The Spring Independent School District Board of Trustees has appointed Rhonda Newhouse to fill the vacant trustee position left by the resignation of former trustee, Dr. A. J. Johnson. Newhouse, who has been a resident of the Spring area for over 20 years, is a former educator and has been actively involved in various community organizations.

Spring ISD Board appoints Rhonda Newhouse to vacant trustee position

Following in her parent’s footsteps, she attended Prairie View A&M University where she graduated with honors distinctions and a bachelor’s degree in business education. While at Prairie View, she was a member of the Business Fraternity, the Honor Society, and on the second line of the Zeta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Rhonda Roychelle Newhouse

Upon graduation, Rhonda married the love of her life, Frederick Newhouse, and together they took off for the University of Washington in Seattle where she received her master’s degree in Educational Curriculum and Instruction. Then headed to Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she launched a very successful and rewarding career in education and earned a second master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from Southern University.

Rhonda and Frederick have shared 50 years of marriage. They have two daughters, Vonda Nunley and Benecia Carswell, two sons-in-laws Pele’ and Corey, and two grandsons Andre’ and Bryce.

Rhonda Newhouse has lived in the Spring area for over 20 years. She earned a bachelor's degree in business education from Prairie View A&M University, a master's degree in educational curriculum and instruction from the University of Washington, and a master's degree in guidance and counseling from Southern University. She has been married to Frederick for 50 years; they have two daughters and two grandsons.

Spring ISD Board appoints Rhonda Newhouse to Position 5 - Chron

Rhonda Roychelle Newhouse - Top 30 Women

Adams and Newhouse were last re-elected in November 2020 after running unopposed. Newhouse and Adams began serving on the school board in 2014 and 2017, respectively. The last day for challengers to file for candidacy was Aug. 21. Each of SISD's seven-member board of trustees is elected to serve a three-year term.

Spring ISD board votes to cancel November trustee election

Two Spring ISD trustees are up for re-election this fall but will be running unopposed, according to candidate filings posted on the district’s website. SISD board Vice President Winford Adams Jr. and Assistant Secretary Rhonda Newhouse will be running for their trustee spots—positions 4 and 5, respectively—on Election Day on Nov. 7. Adams and Newhouse were last re-elected in November 2020 after running unopposed.

Shortly after leaving higher education, Rhonda moved from the classroom to the boardroom. She’s presently serving in her 3rd term on the Board of Trustees for Spring ISD and is the immediate past President. She also serves on Spring’s Educational Foundation Board and has served on the Houston American Diabetes Association Board. As you can see Rhonda is passionate about education and continues to live out her passion through service.

Rhonda serves in her third term on the Spring Independent School District Board of Trustees. She began serving on the board in 2014 after being appointed to fill a vacancy and was last re-elected in November 2020.

2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas General Runoff

Nonpartisan

Newhouse expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve on the board and emphasized her commitment to ensuring that all students in the district receive a quality education. She plans to focus on enhancing educational programs and increasing community engagement.

School Curriculum

As of September 25, 2026, Rhonda Newhouse did not have a website or any information online.

School Facilities & Resources

Student Wellbeing

Teachers

Committed to ensuring all students in the district receive a quality education.

- Committed to ensuring all students in the district receive a quality education.

Access to Education

Rhonda Newhouse

As of September 25, 2026, Rhonda Newhouse’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

YouTube

LinkedIn

Rhonda Roychelle Newhouse graduated from Pemberton High School in Marshall Texas. Following in her parent’s footsteps, she attended Prairie View A&M University where she graduated with honors distinctions and a bachelor’s degree in business education.

Upon graduation, Rhonda married the love of her life, Frederick Newhouse, and together they took off for the University of Washington in Seattle where she received her master’s degree in Educational Curriculum and Instruction.

Then headed to Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she launched a very successful and rewarding career in education and earned a second master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from Southern University.

Rhonda and her husband operate a cattle ranch affectionately known as Rhonda Ranch where they host a multitude of events for the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, high school and college agricultural programs, and much more. If you can’t find Rhonda at sorority events, in the boardroom, or on the porch of Rhonda Ranch, check out Fallbrook Church where she serves as a greeter with a warm welcoming smile.

