003, and he received his Master's in Education Leadership and Principal's Certification from the University of North Texas in 2017.  Michael worked at O. Henry Middle School from 2009 until 2021; he started as a substitute teacher his first year, became a Social Studies teacher, and eventually became the campus Instructional Coach. He was the head cheerleading coach at O. Henry for eleven years, and he also coached Soccer and Track.  Outside of school, you can find Michael enjoying his family and friends or spending time with his dog, Thor, and his cat, Atticus.  He enjoys weightlifting and all things Marvel.  Michael is very excited to be at Anderson High School, and he's even more excited to be a part of this amazing community!