Donna Weirich proudly joined Gateway College Prep in 2022 from Lampasas ISD. She has more than 20 years of educational experience, including 15 years as an administrator serving in a principal or an assistant principal role at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Mrs. Weirich has a passion for witnessing the growth, development, and achievement of students from their early foundational years through graduation and beyond.
She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Academic Studies from Sam Houston State University, followed by a Master’s of Education from Wayland Baptist University.
When she’s not working, Mrs. Weirich loves to spend time with her husband, Dwayne, and their daughters. As a family, they enjoy outdoor activities, traveling, playing sports or other games, and watching movies. Donna loves volleyball and is also an avid runner; over the years, she’s completed a full and countless half marathons, triathlons, and many other competitive races.
Prior to joining Gateway, Colby Blackwell served as assistant principal at La Vega ISD, where he managed student discipline and was the TELPAS coordinator. Colby previously served as principal with Malone ISD, and he has held assistant principal roles in Hillsboro and Copperas Cove.
Mr. Blackwell earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Abilene Christian University. He and his wife, Millie, have a son, Gabriel and a daughter, Hallie. When he is not helping show calves with his children, Colby enjoys golf and fishing.