Rhonda Newhouse earned a bachelor's degree in business education from Prairie View A&M University, a master's degree in educational curriculum and instruction from the University of Washington, and a second master's degree in guidance and counseling from Southern University. She is married to Frederick Newhouse and serves as a greeter at Fallbrook Church.

After 34 joyous years, which included Teaching, Counseling, and Principalships, Rhonda retired from Aldine ISD and secondary education and moved to higher education as an Adjunct Professor at Prairie View and the University of Houston Downtown.

Rhonda most recently worked as an adjunct professor at Prairie View and the University of Houston Downtown. She previously worked in teaching, counseling, and principal roles in Aldine Independent School District and in secondary education.

The Spring Independent School District Board of Trustees has appointed Rhonda Newhouse to fill the vacant trustee position left by the resignation of former trustee, Dr. A. J. Johnson.

SISD board Vice President Winford Adams Jr. and Assistant Secretary Rhonda Newhouse will be running for their trustee spots—positions 4 and 5, respectively—on Election Day on Nov. 7. Adams and Newhouse were last re-elected in November 2020 after running unopposed. Newhouse and Adams began serving on the school board in 2014 and 2017, respectively.

As previously reported by Community Impact Newspaper, while board positions 4 and 5—held by Winford Adams Jr. and Ronda Newhouse, respectively—were up for re-election in the Nov. 3 general election, both races remained uncontested, allowing the district to cancel its election per the Texas Election Code. As a result, both Adams and Newhouse were re-elected for another three-year term and were sworn in Dec. 8.

Spring ISD swears in re-elected board members, switches up officer roles

The Spring ISD Board of Trustees voted at the Board Work Session on Sept. 7 not to hold a trustee election in November because candidates for each open position are unopposed. Incumbent Rhonda Newhouse, position five, and Winford Adams, position four, will be sworn in and take office in December.

Spring ISD Board Will Not Hold Trustee Election; Candidates Unopposed

Rhonda serves as a trustee for Spring Independent School District, Position 5. She was appointed to fill a vacant trustee seat and began serving on the school board in 2017. She was re-elected in November 2020 and later re-elected to another three-year term.

With rodeo season in full swing, Trustee Newhouse celebrates ...

Rhonda Roychelle Newhouse graduated from Pemberton High School in Marshall Texas. Following in her parent’s footsteps, she attended Prairie View A&M University where she graduated with honors distinctions and a bachelor’s degree in business education. While at Prairie View, she was a member of the Business Fraternity, the Honor Society, and on the second line of the Zeta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Rhonda is also community-minded and actively involved in various initiatives. She and her husband Fred open their ranch to groups like the Girl and Boy Scouts, teaching them about ranching and useful skills. They have also been involved in the Farmers to Families program, which provides fresh produce to families in need, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rhonda Ranch: Evolution of a dream into reality

Rhonda Newhouse earned a bachelor's degree in business education from Prairie View A&M University, a master's degree in educational curriculum and instruction from the University of Washington, and a master's degree in guidance and counseling from Southern University. She and her husband, Fred, open their ranch to groups including the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.

Rhonda Ranch: Evolution of a Dream into Innovation, Inspiration ...

Rhonda Newhouse most recently worked as an adjunct professor at Prairie View and the University of Houston Downtown. She previously worked as a teacher, counselor, and principal for Aldine Independent School District.

Spring ISD Board appoints Rhonda Newhouse to vacant trustee seat

Adams and Newhouse were last re-elected in November 2020 after running unopposed. Newhouse and Adams began serving on the school board in 2014 and 2017, respectively.

SISD board Vice President Winford Adams Jr. and Assistant Secretary Rhonda Newhouse will be running for their trustee spots—positions 4 and 5, respectively—on Election Day on Nov. 7. Adams and Newhouse were last re-elected in November 2020 after running unopposed.

Shortly after leaving higher education, Rhonda moved from the classroom to the boardroom. She’s presently serving in her 3rd term on the Board of Trustees for Spring ISD and is the immediate past President. She also serves on Spring’s Educational Foundation Board and has served on the Houston American Diabetes Association Board.

Rhonda serves as a trustee on the Spring Independent School District Board of Trustees. She was appointed in 2014 to fill a vacancy, was last reelected in 2020, and is serving her third term.

Rhonda Newhouse earned a bachelor's degree in business education from Prairie View A&M University, a master's degree in educational curriculum and instruction from the University of Washington, and a master's degree in guidance and counseling from Southern University. She is married to Frederick Newhouse, and they operate a cattle ranch known as Rhonda Ranch.

After retiring from Aldine Independent School District, where she worked as a teacher, counselor, and principal, Rhonda Newhouse worked as an adjunct professor at Prairie View and the University of Houston Downtown.

Rhonda currently serves as a trustee for Spring Independent School District, Position 5. She was appointed to the board in 2014 to fill a vacancy and was reelected in November 2020. She is serving her third term.

Plans to enhance educational programs and increase community engagement to help ensure students in the district receive a quality education.

If you can’t find Rhonda at sorority events, in the boardroom, or on the porch of Rhonda Ranch, check out Fallbrook Church where she serves as a greeter with a warm welcoming smile.

Rhonda Newhouse earned a master's degree in educational curriculum and instruction from the University of Washington and a second master's degree in guidance and counseling from Southern University. She is married to Frederick Newhouse and serves as a greeter at Fallbrook Church.

Committed to ensuring all district students receive a quality education, with plans to enhance educational programs and community engagement.

Rhonda Newhouse earned a bachelor's degree in business education from Prairie View A&M University, a master's degree in educational curriculum and instruction from the University of Washington, and a master's degree in guidance and counseling from Southern University. She is married to Frederick Newhouse and serves as a greeter at Fallbrook Church.

“Spring has a rich history and an engaged community. Back in 2015, we saw the need to develop a five-year strategic plan in which every aspect of the plan would be student-centered, that would be about every child,” said Board President Rhonda Newhouse, going on to describe a few of the challenges the district had faced since then – including the pandemic and natural disasters such as Hurricane Harvey – and how the vision and mission set forth at that time had guided Spring ISD’s work to serve students and the community.

District’s new strategic direction, Every Student—Every Teacher—Every Day, presented during Board of Trustees meeting - Spring ISD News Blog

“Now those years are behind us, and it is time that we build a new plan designed to build upon the work already accomplished in the district’s EveryChild 2020 plan.”

Said the district's strategic planning should be student-centered and build on the EveryChild 2020 plan.

- Said the district's strategic planning should be student-centered and build on the EveryChild 2020 plan.

Plans to enhance educational programs and increase community engagement.

Spring ISD Board appoints Rhonda Newhouse to fill vacant trustee position

Rhonda Newhouse has lived in the Spring area for more than 20 years. She earned a bachelor's degree in business education from Prairie View A&M University, a master's degree in educational curriculum and instruction from the University of Washington, and a second master's degree in guidance and counseling from Southern University. She is married to Frederick Newhouse and has two daughters and two grandsons.

Rhonda Ranch: Evolution of a Dream Into

Rhonda Newhouse earned a bachelor's degree in business education from Prairie View A&M University. She later earned a master's degree in educational curriculum and instruction and a second master's degree in guidance and counseling from Southern University. She and her husband, Fred, open their ranch to groups including the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.

Plans to build on Spring ISD's EveryChild 2020 plan with a student-centered strategic plan for every child.

Rhonda Newhouse earned a bachelor's degree in business education from Prairie View A&M University, a master's degree in educational curriculum and instruction from the University of Washington, and a master's degree in guidance and counseling from Southern University. She is married to Frederick Newhouse.

Calls for a new district strategic plan that builds on EveryChild 2020 and centers on every child.

Isaac Brickman

Buket Urgen

Kenneth Williams Jr.

- A trustee is an elected member of a local school board who helps govern a public school district.

- Trustees represent community interests and are responsible for setting policies that guide how the school district operates.

- The board of trustees hires and evaluates the superintendent, who manages the day-to-day operations of the district.

- Trustees approve the district’s budget, monitor spending, and may set the local tax rate or call for bond elections to fund schools.

- The board also oversees educational programs, district goals, and overall performance.

- In Texas, trustees are elected to four-year terms, often on a rotating basis, so not all seats are elected at the same time.

- Trustees serve without financial compensation.

An official who sets policy for a local school district. 